As any younger sibling who grew up on Mario platformers can attest, Luigi is gaming's quintessential Player 2. Often overshadowed by his more famous twin, Mario, Luigi has carved out his own niche in the gaming world, particularly shining in his ghostbusting escapades 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 the Switch where you can play as Luigi. He takes center stage as the main character in only two games: Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Luigi’s Mansion 3, and shares the spotlight as a co-lead 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 game, Luigi, 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 remastered version 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 to capture King Boo and save his brother once more.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
While not exclusively 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)
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 advantage in speed and handling. His iconic appearance in an ad for the original Wii U version led to the Luigi Death Stare meme.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017)
Luigi made his next appearance in the Nintendo-Ubisoft collaboration Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. This tactical RPG features both Luigi and Rabbid Luigi, who mimics his human counterpart, as potential party members.
Mario Tennis Aces (2018)
In Mario Tennis Aces, Luigi steps onto the court as one of 16 playable characters at launch. Known for his balanced stats in Mario sports games, Luigi's specialty shot, the Pipe Cannon, allows him to launch into the air for a powerful spike.
Super Mario Party (2018)
Luigi is one of 20 playable characters in Super Mario Party. A staple in the series, he's featured alongside Mario in every Mario Party game, including the two others mentioned later. This was the first Mario Party game for the Switch and ranks as Nintendo’s ninth best-selling title on the platform, according to the company.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
Luigi appears as an unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, one of the 12 characters playable across all five Smash games. According to LumiRank’s 2025 tier list, compiled from the opinions of 93 ranked Smash players, Luigi is an A+-tier fighter, ranking 18th 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 is the star, showcasing his higher jump and navigating remixed levels with 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 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' and 'slippery' feel.
Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021)
Luigi tees off with Mario and friends in Mario Golf: Super Rush. As one of 22 playable characters, Luigi's decent control and excellent speed make him ideal for the game's new Speed Golf mode. His special shot, Ice Flower Freeze, creates a frozen hazard upon impact.
Mario Party Superstars (2021)
Luigi returns in Mario Party Superstars, the second Switch iteration of Mario Party. Unlike its predecessor, Superstars is a collection of classic minigames, boards, and mechanics from the series' history.
Mario Strikers: Battle League Football (2022)
Luigi joins the pitch in Mario Strikers: Battle League Football, the latest Mario soccer/football game, as one of 16 playable characters. His well-balanced stats and high technique make him a formidable player on the field.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)
Luigi, along with Rabbid Luigi, returns in the tactical sequel Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Classified as a Sneak Attacker, Luigi excels with his ranged weaponry despite his lower health.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the latest 2D Mario platformer, Luigi serves as a playable alternative to Mario, differing only in appearance as the gameplay remains identical.
Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
Luigi is a playable character in Super Mario Party Jamboree, the largest and arguably the best in Nintendo’s party series. Additionally, Luigi features in the new Buddy mechanic, potentially turning dice rolls into 10s.
