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 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 and all the Player 2s out there by presenting 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 two games (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 remastered version 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)
Luigi first appeared as a playable character on the Switch in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. As a middleweight racer, he boasts 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 Nintendo-Ubisoft collaboration Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. This tactical RPG allows players to include both Luigi and his Rabbid counterpart in their party.
Mario Tennis Aces (2018)
Luigi took to the court as one of 16 playable characters in Mario Tennis Aces. Known for his balanced stats, Luigi's specialty shot, the Pipe Cannon, propels him 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 Mario Party series, he has appeared in every game alongside Mario, including the subsequent entries 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 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 stars with his higher jump, remixed levels, and a challenging 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 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, players can choose to play entirely as Luigi, who controls similarly to Mario but with a 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 strong control and excellent speed stats, he's ideal for the game's new Speed Golf mode. His special shot, the 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 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 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, equipped with ranged weaponry but 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. The only difference between the brothers is their appearance, as they play identically.
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.
