For anyone who grew up playing Mario platformers, Luigi is synonymous with the ultimate Player 2. As the green-capped counterpart to his more famous twin, Mario, Luigi has often been overshadowed, yet he shines brightly in his own right, especially in the Luigi's Mansion series. As we approach the launch of the Switch 2, we're taking a moment to celebrate Luigi and all the Player 2s out there 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 Switch that let you play as Luigi. He takes the spotlight as the main character in 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. Here, our timid hero, alongside 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 high-definition remake of the 2013 Nintendo 3DS game Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. In this sequel, Luigi embarks on a ghostbusting adventure through the mansions of Evershade Valley, aiming to capture King Boo and save his brother once more.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
While not solely a 'Luigi game,' Mario & Luigi: Brothership places both brothers on equal footing. It's 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)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was the first Switch game to feature Luigi as a playable character. He's 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 sparked the famous Luigi Death Stare meme.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017)
Luigi joined forces with Rabbid Luigi in the Nintendo-Ubisoft collaboration Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. This tactical RPG allows players to include both Luigi and his mischievous Rabbid counterpart as part of their team.
Mario Tennis Aces (2018)
Luigi stepped onto the court as one of 16 playable characters in Mario Tennis Aces. Known for his balanced play style in Mario sports games, Luigi's 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. As a staple in the Mario Party series, he's been alongside Mario in every installment, including the two subsequent Switch releases. Super Mario Party was the first in the series on the Switch and is among Nintendo’s top-selling games on the platform, according to the company.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Luigi is an unlockable character and one of 12 fighters featured in all five Smash games. According to LumiRank’s 2025 tier list, which gathered input from 93 ranked Smash players, Luigi is ranked as an A+-tier fighter and the 18th best overall.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019)
Luigi is a playable character in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, an expanded version of the Wii U game that includes the New Super Luigi U expansion. In this expansion, Luigi takes the lead with his higher jump, remixed levels, and a challenging 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 design their own Mario levels using assets from various Mario games.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (2021)
In Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, players can choose to play entirely as Luigi, who controls similarly to Mario but with a slightly higher jump and less traction, giving him a more floaty and slippery feel.
Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021)
Luigi tees off in Mario Golf: Super Rush with decent control and excellent speed, making him ideal for the game's new Speed Golf mode. His special shot, Ice Flower Freeze, freezes the ground upon impact, creating a strategic hazard for opponents.
Mario Party Superstars (2021)
Luigi returns in Mario Party Superstars, the second Mario Party game on the Switch. Unlike its predecessor, Superstars is a collection of beloved minigames, boards, and mechanics from the series' history.
Mario Strikers: Battle League Football (2022)
Mario Strikers: Battle League Football showcases Luigi as one of 16 playable characters. His balanced skills make him a strong choice, particularly in technique, which aids in dribbling, curving shots, and shooting accurately.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)
Luigi and Rabbid Luigi return in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Classified as a Sneak Attacker, Luigi's strengths lie in his ranged weapons, despite his lower health.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the latest 2D Mario platformer, Luigi is a playable alternative to Mario. Though their gameplay is identical, Luigi offers a different aesthetic appeal.
Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
Luigi is playable in Super Mario Party Jamboree, the largest and arguably the best in Nintendo’s party series. Beyond being a character, Luigi features in the new Buddy mechanic, potentially altering dice rolls to 10s.
