The Super Mario series is one of the most famous and recognizable video game series of all time and has introduced a plethora of iconic characters that have only become more popular over time. Many of the games star the titular Mario as he collects coins and saves the Mushroom Kingdom, but there are plenty of other titles that allow his companions to also have their time in the spotlight.

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Princess Peach was the original damsel in distress in Super Mario Bros. for the NES, but would eventually become one of four playable characters in its 1988 sequel Super Mario Bros. 2. Princess Peach often needs rescuing, but these games prove that she is incredibly independent and capable of being one of the toughest contenders in her kingdom.

Updated on March 23, 2024, by Marco Vito Oddo: Princess Peach was introduced into the Super Mario series to give the titular hero someone to save. Fortunately, as years went by, Peach stopped being just a damsel in distress and became a character on her own. That's why the monarch of the Mushroom Kingdom even has her own titular games. With the launch of Princess Peach: Showtime, it was time to review all of Peach's main adventures.

16 Fortune Street

Fortune Street — more commonly known as Itadaki Street — has been around since 1991 but woulstatic.aayyy.com/topic/dn/'t be published outside of Japan until the Wii version launched in 2011. The main reason it finally saw an international launch was because Nintendo co-published the game that features characters from both the Dragon Quest and Super Mario IPs.

Fortune Street is fairly similar to Monopoly as you roll a die to navigate a board and try to purchase properties. One of the biggest differences between the two games is Fortune Street uses a stock market system to affect the cost and the revenue from the properties you own. Princess Peach is one of the unlockable characters, but like Monopoly pieces, is only used as an avatar and doesn't change the gameplay whatsoever.

15 Minecraft

Minecraft

Survival Sandbox Developer(s) Mojang Platform(s) Windows, Nintendo Switch, Mobile, PS4, Xbox One Powered by Expand Collapse

It felt like a pretty big deal in 2015 when Nintendo announced that the hit series Minecraft would finally be landing on its platforms. Not only could you play with your friends on the Wii U, but a version of Minecraft compatible with 'New' Nintendo 3DS systems also launched, which created one of the best ways to play the game on the go at the time.

Shortly after Minecraft launched across Nintendo consoles, the company announced an official Super Mario Mash-Up Pack that would allow you to create your own worlds and adventures using new textures and skins. Of course, Princess Peach is playable, and her castle looks absolutely stunning and is a blast to explore in the pack's pre-made world.

14 Mobile Games

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Super Mario Run

Platformer Developer(s) Nintendo EPD Platform(s) Android, iOS Powered by Expand Collapse

Nintendo has been dabbling in the mobile market since 2016 when it dropped both Miitomo and Super Mario Run. Over the next few years, it would continue to release mobile versions of some of its hit series like Animal Crossing, Pikmin, and Fire Emblem.

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Three Super Mario games — Super Mario Run, Mario Kart Tour, and Dr. Mario World — were launched on mobile devices and each one features Princess Peach as a playable character. It's great seeing her with some snazzy new outfits, but these smaller titles don't offer enough depth for her to really stand out from the other available characters.

13 Mario Party

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Super Mario Party

Party Game Developer(s) NDcube Platform(s) Switch Powered by Expand Collapse

Mario Party has been tearing apart friendships since the late 1990s and Princess Peach is one of the few characters who has appeared in every entry since the beginning. If you're planning on stealing coins or stars from a competitor, why not do it with the grace of a princess?

While the character you chose in Mario Party doesn't affect the gameplay at all, playing as Princess Peach is always a blast. She takes away her opponent's chances of winning with a smile and celebrates her victories elegantly. Mario Party allows Peach to show a bit of her mean side, but her optimism remains unscathed, whether she wins or loses.

12 Mario Kart

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Racing Developer(s) Nintendo Platform(s) Switch Powered by Expand Collapse

If you would rather compete against your friends on the racetrack instead of on a game board, Mario Kart has you covered. Like Mario Party, Peach has been playable in every entry in the series alongside characters like Luigi, Yoshi, and Toad.

Not only does Peach make an expected appearance in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but she also has three other versions — Pink Gold Peach, Cat Peach, and Baby Peach — to choose from. Her chosen outfit, a modern racing suit with her hair up in a ponytail, shows that she means business.

11 Super Mario RPG

Super Mario RPG

RPG Developer(s) Nintendo Platform(s) Nintendo Switch Powered by Expand Collapse

In 1996, Nintendo decided to take the Mario series in a different direction by collaborating with Square Enix to develop a riveting RPG set in the Mushroom Kingdom. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars became an instant classic with its compelling story, fun combat system, and incredibly catchy soundtrack.

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Like many classic RPGs, Mario begins his journey alone but is eventually joined by a group of companions that help him save the day. After starting the game in peril, Princess Peach eventually joins Mario as the last member of his party. She uses iconic weapons such as her parasol and a frying pan to defeat enemies and can also heal the team with some of her special moves.

10 New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a port of a Wii U game with some new bells and whistles attached to it. Aside from a couple of new game modes, one of the most intriguing new features was the ability to play as Peachette, a form of Toadette that looks a lot like Princess Peach.

It's pretty confusing overall, because the real Princess Peach is captured by Bowser throughout the entire game. Toadette is one of the playable characters and if she grabs a Super Crown item she becomes this lookalike that allows her to double jump and float through the air. While it's technically Toadette, Peachette plays just like Peach in other platformers and earns a spot here.

9 Super Mario 3D World

Super Mario 3D World

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Since the launch of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, fans of the Super Mario series have received a fair amount of multiplayer games like Super Mario 3D World. In each, you and a few friends can choose the character of your choice before jumping over each other to reach the goal pole the fastest. 3D World also introduced the Cat Suit which allows you to climb up walls and strike foes with your sharp claws.

In Super Mario 3D World, Peach is one of the four characters you can choose at the beginning of the game. Many of her classic abilities, like the power to float for short periods make her one of the best choices for clearing the infamously difficult final levels of one of the best modern Mario titles.

8 Super Mario Sports Games

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Mario and his friends have been playing sports together for a long time, and it can be hard to keep track of them all sometimes. To make things easier, each game is sharing a spot on this list to showcase the Princess' range of athletic abilities and skills.

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Princess Peach has been a viable option for nearly every sport that Mario decides to play, and each game usually gives her unique abilities and specials that allow her to stand out from the competition. While her portrayal is not always great, Peach proves that she not only rules a kingdom, but also any tennis court, golf course, or Olympic event that anyone dares to challenge her in.

7 Mario + Rabbids

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Strategy Developer(s) Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Paris Platform(s) Switch Powered by Expand Collapse

It's still hard to believe that a game featuring Super Mario characters and Ubisoft's Rabbids not only exists but is also an incredibly engaging turn-based action adventure. Mario and Rabbids Kingdom Battle features Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, and Peach as they partner up with their Rabbid doppelgangers to restore peace to both of their universes.

You begin the game with Mario, Rabbid Luigi, and Rabbid Peach in your party before others eventually join. Rabbid Peach is an essential member of the group with her amazing healing abilities and stellar weapons, but the original Princess Peach holds her own in battles as well. She can also heal allies by using the Team Jump skill while taking out enemies with her lethal grenades and shotgun.