Best if you want a polished, low-stress puzzle adventure that rewards experimentation and teamwork—perfect for couch co-op without requiring twitch reflexes or demanding all your attention at once.
Luigi's Mansion 3 builds its appeal around tactile, satisfying ghost-catching mechanics wrapped in a gentle puzzle-solving loop. You'll explore a multi-floor haunted hotel, vacuuming up ghosts with the Poltergust G-00, which feels responsive and weighty—slamming spectral foes into the floor or blasting them with a burst of air has a delightful physicality that keeps the core loop engaging across 10–15 hours. The learning curve is welcoming. Early floors teach you one tool at a time: suction, slam, burst, and the Suction Shot for breaking environmental objects. By mid-game, you're layering these abilities to solve themed environmental puzzles—using suction to spin valves, blasting objects to reveal secrets, or coordinating with Gooigi (your green, gooey doppelganger) to split up and tackle multi-step challenges. Gooigi can slip through grates, walk on spikes, and reach areas Luigi can't, which transforms single-player into a thoughtful toggle-between-characters rhythm and makes co-op genuinely collaborative. Each floor is a self-contained themed zone—medieval castle, Egyptian tomb, disco dance hall—with its own visual identity, puzzle gimmicks, and boss encounter. This structure makes sessions naturally digestible; you can knock out a floor in 30–45 minutes, or linger to hunt collectibles and hidden Boos for completionists. Pacing leans relaxed: combat rarely punishes mistakes harshly, and puzzles encourage poking around rather than precise timing. Boss fights add variety without spiking difficulty too steeply, though a few late-game encounters demand pattern recognition and patience. Co-op shines brightest in the main campaign once Gooigi unlocks (after the first hour). Communication and experimentation replace reflex demands—you'll talk through who triggers which switch, who distracts enemies, and who grabs the treasure. The ScareScraper mode offers 8-player online or local wireless challenges with randomized floors and time limits, adding replayability for groups seeking arcade-style sessions. ScreamPark mini-games provide lighter competitive distractions but lack the depth of the main adventure. Replayability hinges on collectible hunting and co-op repeat runs; the campaign itself doesn't change much on subsequent playthroughs. But the sheer craft—gorgeous lighting, expressive animation, whimsical sound design—makes even a single journey feel indulgent. It's Nintendo's production polish applied to a genre that rarely gets this much attention to detail.
8 local • 8 online
Luigi's Mansion 3 does not support crossplay, supports up to 8 players online, features co-op campaign mode.
Single Player • Multiplayer • Co-op • PvP • Online Multiplayer • Local Couch Co-op • Shared Screen
Nintendo Switch only. Main story supports 1–2 players co-op (Luigi + Gooigi) locally on one system (shared screen); Gooigi unlocks after obtaining Gooigi (early-game) or via a shortcut after an update. ScareScraper supports up to 8 players co-op via online or local wireless; ScreamPark supports 2–8 players locally (team vs team). Online play requires Nintendo Switch Online membership. No cross-play (single platform).
Important details about which version to buy and where to play.
Switch exclusive. Runs smoothly in both docked and handheld modes with consistent performance. Online multiplayer for ScareScraper requires Nintendo Switch Online subscription; local wireless supports up to 8 players without subscription.
Clear visual cues and generous damage tolerance make it approachable for most skill levels. Simple button inputs and a forgiving pace accommodate players who struggle with fast reflexes. No difficulty settings, but the baseline challenge is gentle enough for younger or less experienced players.
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Social multiplayer games perfect for game nights and group gatherings, building on the party-friendly aspects of Luigi's Mansion 3.
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Luigi's Mansion 3 stands out as one of the Switch's best story-focused couch co-op games. The Luigi-and-Gooigi pairing turns ghost-hunting into satisfying teamwork—one player squeezes through grates while the other tackles puzzles and enemies. The gentle pacing, polished visuals, and clever ability-based collaboration make it perfect for couples and families who want more than just party minigames.
Common questions about this game answered by our team.
Main campaign takes 10–15 hours for a standard playthrough, with another 5–8 hours if you hunt all collectibles, Boos, and hidden gems. Each floor is about 30–45 minutes, making it easy to play in short bursts.
Yes. The difficulty is gentle, with forgiving damage and puzzle hints if you get stuck. Controls are straightforward, and the whimsical tone keeps things light. Ideal for families or those new to action-adventure games.
Co-op unlocks after the first hour or so, once you gain the ability to summon Gooigi. From that point forward, a second player can drop in or out anytime during the main campaign.
The core ghost-catching loop stays consistent, but each floor introduces new environmental gimmicks and themed puzzles. If you don't enjoy the vacuum mechanics early on, the later floors won't change your mind.
ScareScraper's randomized co-op challenges add replayability for groups, especially online. ScreamPark mini-games are fun but shallow. The main campaign's 2-player co-op is the highlight for most players.
