How long is Paper Mario?

Paper Mario takes about 23h 10m to beat the main story, or around 27h 11m with extras.

How long does it take to 100% Paper Mario?

A completionist run of Paper Mario takes about 33h 37m.

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Paper Mario

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Developer: Intelligent Systems|
Publisher: iQue, Gradiente, Nintendo

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Playtime

Updated community averages based on player submissions.

Main Story

23h 10m

Main + Extra

27h 11m

Completionist

33h 37m

Links

Nintendo Official Wikipedia Wiki Twitch

About This Game

Paper Mario, a turn-based JRPG entry in the Mario franchise with a paper-based aesthetic and platforming elements, sees the titular character working his way through the Mushroom Kingdom's diverse locales and biomes, meeting its inhabitants, fighthing unruly enemies and recruiting an array of companions in order to once again save Princess Peach from the clutches of the evil Koopa King Bowser.

Media

4 videos + 5 screenshots

Last updated Mar 7, 2026