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 often lived in the shadow of his older twin, Mario, only stepping into the spotlight with his ghostbusting Luigi's Mansion series.
As we approach the launch of 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 Nintendo Switch.
How Many Luigi Games Are on Switch? -----------------------------------There are 17 games on the Switch that let you play as Luigi. He stars as the main character in just two games (Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Luigi’s Mansion 3) and shares the lead role 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 the Switch came with Luigi’s Mansion 3, the third installment in his solo series. In this game, our timid hero, 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 revamped version of the 2013 Nintendo 3DS game, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. This second entry in the spooky series has Luigi ghostbusting through the mansions of Evershade Valley to capture King Boo once again and save his brother.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
While not solely a Luigi game, Mario & Luigi: Brothership places both brothers on equal footing. This marks the first release in the Mario & Luigi series since Paper Jam in 2014. Players control both brothers as they navigate puzzles and platforming challenges to restore the kingdom of Concordia.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Luigi first appeared as a playable character on the Switch in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. He's a middleweight racer with a 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 Luigi Death Stare meme.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017)
Luigi next featured in the Nintendo-Ubisoft collaboration Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. This tactical RPG includes both Luigi and Rabbid Luigi, a Rabbid who mimics his human counterpart in both dress and behavior, 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. As is typical for Luigi in Mario sports games, he's a balanced, "all-around" character. His specialty shot, 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. He's appeared alongside Mario in every Mario Party game, including the two others listed here. This was the first Mario Party game released 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 is an unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He's one of 12 characters playable in all five Smash games. According to LumiRank’s 2025 tier list, which aggregated the opinions of 93 ranked Smash players, Luigi is an A+-tier fighter and ranks 18th 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 New Super Luigi U expansion, where Luigi stars 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 lets players 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. He controls similarly to Mario 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. As one of 22 playable characters, he offers good control and excellent speed, making him ideal for the new Speed Golf mode. His special shot, Ice Flower Freeze, freezes the ground upon impact, creating a hazard for opponents.
Mario Party Superstars (2021)
Luigi returns in the second Switch iteration of Mario Party, Mario Party Superstars. Unlike Super Mario Party, 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 with high technique, which affects dribbling, shot curving, and accuracy.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)
Luigi (and Rabbid Luigi) returned in Ubisoft and Nintendo’s tactical sequel, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Luigi is classified as a Sneak Attacker due to his ranged weaponry and low 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 brothers is purely aesthetic, as they play identically.
Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
Luigi is playable in Super Mario Party Jamboree, the largest and arguably best game in Nintendo’s flagship party series. Additionally, Luigi features in Jamboree’s new Buddy mechanic, where he can change a player’s dice rolls to 10s.
