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. From groundbreaking 3D adventures like Super Mario Odyssey to the ever-popular Mario Kart series, the Switch boasts an impressive library of Mario games. This guide details every available title, and offers a glimpse into the future of Mario on the Switch 2, including the anticipated Mario Kart 9 with its groundbreaking 24-car races.
The Switch's Mario Collection: A Look at the Numbers
A remarkable 21 Mario games have been released for the Nintendo Switch. The list below showcases each original Mario title, excluding Nintendo Switch Online offerings.
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All Mario Switch Games: A Chronological Journey
The following section lists all Mario games released for the Nintendo Switch, ordered by release date. Note that image URLs remain unchanged.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017)
Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
Mario Tennis Aces (2018)
Super Mario Party (2018)
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019)
Super Mario Maker 2 (2019)
Mario & Sonic at The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019)
Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020)
Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020)
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (2020)
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021)
Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021)
Mario Party Superstars (2021)
Mario Strikers: Battle League (2022)
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
Super Mario RPG (2023)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2024)
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2024)
Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
Mario and Luigi: Brothership (2024)
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Mario Games
A substantial collection of classic Mario titles is accessible via a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. (List omitted for brevity, as it's already detailed in the original text).
A Subjective Ranking of Super Mario Games (by Logan Plant)
(Image gallery omitted for brevity, as it's already detailed in the original text).
Mario's Future on the Switch 2
With the release of Super Mario Party Jamboree and Mario and Luigi: Brothership, the original Switch's Mario game releases are complete. Future Mario titles will launch on the Switch's successor. The Switch 2's backward compatibility ensures continued support for existing Switch games. The Switch 2 announcement trailer showcased a new Mario Kart game, and leaks suggest a new 3D Mario title is in development. Further details are anticipated.
