For those who grew up with Mario platformers, Luigi, the green-capped hero, is synonymous with the iconic Player 2. Often living in the shadow of his more famous twin, Mario, Luigi has carved out his own niche, particularly shining in the ghost-hunting Luigi's Mansion series. As we approach the exciting launch of the Switch 2, let's celebrate Luigi and all Player 2s with a comprehensive look at every Luigi game available on the Nintendo Switch.
How Many Luigi Games Are on Switch? -----------------------------------There are 17 games on the Switch where you can step into Luigi's shoes. He takes the lead in only two titles, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Luigi’s Mansion 3, and shares the spotlight with Mario in 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 beloved solo series. In this adventure, Luigi and his green gooey clone, Gooigi, team up with Professor E. Gadd to tackle ghosts and rescue their friends from King Boo's haunted hotel.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD (2024)
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD brings the 2013 Nintendo 3DS classic, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, to the Switch. Luigi embarks on a ghostbusting quest through the mansions of Evershade Valley to capture King Boo and rescue his brother once more.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
While not solely a Luigi game, Mario & Luigi: Brothership showcases both brothers equally. This marks the first new entry 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 balanced stats that slightly favor speed and handling. Luigi's appearance in an ad for the original Wii U version of Mario Kart 8 led to the creation of the Luigi Death Stare meme.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017)
In the Nintendo-Ubisoft collaboration, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Luigi and his counterpart, Rabbid Luigi, join the tactical RPG as potential party members.
Mario Tennis Aces (2018)
Luigi steps onto the court as one of 16 playable characters in Mario Tennis Aces. Known for his balanced stats, 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 series, he's appeared in every Mario Party game, including this first entry on the Switch, which ranks as Nintendo’s ninth best-selling game on the platform, according to the company.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
Luigi appears as an unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. A veteran of all five Smash games, he's ranked as an A+-tier fighter and the 18th best overall, according to LumiRank’s 2025 tier list compiled from 93 ranked Smash players.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019)
In New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Luigi is a playable character, and he stars in the New Super Luigi U expansion, which features his higher jump and adds a 100-second timer to each level.
Super Mario Maker 2 (2019)
Luigi is one of four playable characters in Super Mario Maker 2, alongside Mario, Toad, and Toadette. This level-building platformer lets players craft 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, you can play the entire game as Luigi, who controls similarly to Mario but with a slightly higher jump and less traction, giving him a more floaty feel.
Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021)
Luigi swings onto the golf course in Mario Golf: Super Rush. With decent control and excellent speed, he's a top choice for the new Speed Golf mode. His special shot, Ice Flower Freeze, creates a frozen hazard on the course.
Mario Party Superstars (2021)
Luigi returns in Mario Party Superstars, the second Mario Party game on the Switch. Unlike Super Mario Party, Superstars is a collection of classic minigames, boards, and mechanics from the series' history.
Mario Strikers: Battle League Football (2022)
In Mario Strikers: Battle League Football, Luigi is one of 16 playable characters. Known for his balanced stats, he excels in technique, which impacts his dribbling, shot curving, and accuracy.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)
Luigi and Rabbid Luigi make a comeback in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Luigi is classified as a Sneak Attacker, equipped with ranged weapons and lower health.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the latest 2D Mario platformer, Luigi serves as a visually distinct alternative to Mario, though their gameplay remains identical.
Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
Luigi is a playable character in Super Mario Party Jamboree, the largest and possibly best game in the Mario Party series. Additionally, he's part of the new Buddy mechanic, which can turn dice rolls into 10s.
