Arguably one of the biggest gaming IPs of all time, there is no shortage of Mario on Nintendo Switch. The plumber has had multiple releases yearly since the release of the system, with no signs of stopping even as we head into 2024 and closer to the Nintendo Switch 2. Some of the best Mario titles ever have released on Switch, like Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
With so many great Mario games available, now is a great time to look at all of the Mario titles currently offered on the Nintendo Switch. Below is a compilation of each of the Mario titles available on Nintendo Switch, as well as upcoming mario games set to hit the system in 2024 and beyond.
How Many Mario Games Are There on Nintendo Switch?
A total of 20 Mario games have been released for Nintendo Switch. This spans from the launch of the system in March 2017 to the most recent month of May 2024. Below, we've compiled each of the original Mario titles available on Switch. Keep in mind that this list won't include games that are a part of Nintendo Switch Online.
All Mario Switch Games in Order of Release Date
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - 2017
The first Mario title on Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, brought together all Mario Kart 8 had to offer on Wii U in one package. The game has gone on to receive a handful of new characters and 48 new tracks through the Booster Course Pass DLC. It is the best-selling title on the Nintendo Switch.
Read our review of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - 2017
A unique partnership between Ubisoft and Nintendo, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle brought together the worlds of Super Mario and the Rabbids. A turn-based strategy system was implemented to allow you to control Mario and friends around each map to take down enemy Rabbids.
Read our review of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.
Super Mario Odyssey - 2017
Super Mario Odyssey is a revolutionary release that reinvented and transformed the 3D Mario formula forever. You travel with Mario across all sorts of kingdoms to stop Bowser's plans to hold a wedding with Princess Peach. The big new feature of Super Mario Odyssey is the addition of Cappy, Mario's trusty cap. With Cappy, you can capture and transform into all sorts of enemies, allowing for a wide variety of gameplay. It's arguably the best Super Mario game to ever be released.
Read our review of Super Mario Odyssey.
Mario Tennis Aces - 2018
Mario Tennis Aces was the first Mario sports title to release for Switch. The game had a large focus on its Adventure Mode, which was the first story mode in a Mario Tennis title since the Game Boy Advance's Mario Tennis: Power Tour. Content was released frequently after launch, with a total of 30 unique characters available to choose from.
Read our review of Mario Tennis Aces.
Super Mario Party - 2018
The first Mario Party title for Nintendo Switch is Super Mario Party, which was coined as a refresh of the beloved series. Contrary to Mario Party 10, this game brought back to turn-based boards for the first time since Mario Party 9. Over 80 minigames are available with a handful of modes to play with friends.
Read our review of Super Mario Party.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - 2019
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe hit Switch in early 2019. This package combines New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U into one bundle! Between the two titles, there are a ton of levels available for you to play through. Additionally, new playable characters Toadette and Nabbit were added to this Deluxe package.
Read our review of New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe.
Super Mario Maker 2 - 2019
The exciting follow up to the hit Wii U title, Super Mario Maker 2 implemented new tools like slopes, on/off blocks, seesaws, vertical areas, water levels, and more. Additionally, a style based on Super Mario 3D World is available to create courses with, allowing for items like the Cat Powerup and Clear Pipes to be used. A Master Sword powerup was even added, which transforms you into Link.
Read our review of Super Mario Maker 2.
Mario & Sonic at The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - 2019
A staple series with each year of the Olympic Games, Mario & Sonic at The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 released for Switch in November 2019. A story mode featuring Mario, Sonic, Bowser, and Dr. Eggman is available, in addition to online play with events. A total of 32 different characters are available to choose from. It' one of the many Switch Sonic games worth adding to your collection.
Read our review of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Paper Mario: The Origami King - 2020
The main Paper Mario release for Nintendo Switch was released in July 2020. Paper Mario: The Origami King features a unique puzzle battle system that involves rotating rings to line up enemies. Like previous Paper Mario titles, The Origami King was developed by Intelligent Systems.
Read our review of Paper Mario: The Origami King.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars - 2020
A collection of three 3D Mario titles, Super Mario 3D All-Stars was a limited release that celebrated the 35th Anniversary. It bundles together Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy into one package. Both Sunshine and Galaxy received substantial resolution upgrades with this collection's release.
