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Is Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker two player?

9 October 2026

Learn how Captain Toad co-op works on Nintendo Switch, what controllers two players need, and how families can share puzzle solving.

Yes. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker on Nintendo Switch supports two players on one console, including a co-op mode where both players explore the courses. There is also an assist option in which one player handles the character while the other helps against enemies. Nintendo Australia describes both options.

Choose the kind of help your child wants

Two characters exploring together suits a pair who both want to take part in the puzzle. The assist option is useful when a child wants to lead while a parent helps clear trouble. Ask which arrangement sounds more fun before starting; a helper who solves every puzzle can leave the other player feeling like a passenger.

For a first session, give each player a job: one searches for a route and the other looks for treasure. Swap those jobs on the next course. If someone spots the solution first, try offering a clue rather than immediately showing the answer. That keeps the discovery shared.

What do you need?

Use the Nintendo Switch version, install available software updates, and prepare a compatible controller for each player. A shared pair of Joy-Con gives each person one controller. TV or tabletop play makes it easier for both players to see the same puzzle; a Switch Lite needs separate compatible controllers for multiplayer. Nintendo’s listing confirms local support for one or two players, so you do not need a second console for this setup.

Do not use an old Wii U or Nintendo 3DS guide to decide how this Switch version works. Nintendo also lists Switch 2 compatibility, but playing together on one original Switch is the setup covered here.

A good first puzzle session

Start with a single course and leave optional treasure hunting for a return visit if either player loses patience. The aim can be finding a route together, rather than collecting everything before anyone is allowed to move on.

Read our Captain Toad puzzle adventure article for the broader game idea. For another shared adventure, see Luigi’s Mansion 3 local co-op, or try Yoshi’s beginner options. Find more games in the Nintendo Switch hub.