Upcoming Mario Adventures: Exploring the Nintendo Switch in 2025

Mario: A Comprehensive Guide to Every Switch Game and Beyond

Mario, Nintendo's iconic plumber, enjoys a prolific presence on the Switch, with numerous releases since its launch and more on the horizon for the upcoming Switch 2. This guide covers all currently available Mario games on the Switch, as well as anticipated titles for the Switch 2, including the rumored Mario Kart 9 with its groundbreaking 24-car races.

The Extensive Mario Switch Library:

A remarkable 21 Mario games have graced the Nintendo Switch since its 2017 debut. The list below details each title, excluding those exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online.

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Switch Mario Games by Release Date:

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017): A definitive compilation of Mario Kart 8, enhanced with new characters and tracks via DLC. The Switch's best-selling title.

• Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017): A unique turn-based strategy game blending the Mario and Rabbids universes.

• Super Mario Odyssey (2017): A groundbreaking 3D platformer that redefined the genre with its innovative capture mechanic using Cappy. Widely considered one of the best Mario games ever.

• Mario Tennis Aces (2018): The first Mario sports title for Switch, featuring a substantial Adventure Mode and a roster of 30 characters.

• Super Mario Party (2018): A revitalized Mario Party experience with turn-based boards and over 80 minigames.

• New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019): A combined package of New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U, featuring new characters.

• Super Mario Maker 2 (2019): A robust level creation tool with expanded features and styles.

• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019): A crossover title featuring Olympic events and a story mode.

• Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020): A unique Paper Mario installment with a ring-based battle system.

• Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020): A limited-time collection of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy.

• Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (2020): An augmented reality racing game using RC cars.

• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021): An enhanced port of the Wii U title, including the new Bowser's Fury mode.

• Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021): A golf game with a story mode and unique gameplay modes.

• Mario Party Superstars (2021): A nostalgic Mario Party experience featuring boards and minigames from previous entries.

• Mario Strikers: Battle League (2022): A return to the Mario Strikers series with new characters and online club features.

• Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022): A sequel to Kingdom Battle with a revamped combat system and new characters.

• 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.

• Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2024): A remake of the GBA puzzle-platformer.

• Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2024): A remake of the beloved GameCube RPG.

• Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024): The largest Mario Party game yet, featuring numerous boards, characters, and minigames.

• Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024): The latest mainline entry in the Mario & Luigi series.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Mario Games:

A substantial collection of classic Mario titles is available with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription.

Logan Plant's Super Mario Game Ranking: (Note: Images included in original text are omitted here for brevity, but would be included in a final output.)

1. Super Mario Odyssey
2. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
3. Super Mario Maker 2
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:

While all current Switch Mario games are expected to be compatible with the Switch 2, new titles are anticipated. The Switch 2 announcement showcased a new Mario Kart game, and leaks suggest a new 3D Mario title is in development.

This comprehensive guide provides a complete overview of the vast world of Mario games on the Nintendo Switch and beyond. The future looks bright for Mario fans!