As any younger sibling who grew up on Mario platformers knows, Luigi is gaming's ultimate Player 2. Nintendo's green-capped member of the Mario Bros. has lived a lifetime in the shadow of his older twin Mario, only stepping out for a taste of solo stardom in his ghostbusting Luigi's Mansion series.
As we move closer to Switch 2, we’re celebrating another console generation of Luigi and Player 2s everywhere with a complete list of every Luigi game on Switch.
How Many Luigi Games Are on Switch? -----------------------------------There are 17 games on Switch that let you play as Luigi. He’s the main character in only two games (Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Luigi’s Mansion 3) and the co-lead in one (Mario & Luigi: Brothership).
### Luigi's Mansion 3
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### Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
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### Mario & Luigi: Brothership
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### Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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### Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
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### Mario Tennis Aces
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### Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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### Super Mario Maker 2
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### Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
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### Mario Golf: Super Rush
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### Mario Strikers: Battle League Football
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### Super Mario Bros. Wonder
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### Super Mario Party Jamboree
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Luigi’s Mansion 3 (2019)
Luigi’s first starring role on Switch was in Luigi’s Mansion 3, the third entry in the character’s only solo series to date. In this thrilling adventure, Luigi, along with his green gooey clone, teams up with Professor E. Gadd to battle ghosts and rescue his friends from King Boo’s haunted hotel.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD (2024)
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is a stunning remake of the 2013 Nintendo 3DS game Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. This second game in the spooky series follows Luigi as he ghostbusts his way through the mansions of Evershade Valley to once again capture King Boo and save his brother.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
While not exclusively a 'Luigi game,' Mario & Luigi: Brothership places the brothers on equal footing. This marks the first release in the Mario & Luigi series since Paper Jam in 2014. Players take on the roles of both brothers, navigating through puzzles and platforming challenges to restore the kingdom of Concordia.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Luigi made his debut as a playable character on the Switch in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. As a middleweight racer, Luigi boasts a well-balanced stat distribution that slightly favors speed and handling. His appearance in an ad for the original Wii U version of Mario Kart 8 sparked the iconic Luigi Death Stare meme.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017)
Luigi next graced the screen in the innovative Nintendo-Ubisoft collaboration Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. This tactical RPG introduces both Luigi and Rabbid Luigi, a Rabbid who mirrors his human counterpart in both appearance and antics, as potential party members.
Mario Tennis Aces (2018)
Luigi took to the court as one of 16 playable launch characters in 2018’s Mario Tennis Aces. True to form for Luigi in Mario sports games, he's a balanced, "all-around" character in Aces. His specialty shot, Pipe Cannon, propels him into the air, setting up a powerful spike.
Super Mario Party (2018)
Luigi is one of 20 playable characters in Super Mario Party. As the younger of the Mario Bros., he has appeared alongside his brother in every Mario Party game, including the two subsequent titles listed here. This was the inaugural Mario Party game for the Switch and ranks as Nintendo’s ninth best-selling game on the platform, according to the company.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
Luigi shines as an unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. As one of 12 characters playable across all five Smash games, Luigi holds his own. According to LumiRank’s 2025 tier list, which aggregates the opinions of 93 ranked Smash players, Luigi is an A+-tier fighter and ranks as the 18th best overall.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019)
Luigi is a playable character in the 2019 platformer New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. This enhanced version of NSMBU for Wii U includes the expansion New Super Luigi U, where Luigi stars as the main character. The expansion features his higher jump, remixes levels from the base game, and adds a 100-second timer to each level.
Super Mario Maker 2 (2019)
Alongside Mario, Toad, and Toadette, Luigi is one of four playable characters in Super Mario Maker 2. This level-building platformer empowers players to craft their own Mario levels using assets from Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, New Super Mario Bros. U, and Super Mario 3D World.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (2021)
Like the original Wii U release, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury can be played entirely as Luigi. He controls similarly to Mario, but with a slightly higher jump and less traction, giving him a more 'floaty' and 'slippery' feel compared to his red-capped counterpart.
Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021)
Luigi tees off with Mario and friends in Mario Golf: Super Rush. As one of 22 playable characters, he offers solid control and excellent speed, making him ideal for Super Rush’s new Speed Golf mode. His special shot, Ice Flower Freeze, freezes the ground upon impact, creating a slippery hazard for opponents.
Mario Party Superstars (2021)
Luigi returns for the second iteration of Mario Party on Switch: Mario Party Superstars. Unlike Super Mario Party before it, Superstars is not an original game but a modern collection of minigames, boards, and mechanics from the series' past.
Mario Strikers: Battle League Football (2022)
Mario Strikers: Battle League Football, the latest Mario soccer/football game, features Luigi as one of 16 playable characters. As a well-balanced footballer, Luigi excels in technique, which enhances his dribbling, shot curving, and accuracy.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)
Luigi (and Rabbid Luigi) returned for Ubisoft and Nintendo’s tactical sequel, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Labeled a Sneak Attacker, Luigi leverages his ranged weaponry despite his low health.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the latest 2D Mario platformer, offers Luigi as a playable alternative to Mario. The only difference between the two characters is aesthetic, as they play identically.
Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
As expected, Luigi is playable in Super Mario Party Jamboree, the biggest and arguably best game in Nintendo’s flagship party series. In addition to being a playable character, Luigi features in Jamboree’s new Buddy mechanic, where he has the potential to change a player’s dice rolls to 10s.
