For those who grew up with Mario platformers, Luigi is no stranger—as the quintessential Player 2, he has often been in the shadow of his more famous twin, Mario. However, Luigi has carved out his own niche, particularly shining in his ghostbusting adventures in the Luigi's Mansion series. As we approach the launch of the Switch 2, we're taking a moment to celebrate Luigi's role in gaming and offer a comprehensive rundown 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 titles (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 ghostbusting series. In this game, 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 explores 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 Mario and Luigi 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 has 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 famously spawned 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 includes both Luigi and Rabbid Luigi, a Rabbid who mimics Luigi's appearance and behavior, as potential party members.
Mario Tennis Aces (2018)
Luigi took to the court as one of 16 playable characters in Mario Tennis Aces. Known for his balanced stats 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. He has been a staple in every Mario Party game, including the two subsequent titles on this list. This was the first Mario Party game for the Switch and ranks 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 12 characters to appear in all five Smash games. According to LumiRank’s 2025 tier list, which aggregates the opinions of 93 ranked Smash players, Luigi is an A+-tier fighter and ranks as 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 stars with his higher jump, 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 one of four playable characters. This level-building platformer lets players create 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 joins the roster in Mario Golf: Super Rush as one of 22 playable characters. With decent control and excellent speed, he's well-suited for the game's new Speed Golf mode. His special shot, Ice Flower Freeze, creates a hazardous icy area upon impact.
Mario Party Superstars (2021)
Luigi returns in Mario Party Superstars, the second Mario Party game on Switch. Unlike its predecessor, 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 affects dribbling, shot curving, and accuracy.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)
Luigi and Rabbid Luigi return in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, the tactical sequel to Kingdom Battle. Luigi is classified as a Sneak Attacker, equipped with ranged weaponry but lower health.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the latest 2D Mario platformer, Luigi is a playable alternative to Mario, with the only difference being their appearance.
Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
Luigi is playable in Super Mario Party Jamboree, the largest and arguably best game in the Mario Party series. Additionally, Luigi features in the new Buddy mechanic, which can change a player’s dice rolls to 10s.
