Nintendo's Mario Bonanza on Switch in 2025

Mario's Reign on the Nintendo Switch: A Comprehensive Guide

Mario, Nintendo's iconic plumber, enjoys a prolific presence on the Switch. Since the console's launch in 2017, numerous Mario titles have graced the platform, a trend expected to continue even with the upcoming Switch 2. This guide covers every Mario game currently available on the Switch, and offers a glimpse into anticipated releases for the Switch 2, including the rumored Mario Kart 9 with its groundbreaking 24-car races.

The Switch's Mario Collection: A Total of 21 Titles

A remarkable 21 Mario games have been released for the Nintendo Switch. The list below details each title, excluding those exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online.

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All Switch Mario Games by Release Date

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)

The inaugural Switch Mario title, a comprehensive package of Mario Kart 8's Wii U content, enhanced with new characters and 48 tracks via DLC. It's the Switch's best-selling game.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017)

A collaborative effort between Ubisoft and Nintendo, blending the worlds of Mario and the Rabbids in a turn-based strategy experience.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

Super Mario Odyssey (2017)

A groundbreaking 3D Mario adventure introducing Cappy, enabling unique gameplay through enemy transformations. Widely considered one of the best Mario games ever.

Nintendo Switch Super Mario Odyssey

Mario Tennis Aces (2018)

The first Mario sports title for Switch, featuring a substantial Adventure Mode and a roster of 30 characters.

Mario Tennis Aces

Super Mario Party (2018)

A revitalized Mario Party experience, reintroducing turn-based boards and boasting over 80 minigames.

Super Mario Party

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019)

A combined package of New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U, featuring new playable characters.

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

Super Mario Maker 2 (2019)

Expanding upon its Wii U predecessor with new tools and a Super Mario 3D World style.

Mario Set Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit

Mario & Sonic at The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019)

A staple Olympic Games tie-in, featuring a story mode and online play.

Mario & Sonic at The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020)

Featuring a unique ring-based battle system.

Paper Mario Origami King

Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020)

A limited-release collection of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy.

Super Mario 3D All-Star

Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (2020)

Utilizing AR technology to create real-life Mario Kart tracks.

Mario Set Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021)

An enhanced port of the Wii U title, including the new Bowser's Fury mode.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021)

Featuring a story mode and new gameplay modes like Speed Golf.

Mario Golf: Super Rush

Mario Party Superstars (2021)

A compilation of classic Mario Party boards and minigames.

Mario Party Superstars

Mario Strikers: Battle League (2022)

A return to the Mario Strikers franchise with new characters and online club features.

Mario Strikers: Battle League

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)

A sequel with a revamped combat system and new characters.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)

The latest 2D Mario platformer, introducing the Wonder Flower mechanic.

Super Mario RPG (2023)

A remake of the classic SNES RPG.

Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)

Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2024)

A remake of the GBA puzzle-platformer.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2024)

A remake of the GameCube classic.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch)

Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)

The largest Mario Party game yet, with numerous characters, boards, and minigames.

Super Mario Party Jamboree

Mario and Luigi: Brothership (2024)

The latest mainline entry in the Mario & Luigi series.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Mario Games

A substantial library of classic Mario games is accessible with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription.

Logan Plant's Super Mario Games Ranking

1. Super Mario Odyssey
2. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
3. Super Mario Maker
4. Super Mario Galaxy 2
5. Super Mario Bros. Wonder
6. Super Mario Bros.
7. Super Mario Galaxy
8. Super Mario World
9. Super Mario 3D Land
10. Super Mario Bros. 3

Upcoming Mario Games on the Switch 2

Following the release of Super Mario Party Jamboree and Mario and Luigi: Brothership, future Mario titles are anticipated for the Switch 2. The Switch 2's backward compatibility ensures continued support for existing Switch games. A new Mario Kart game and a potential new 3D Mario title are hinted at. Further details are expected soon.