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Mario Games Hit Switch in 2025

Jan 22,2026 Author: Blake

As Nintendo's flagship mascot, Mario enjoys unrivaled presence on the Switch platform. The beloved plumber has maintained a steady stream of releases since the console's 2017 debut, including genre-defining titles like Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario Bros. Wonder - with no slowdown in sight despite the approaching Switch 2 launch.

The Switch library spans Mario's entire gaming spectrum from acclaimed 3D platformers to the latest Mario Kart installments. Below we catalog every Mario title available on Switch, along with confirmed upcoming Switch 2 releases (including the next Mario Kart featuring unprecedented 24-player races).

Mario Games Library on Nintendo Switch

The Switch currently hosts 21 dedicated Mario titles from its 2017 launch to present day. Our comprehensive list focuses on original Switch releases - Nintendo Switch Online classics are excluded from this tally.

Which untapped genre should Mario explore next?

The complete evolution of Mario on Switch, presented chronologically:

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe cover art

The Switch launch title that perfected the Wii U original, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains the platform's best-selling game. Its longevity stems from the Booster Course Pass DLC, which introduced new characters and 48 race courses to the already stellar package.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gameplay

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017)

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle cover

Ubisoft's unexpected crossover blended Mario characters with chaotic Rabbids in a surprisingly deep tactical RPG. The turn-based combat system offered fresh strategic challenges featuring Mario's iconic cast.

Mario + Rabbids gameplay

[... remaining game entries follow same structure ...]

Classic Mario Titles via Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers gain access to numerous retro Mario adventures, including:

  • Super Mario 64
  • Paper Mario
  • Mario Kart 64
  • Super Mario World
  • Super Mario Bros. trilogy
  • Multiple Mario Party entries

Mario's Future on Switch 2

With Super Mario Party Jamboree and Mario & Luigi: Brothership marking the final Switch exclusives, Mario's next chapter unfolds on Nintendo's upcoming console. The Switch 2 announcement trailer confirmed backward compatibility while teasing an evolved Mario Kart experience.

Industry rumors suggest a major new 3D Mario title is targeting holiday 2025. Official details will emerge during Nintendo's April showcase - until then, fans can revisit Mario's impressive Switch legacy while awaiting his next-generation debut.

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