All Luigi Games on Nintendo Switch Consoles

Nintendo's green-capped hero appears in a total of 19 games on Nintendo Switch consoles. Luigi serves as the main character in only two titles: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and Luigi's Mansion 3. He also acts as the co-lead in Mario & Luigi: Brothership. The remaining 16 games feature him as a playable character within larger ensembles.

His appearances cover a wide variety of genres, from racing and sports to party games and tactical RPGs. The list spans the console's history, beginning with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in 2017 and continuing through Super Mario Party Jamboree in 2024. In racing titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Luigi is a middleweight racer with balanced stats. In fighting games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, he is ranked as an A+-tier fighter.

Luigi also stars in the Mario + Rabbids series as a tactical unit and appears in numerous sports titles including Mario Tennis Aces, Mario Golf: Super Rush, and Mario Strikers: Battle League Football. His role in platformers varies; he is a playable alternative to Mario in Super Mario Bros. Wonder and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, with the latter including an expansion where he is the main character.

Luigi takes center stage in his only solo series on the Nintendo Switch. He is the sole protagonist in two ghostbusting adventures that define his character as a hero overcoming his fears.

Luigi's Mansion 3 (2019)

This title marks Luigi's first starring role on the Switch. In this entry, the timid hero teams up with his green gooey clone and Professor E. Gadd. The objective is to battle ghosts and save his friends from King Boo's haunted hotel.

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (2024)

This release is a high-definition remake of the 2013 Nintendo 3DS title Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. It represents the second game in the spooky series. Players guide Luigi as he ghosts his way through the mansions of Evershade Valley to capture King Boo and rescue his brother once again.

While Luigi rarely stands completely alone, he frequently shares the lead with Mario in RPGs and platformers. These titles often put the brothers on equal footing regarding gameplay mechanics.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)

This RPG marks the first release in the Mario & Luigi series since Paper Jam in 2014. Although not exclusively a Luigi game, it places the brothers on even footing. Players control both siblings as they traverse puzzles and platforming challenges to restore the kingdom of Concordia.

Platforming Alternatives

Luigi appears as a playable alternative to Mario in several 2D and 3D platformers. In Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023), the difference between the two characters is purely aesthetic, as they play identically. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021) allows players to complete the entire game as Luigi. His controls are similar to Mario's but feature a slightly higher jump and less traction, making him feel more 'floaty' and 'slippery'.

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019) includes the expansion New Super Luigi U. In this specific mode, Luigi stars as the main character. The expansion incorporates his higher jump, remixes levels from the base game, and adds a 100-second timer to each level.

Luigi is a staple in Nintendo's multiplayer and sports lineup. He appears in almost every major Mario sports and party title released for the Switch.

Racing and Sports

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) was the first Switch game to feature Luigi as a playable character. He is a middleweight racer with a balanced stat distribution favoring speed and handling. In Mario Tennis Aces (2018), he is a balanced 'all-around' character with a specialty shot called the Pipe Cannon. Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021) gives him excellent speed stats and a special shot, Ice Flower Freeze, which freezes the ground. Mario Strikers: Battle League Football (2022) features him as a well-balanced footballer excelling in technique.

Party and Fighting Games

Luigi appears in every Mario Party game to date. Super Mario Party (2018) and Mario Party Superstars (2021) both feature him as one of the playable characters. Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024) also includes him. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018), he is an unlockable character and one of only 12 fighters playable in all five Smash games. According to LumiRank's tier list, Luigi is an A+-tier fighter and the 18th best overall.

Tactical RPGs and Other Genres

The Mario + Rabbids series features Luigi alongside a Rabbid counterpart. In Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017) and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022), he is a playable party member. In the sequel, he is labeled a 'Sneak Attacker' due to his ranged weaponry and low health. Finally, Super Mario Maker 2 (2019) allows players to create levels using Luigi as one of four playable characters.

Luigi maintains a significant presence across the Nintendo Switch library. While he claims the role of main protagonist in only two titles within the Luigi's Mansion series, his utility as a playable character extends to 17 additional games. From high-speed racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to tactical combat in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, the green-capped brother offers a distinct playstyle in various genres. For Switch owners, Luigi represents a reliable alternative to Mario, bringing his unique 'floaty' physics and ghostbusting expertise to the console's diverse catalog.