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Bowser is a playable character in every installment of the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series since 2001's ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/10-12-2018-super-smash-bros-ultimate-characters-moves-type-every-character-on-the-super-smash-bros-ultimate-roster/super-smash-bros-ultimate-bowser|title=Super Smash Bros Ultimate Character – Every Fighter in Smash Bros Ultimate|first=Jake|last=Green|date=January 17, 2020|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011092749/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/10-12-2018-super-smash-bros-ultimate-characters-moves-type-every-character-on-the-super-smash-bros-ultimate-roster/super-smash-bros-ultimate-bowser|url-status=dead}}] He was intended to be playable in the series' first installment, but was removed during development due to time constraints.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostReturn075.html|title=アンケート集計拳!!|website=www.nintendo.co.jp|access-date=November 27, 2023|archive-date=December 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215071348/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostReturn075.html|url-status=live}}] Bowser is in ''[[Tetris Attack]]'', a game inspired by the Japanese game Panel de Pon. All of the original cast members are replaced except Mr. Time, with characters from the Mario and Yoshi series, with Bowser taking on the role of Corderia as final boss.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/weirdest-nintendo-spin-off-games/|title=10 Bizarre Nintendo Spin-Offs You've Probably Never Heard Of|date=October 2, 2020|website=TheGamer|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011035639/https://www.thegamer.com/weirdest-nintendo-spin-off-games/|url-status=live}}] With the name Hammer Slam Bowser, Bowser debuts as a playable character in ''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]''. He appears alongside ''[[Donkey Kong (character)|Donkey Kong]]'' and comes with a ''[[Skylanders]]'' unique figurine.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150616005598/en/Skylanders%C2%AE-SuperChargers-Introduces-Donkey-Kong%E2%84%A2-and-Bowser%E2%84%A2-as-Skylanders-Guest-Stars|title=Skylanders SuperChargers Introduces Donkey Kong and Bowser as Skylanders Guest Stars|date=June 16, 2015|website=www.businesswire.com|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011032636/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150616005598/en/Skylanders%C2%AE-SuperChargers-Introduces-Donkey-Kong%E2%84%A2-and-Bowser%E2%84%A2-as-Skylanders-Guest-Stars|url-status=live}}] Dr. Bowser is playable in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/22597816/dr-mario-world-mobile-game-ios-android-shutting-down-nintendo|title=Nintendo gives Dr. Mario mobile game just 3 months to live|first=Michael|last=McWhertor|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|date=July 28, 2021|access-date=October 12, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011184049/https://www.polygon.com/22597816/dr-mario-world-mobile-game-ios-android-shutting-down-nintendo|url-status=live}}] |
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Bowser is a playable character in every installment of the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series since 2001's ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/10-12-2018-super-smash-bros-ultimate-characters-moves-type-every-character-on-the-super-smash-bros-ultimate-roster/super-smash-bros-ultimate-bowser|title=Super Smash Bros Ultimate Character – Every Fighter in Smash Bros Ultimate|first=Jake|last=Green|date=January 17, 2020|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011092749/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/10-12-2018-super-smash-bros-ultimate-characters-moves-type-every-character-on-the-super-smash-bros-ultimate-roster/super-smash-bros-ultimate-bowser|url-status=dead}}] He was intended to be playable in the series' first installment, but was removed during development due to time constraints.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostReturn075.html|title=アンケート集計拳!!|website=www.nintendo.co.jp|access-date=November 27, 2023|archive-date=December 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215071348/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostReturn075.html|url-status=live}}] Bowser is in ''[[Tetris Attack]]'', a game based on the Japan-exclusive Super Famicom release ''Panel de Pon''. All of the original cast members are replaced except for the non-playable Mr. Time, with characters from ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', with adult Bowser, the sole character in ''Attack'' not seen in ''Island'', taking on the role of Corderia as final boss.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegamer.com/weirdest-nintendo-spin-off-games/|title=10 Bizarre Nintendo Spin-Offs You've Probably Never Heard Of|date=October 2, 2020|website=TheGamer|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011035639/https://www.thegamer.com/weirdest-nintendo-spin-off-games/|url-status=live}}] With the name Hammer Slam Bowser, Bowser debuts as a playable character in ''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]''. He appears alongside ''[[Donkey Kong (character)|Donkey Kong]]'' and comes with a ''[[Skylanders]]'' unique figurine.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150616005598/en/Skylanders%C2%AE-SuperChargers-Introduces-Donkey-Kong%E2%84%A2-and-Bowser%E2%84%A2-as-Skylanders-Guest-Stars|title=Skylanders SuperChargers Introduces Donkey Kong and Bowser as Skylanders Guest Stars|date=June 16, 2015|website=www.businesswire.com|access-date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011032636/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150616005598/en/Skylanders%C2%AE-SuperChargers-Introduces-Donkey-Kong%E2%84%A2-and-Bowser%E2%84%A2-as-Skylanders-Guest-Stars|url-status=live}}] Dr. Bowser is playable in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/22597816/dr-mario-world-mobile-game-ios-android-shutting-down-nintendo|title=Nintendo gives Dr. Mario mobile game just 3 months to live|first=Michael|last=McWhertor|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|date=July 28, 2021|access-date=October 12, 2021|archive-date=October 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011184049/https://www.polygon.com/22597816/dr-mario-world-mobile-game-ios-android-shutting-down-nintendo|url-status=live}}] |