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - 2020
You might have forgotten about this title, but Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit hit Nintendo Switch in 2020. The game utilizes AR technology to allow you to create Mario Kart tracks in real life with RC cars. The game combines the environment around you with the world of Mario Kart, featuring coins, powerups, and other racers to race against.
Read our review of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury - 2021
The Wii U's 3D Mario title made its way to the Switch in 2021, with an enhanced version of Super Mario 3D World. A new mode, Bowser's Fury, was added as a part of the package. Bowser's Fury brought a brand-new take on the 3D Mario formula, opting for one large, open sandbox environment.
Read our review of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury.
Mario Golf: Super Rush - 2021
Developed by Camelot, Mario Golf: Super Rush released in June 2021. A story mode is featured, where you level up your Mii character across different courses. Multiple new modes were introduced with Super Rush, like Speed Golf where you run across the course to hit the ball into the hole as fast as you can. It's one of the best golf games on the Switch.
Read our review of Mario Golf: Super Rush.
Mario Party Superstars - 2021
Mario Party Superstars is a classic take on the Mario Party formula, bringing back older boards from the Nintendo 64 titles. 100 minigames were featured in this release, with returning favorites from prior titles. Additionally, Nintendo and NDcube finally opened up online play for all modes.
Read our review of Mario Party Superstars.
Mario Strikers: Battle League - 2022
The first Mario Strikers title in over 15 years, Mario Strikers: Battle League was developed by Next Level Games and released in June 2022. Plenty of new characters and abilities were made for the game, with eight player multiplayer added as well. The highlight of Battle League is the Strikers Club, which allows you to create clubs with 20 other players and take on competing clubs.
Read our review of Mario Strikers: Battle League.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - 2022
The sequel to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope completely revitalizes the combat system. The game opts for an open approach to combat rather than the Grid system found in Kingdom Battle. New characters like Rosalina and Edge join the battle in an action-packed adventure that spans the cosmos.
Read our review of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder - 2023
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the latest 2D Mario title in the Super Mario Bros. series. The game introduced the Wonder Flower, a unique mechanic that allows everything you know about a Mario level to flip on its head and surprise you. A total of 12 characters are playable through over 100 unique levels.
Read our review of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Super Mario RPG - 2023
Released late last year, Super Mario RPG, is a remake of the classic SNES title of the same name. The wacky and colorful title recreates each of the unique characters, environments, and battles with exquisite detail. Even composer Yoko Shimomura returned to recreate the magical original soundtrack with modern orchestration!
Read our review of Super Mario RPG.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong - 2024
The latest Mario game to arrive on the Switch, Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a remake of the 2004 GBA game of the same name. It's a puzzle-platform game that brings the the Donkey Kong and Mario franchises together once again for entertaining gameplay.
Read our review of Mario vs. Donkey Kong.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - 2024
The Nintendo Switch remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is the most faithful remake of the original GameCube sequel to Paper Mario that released in 2004. The graphics are upgraded to give the characters and their environments a bigger pop of color, but the comedy threaded into the game's plot remains a classic.
Read our review of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake.
Available Mario Games With Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
If you're looking to play some classic Mario games, there are quite a few available to play on the Nintendo Switch if you have a Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. Here is every Mario game currently available:
- Mario Party
- Mario Party 2
- Mario Party 3
- Super Mario Advance
- Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World
- Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island
- Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
- Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga
- Mario Kart Super Circuit
- Mario Kart 64
- Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
- Mario Golf
- Paper Mario
- Super Mario 64
- Mario Tennis
- Dr. Mario 64
- Super Mario All-Stars
- Super Mario World
- Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
- Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
- Mario Bros.
- Super Mario Bros. 2
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- Dr. Mario
Upcoming Mario Titles on Nintendo Switch
The June 2024 Nintendo Direct came with quite a few Mario-related announcements, which will likely be the last batch of Switch Mario games we see before the Nintendo Switch 2. While not Mario-centric, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD will be the next game to arrive on the Nintendo Switch on June 27. Super Mario Party Jamboree, the "biggest Mario Party yet," will be coming to Switch this October. Finally, after 9 years, both brothers will be returning for a brand new RPG, Mario and Luigi: Brothership, set to launch this November.
See the full list of upcoming Switch games for everything coming in 2024 and beyond.
Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium. His favorite series include Xeno and Final Fantasy.
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