Can’t Wait for a New Mario Game on the Switch 2? Play These 10 Ridiculously Good Platformers Now

Mario games and Nintendo systems have always gone hand in hand. For decades, each major Mario release has showcased Nintendo’s inventive game design and the capabilities of its newest hardware. While a flagship Mario platformer doesn’t always launch on day one, it usually follows not long after. But the Nintendo Switch 2 may be the exception.

The system has been available for months, yet there’s been no sign of the next mainline Mario adventure. The most recent Nintendo Direct…