Super Mario Odyssey
Super Mario Odyssey: A solo-friendly 3D platform adventure with inventive capture moves and local co-op. Ranked #32 of 46 in Console Games by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: From $59.99; best for switch players seeking a solo 3D platform adventure.
At a glance
- Editor score6.0 / 10
- PricingFrom $59.99
- Best forSwitch players seeking a solo 3D platform adventure
- Free planNo
- Paid from$59.99one-time
- Console platformsNintendo Switch; Nintendo Switch 2 (backward-compatible play)
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Capture enemies, objects, and animals with Cappy to gain abilities.
- Explore multiple kingdoms and collect Power Moons to power the Odyssey.
- Local two-player mode gives Mario and Cappy separate controls.
Where it doesn't
- The listed US regular price is $59.99, with no free plan.
- Online GameShare play requires Nintendo Switch 2 and GameChat.
- Play is limited to Nintendo Switch and backward-compatible Switch 2.
Our verdict on Super Mario Odyssey
Mario and Cappy travel across multiple kingdoms in Super Mario Odyssey, a 3D action-adventure for Nintendo Switch. Players collect Power Moons to power the Odyssey airship and pursue Bowser. Its central appeal is a solo platform adventure built around movement, exploration, and Cappy’s ability to capture certain enemies, objects, and animals. The game is rated Everyone 10+ and also supports local play for two, with one player controlling Mario and the other Cappy.
Cappy gives the platforming a distinctive toolkit: Mario can throw his cap, jump off it, and capture eligible characters or objects to control them. Power Moon collection provides a goal across the different kingdoms, while the airship links that exploration to the pursuit of Bowser. The result suits players who want a single-player adventure with varied environments and abilities, rather than a game centered on competitive multiplayer. TV, tabletop, and handheld modes let Switch players choose how to play.
Nintendo lists the US regular price at $59.99 as a one-time purchase. On Nintendo Switch 2, backward-compatible play is supported, and a free update adds GameShare, including online play through GameChat across multiple Switch 2 consoles. The main multiplayer option remains local two-player, so players looking primarily for online co-op should weigh that platform-specific arrangement. Choose Odyssey for a solo-focused 3D adventure with optional shared play; look elsewhere if online multiplayer is the main draw or if a free entry point is important.
Super Mario Odyssey pricing
Super Mario Odyssey fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $59.99one-time |
| Console platforms | Nintendo Switch; Nintendo Switch 2 (backward-compatible play) |
| Genre | Action |
| Play modes | Not verified |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| Cross-play | Not verified |
| ESRB rating | Everyone 10+ |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Pricing | From $59.99 (source) |
| Website | supermario.nintendo.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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