Luigi Games on Nintendo Switch: 2025 Preview

For younger siblings who grew up with Mario platformers, Luigi is the quintessential Player 2. Often overshadowed by his more famous twin, Mario, Luigi has carved out his own niche, especially shining in the Luigi's Mansion series. As we approach the Switch 2, we're celebrating Luigi and all Player 2s with a comprehensive list of every Luigi game available on the Nintendo Switch.

There are 17 games on Switch where you can play as Luigi. He takes the lead in just two titles (Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Luigi’s Mansion 3) and co-stars in one (Mario & Luigi: Brothership).

### Luigi's Mansion 3

0See it at Amazon### Luigi's Mansion 2 HD

0See it at Amazon### Mario & Luigi: Brothership

0See it at Amazon### Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

0See it at Amazon### Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

0See it at Amazon### Mario Tennis Aces

0See it at Amazon### Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

0See it at Amazon### Super Mario Maker 2

0See it at Amazon### Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury

0See it at Amazon### Mario Golf: Super Rush

0See it at Amazon### Mario Strikers: Battle League Football

0See it at Amazon### Super Mario Bros. Wonder

0See it at Amazon### 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 adventure, Luigi, alongside his green gooey clone and Professor E. Gadd, battles ghosts and rescues 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. This title sees Luigi tackling haunted mansions in Evershade Valley to capture King Boo and save his brother.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)

While not solely a Luigi game, Mario & Luigi: Brothership offers equal spotlight to both brothers. It's the first Mario & Luigi game since Paper Jam in 2014, where players control both Mario and Luigi to solve puzzles and navigate platforming challenges in the kingdom of Concordia.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)

Luigi debuted as a playable character on the Switch in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Known for his balanced stats with a slight edge in speed and handling, Luigi's appearance in an ad for the original Wii U version also sparked the iconic Luigi Death Stare meme.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017)

In the tactical RPG Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Luigi teams up with his Rabbid counterpart, Rabbid Luigi, offering players strategic gameplay options.

Mario Tennis Aces (2018)

Luigi serves as one of 16 launch characters in Mario Tennis Aces, known for his balanced "all-around" performance. His unique Pipe Cannon shot lets him soar into the air for a powerful spike.

Super Mario Party (2018)

As one of 20 playable characters in Super Mario Party, Luigi continues his tradition of appearing in every Mario Party game, including this first Switch entry, which ranks as Nintendo’s ninth best-selling game on the platform.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)

Luigi is an unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, recognized as an A+-tier fighter and the 18th best overall in LumiRank’s 2025 tier list.

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019)

Luigi stars in the expansion New Super Luigi U within New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, featuring higher jumps, remixed levels, and a 100-second timer per level.

Super Mario Maker 2 (2019)

In Super Mario Maker 2, Luigi joins Mario, Toad, and Toadette as a playable character, allowing players to craft their own Mario levels with a variety of assets.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (2021)

Luigi offers a slightly different playstyle in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, with higher jumps and less traction, making him feel more 'floaty' and 'slippery' than Mario.

Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021)

In Mario Golf: Super Rush, Luigi's balanced stats and special Ice Flower Freeze shot make him a formidable player in Speed Golf mode.

Mario Party Superstars (2021)

Luigi returns in Mario Party Superstars, a compilation of classic minigames, boards, and mechanics from the Mario Party series.

Mario Strikers: Battle League Football (2022)

As a balanced footballer with high technique in Mario Strikers: Battle League Football, Luigi excels in dribbling, curving shots, and shooting accurately.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)

Luigi and Rabbid Luigi return in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, with Luigi categorized as a Sneak Attacker due to his ranged weapons and lower health.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)

In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Luigi serves as a visually distinct yet mechanically identical alternative to Mario.

Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)

Luigi is a key player in Super Mario Party Jamboree, the largest game in the Mario Party series, and participates in the new Buddy mechanic, potentially turning dice rolls into 10s.

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