Super Mario 3D World co-op

Couch co-op for up to 4 players · full campaign in co-op

2013 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · 89/100

Split-screen

shared screen instead

Local

up to 4 players

Online

Not documented

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen: No — shared screen
Local co-op: up to 4 players
Online co-op: Not documented
Full campaign in co-op: Yes
Cross-play: Not documented
Platforms: Wii U
Developer: Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, Nintendo
Series: Mario

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked: 2026-09-30

What it is

Super Mario 3D World is a 3D platformer action game for the Wii U, and a follow-up of the Nintendo 3DS installment Super Mario 3D Land. The game builds upon the previous installment, following a similar 3D level-design convention inspired from the 2D platformer titles where players must navigate through a linear-designed level within a time limit to reach a level's Goal Pole. One key aspect introduced in this title is the simultaneous multiplayer: while not the first game in the series to do so, it is the first 3D title in the Mario series to incorporate up to four players cooperating with each other to reach the goal. Players can select their character from a pool of playable characters prior to starting the game, and each of these characters have their own unique playstyle that gives them advantages and disadvantages over other characters. The game makes use of several Wii U exclusive features, such as tapping blocks with the touch screen on the GamePad and blowing into the mic to reveal hidden items and blow away enemies. Various new power-ups are introduced in this title, with the trademark suit being the Cat power-up, which enables characters to perform a melee attack, climb up walls, and leap while midair, as well as the game generally having a cat-based theme.

While having a walk in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario, Toad and Peach, and Luigi happen on one of the many green pipes, yet a special one. A fairy, which they'll learn is Princess Sprixie, comes out. Bowser is chasing after her, though: he kidnaps her and vanishes through the pipe. Mario and the friends of his can't but promptly jump into the pipe, and they find themselves in the Sprinxie Kingdom, tasked with rescuing the princess.

Frequently asked

Does Super Mario 3D World have split screen?

No split screen is documented. Up to 4 players can still play locally — on one shared picture.

How many players can play Super Mario 3D World locally and online?

Locally: up to 4 players. Online: not documented.

Does Super Mario 3D World support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for Super Mario 3D World. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.