The Switch Era: A Packed Mario Library
Mario hasn't missed a single year on Nintendo Switch since 2017, and that streak is now rolling into Switch 2. Across 3D epics and party staples, the platform has quietly become home to many of the plumber's best modern outings, including Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
IGN counts "23 (ish)" original Mario releases on Switch, not including anything tucked behind Nintendo Switch Online. What follows is a clean rundown of those standalone games, plus what's happening as support begins on Switch 2.
Every Mario Game on Switch, In Release Order
From launch day ports to fresh takes, here's the full lineup of original Mario titles on Nintendo Switch, along with the key features that define each one.
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) — The definitive version of the Wii U racer, later expanded with new characters and 48 additional tracks through the Booster Course Pass. It's also the system's best-selling game, boosted in part by a now-discontinued Black Friday bundle.
- Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017) — Ubisoft's crossover turns Mushroom Kingdom chaos into turn-based tactics, letting you command Mario and friends across puzzle-like battle maps.
- Super Mario Odyssey (2017) — A reinvention of 3D Mario built around Cappy, a living cap that lets you capture enemies and objects to unlock creative movement and puzzle solutions.
- Mario Tennis Aces (2018) — A return to form for Camelot’s tennis series with a proper Adventure Mode story and a post-launch roster that grew to 30 characters.
- Super Mario Party (2018) — A series refresh that brings back classic, turn-based boards and more than 80 minigames built for couch competition.
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019) — A two-in-one side-scroller bundling New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U, with Toadette and Nabbit added as new playable characters.
- Super Mario Maker 2 (2019) — Bigger and smarter course-building tools (slopes, on/off blocks, vertical levels, and more) plus a Super Mario 3D World style and a Master Sword power-up that turns Mario into Link.
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019) — Story mode antics starring Mario, Sonic, Bowser, and Dr. Eggman, online events, and a roster of 32 characters.
- Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020) — Intelligent Systems' papercraft adventure with a ring-based puzzle battle system that has you rotate enemies into attack lines.
- Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) — A limited anniversary collection featuring Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy, with Sunshine and Galaxy receiving notable resolution upgrades.
- Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (2020) — AR-powered racing that uses a physical RC kart to build custom tracks in your living room, complete with coins and power-ups.
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021) — The Wii U platformer returns with faster gameplay and Bowser’s Fury, a bold, open sandbox experiment inside one sprawling lake map.
- Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021) — A Mii-driven story mode with leveling and new twists like Speed Golf, where you sprint between shots to finish holes as fast as possible.
- Mario Party Superstars (2021) — A greatest-hits package that revives classic Nintendo 64 boards and 100 fan-favorite minigames, with full online support across all modes.
- Mario Strikers: Battle League (2022) — Next Level Games brings back strike soccer with eight-player matches and Strikers Club, where teams of up to 20 players compete seasonally.
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022) — A more open, flexible combat system replaces grid-based movement, and new heroes like Rosalina and Edge join an interstellar quest.
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023) — A fresh 2D side-scroller centered on the Wonder Flower, which transforms stages in surprising ways. It offers 12 playable characters across more than 100 levels.
- Super Mario RPG (2023) — A faithful remake of the SNES classic with expressive new visuals and modern orchestration from returning composer Yoko Shimomura.
Switch 2 Kicks Off With Wonder’s Enhanced Edition
Super Mario Bros. Wonder arrived on Switch 2 in March 2026 as an enhanced edition with a new DLC chapter, Meetup in Bellabel Park. In our re-review, we said it "should be the blueprint moving forward for these enhanced rereleases," a clear sign that Nintendo intends to make the most of its back catalog as players transition to new hardware.
Beyond Wonder’s upgrade, Nintendo has more Mario projects on the way for Switch 2, continuing a release cadence that hasn't slowed since 2017. Specifics remain under wraps, but the handoff has already started with a strong crowd-pleaser.
What to Play First, and What’s Next
If you’re new to Switch, start with Odyssey for pure 3D platforming brilliance, Wonder for inventive 2D chaos, and 3D World + Bowser’s Fury to see Nintendo experiment with an open, bite-sized sandbox. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains a lock for multiplayer nights, while Superstars is the pick for classic Mario Party vibes with full online play.
As Switch 2 picks up steam, Wonder’s excellent upgrade sets expectations for how Nintendo can bring existing greats forward without shortchanging new owners. If future rereleases hit that same mark—and fresh entries keep the yearly streak alive—2026 could be a very good year to be a Mario fan all over again.