How Long to Beat Super Mario Odyssey? Story and 100 %

It takes about 11 hours to beat Super Mario Odyssey's story, according to players on IGDB. If you keep going after the credits to explore the kingdoms, plan on about 18.5 hours. And to collect every Power Moon and finish everything, expect about 68.5 hours. It's a quick game to finish, but incredibly generous if you love to poke around.

Main story only: about 11 hours

Following the main adventure, you hop between kingdoms aboard the Odyssey to stop Bowser from marrying Peach. You grab just enough Power Moons to keep your ship moving, and the credits roll after about 11 hours.

The pace is a joy. Every kingdom has its own identity, ideas and captures, thanks to Cappy, the hat that lets Mario take over enemies, animals and even objects.

With extras: about 18.5 hours

The real game almost starts after the credits. New kingdoms open up, extra moons pop up everywhere and tougher challenges wait for you. Take the time to explore each world beyond the bare minimum and you land around 18.5 hours.

That's the sweet spot for most players: you've seen the best the game has to offer without getting lost hunting the very last moons.

Completionist: about 68.5 hours

Grabbing every moon, every purple coin and every outfit is a whole different plan. According to IGDB, that's about 68.5 hours. Some moons demand precision, others just a lot of patience. The final platforming challenge has a reputation for being especially tough.

How many evenings is that?

At 2 hours a night, the story wraps up in 5 or 6 evenings, about a week. With extras, count around 9 evenings. Completionist is about 34 evenings. And since the game splits so nicely into short sessions, it's perfect to play in small bites on Switch without losing track.

Looking for more games that fit a busy schedule? Check out our list of games to beat in a weekend.

Tips to go faster or get more out of it

If you just want to see the ending, don't grind away at a tough moon: there are always others nearby. Use checkpoint flags to warp around quickly. And try playing with two: a second player can control Cappy, which makes the adventure great fun with a kid or a friend who's new to games.

On the flip side, don't skip the kingdoms that open after the credits. They're some of the best moments in the game.

Verdict

Super Mario Odyssey is perfect if you want a short adventure packed with ideas. Plan about 18.5 hours to really enjoy it. And if the free exploration clicked with you, compare with how long Zelda: Breath of the Wild takes.

FAQ

How many moons do you need to beat Super Mario Odyssey?

You only need a fraction of the moons to reach the credits, which takes about 11 hours according to players on IGDB. The game hides far more, and collecting all of them takes about 68.5 hours of play in total.

What is there to do after beating Super Mario Odyssey?

Keep playing. After the credits, new kingdoms open, moons appear in worlds you've already visited and harder challenges unlock. It's often the part players love most, and it brings the total to about 18.5 hours.

Can you play Super Mario Odyssey with two players?

Yes, in local co-op. One player controls Mario and the other controls Cappy, the hat, which can attack and help with captures. It's a great way to share the adventure with a kid or a friend who's just getting into games.