For those who grew up with Mario platformers, Luigi is the quintessential Player 2, often overshadowed by his more famous twin, Mario. Yet, Luigi has carved out his own niche, particularly with the beloved 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 by compiling 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 just two titles, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Luigi’s Mansion 3, and shares the lead role 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 solo ghostbusting series. In this adventure, Luigi, 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 navigates the haunted mansions of Evershade Valley 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. This marks the first new entry in the Mario & Luigi series since Paper Jam in 2014. Players control both brothers as they tackle 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. As a middleweight racer, Luigi offers a well-balanced stat distribution with a slight edge in speed and handling. His iconic appearance in an ad for the original Wii U version of Mario Kart 8 led to the famous Luigi Death Stare meme.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017)
Luigi joined forces with Rabbid Luigi in the tactical RPG Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, a collaboration between Nintendo and Ubisoft. Both Luigi and his Rabbid counterpart can be selected as party members, bringing their unique skills to the battlefield.
Mario Tennis Aces (2018)
Luigi served up fun on the court as one of the 16 playable characters in Mario Tennis Aces. Known for his balanced stats, Luigi's specialty shot, the Pipe Cannon, launches him into the air for a powerful spike.
Super Mario Party (2018)
Luigi is one of the 20 playable characters in Super Mario Party, the first Mario Party game on the Switch. This title has been a hit, ranking 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, one of the 12 fighters to appear in all five Smash games. According to LumiRank’s 2025 tier list, which gathered insights from 93 ranked Smash players, Luigi is rated as an A+-tier fighter and the 18th best overall.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019)
In New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Luigi is a playable character in this expanded version of the Wii U game, which includes the New Super Luigi U expansion. Here, Luigi stars with his higher jump and unique level challenges, including a 100-second timer per 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 classic Mario games.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (2021)
In Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, players can choose to play 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 as one of 22 playable characters. With excellent speed and decent control, he's particularly suited for the game's new Speed Golf mode. His special shot, the 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 its predecessor, Superstars is a collection of classic minigames, boards, and mechanics from the series' history.
Mario Strikers: Battle League Football (2022)
Luigi is one of the 16 playable characters in Mario Strikers: Battle League Football, the latest Mario soccer/football game. Known for his balanced stats, Luigi excels in technique, enhancing his dribbling, shot curving, and shooting accuracy.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)
Luigi and Rabbid Luigi return in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, the tactical sequel from Ubisoft and Nintendo. Luigi is classified as a Sneak Attacker, utilizing ranged weaponry despite his low health.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the latest 2D Mario platformer, Luigi is a playable character with gameplay identical to Mario, differing only in appearance.
Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
Luigi is playable in Super Mario Party Jamboree, the largest and arguably the best game in Nintendo’s party series. Beyond being a playable character, Luigi features in the new Buddy mechanic, potentially turning dice rolls into 10s.
