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 approach the Switch 2, we're celebrating another console generation of Luigi and Player 2s everywhere with a comprehensive list of every Luigi game available on the 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 game, our timid hero and his green gooey clone team up with Professor E. Gadd to battle ghosts and save his friends from King Boo's haunted hotel.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD (2024)
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is a remake of the 2013 Nintendo 3DS game Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. In this second game in the spooky series, Luigi ghostbusts his way through the mansions of Evershade Valley to capture King Boo and save his brother once again.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
While not exclusively a 'Luigi game,' Mario & Luigi: Brothership puts the brothers on even footing. This is the first release in the Mario & Luigi series since Paper Jam in 2014. Players take on the role of both brothers as they navigate puzzles and platforming challenges to restore the kingdom of Concordia.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Luigi first graced the Switch as a playable character in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. He appears as a middleweight racer with 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 spawned the iconic Luigi Death Stare meme.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017)
Luigi made his next appearance in the Nintendo-Ubisoft collaboration Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. This tactical RPG features both Luigi and Rabbid Luigi, a Rabbid who mimics his human counterpart in appearance and behavior, as possible party members.
Mario Tennis Aces (2018)
Luigi took to the court as one of 16 playable launch characters in 2018's Mario Tennis Aces. Often a balanced, "all-around" character in Mario sports games, Luigi's specialty shot in Aces, the Pipe Cannon, launches him into the air for a powerful spike.
Super Mario Party (2018)
Luigi is one of 20 playable characters in Super Mario Party. The younger of the Mario Bros. has appeared alongside his brother in every Mario Party game, including the two others on this list. This marks the first Mario Party game released for Switch and is Nintendo's ninth best-selling game on the platform, according to the company.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
Luigi appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as an unlockable character. He is one of 12 characters playable in all five Smash games. According to LumiRank's 2025 tier list, which compiled 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 expanded version of NSMBU for Wii U includes the expansion New Super Luigi U, where Luigi stars as the main character with his higher jump, remixed levels, and a 100-second timer per 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 allows players to create their own Mario levels using assets from various Mario games.
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. His controls are similar to Mario's, but with a slightly higher jump and less traction, making him feel more 'floaty' and 'slippery.'
Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021)
Luigi joined Mario and friends on the golf course in Mario Golf: Super Rush. One of 22 playable characters, he boasts decent control and excellent speed stats, making him a great choice for Super Rush's new Speed Golf mode. His special shot, Ice Flower Freeze, freezes the ground upon impact, creating a hazardous area 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 a 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. He's a well-balanced footballer who excels in technique, which affects dribbling, curving shots, and shooting accuracy.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)
Luigi and Rabbid Luigi returned for Ubisoft and Nintendo's tactical sequel, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Here, Luigi is categorized as a Sneak Attacker due to his ranged weaponry and lower health.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the latest 2D Mario platformer, features Luigi as a playable alternative to Mario. The difference between the two characters is purely aesthetic, as they play identically.
Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
Unsurprisingly, 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 is part of Jamboree's new Buddy mechanic, where he can change a player's dice rolls to 10s.
