Nintendo - 12 Halloween Costume Ideas

Nintendo Halloween Costume Ideas in 2026

Bright, simple shapes, characters built to be recognized at any age.

Animated Cute Kids

Koopa Troopa From Super Mario Bros Halloween Costume Guide

Koopa Troopa From Super Mario Bros Halloween Costume Guide

Cheer Reader From Rhythm Heaven

Cheer Reader From Rhythm Heaven

Super Mario Bros

Super Mario

Lanky Kong Costume

Lanky Kong Costume

Samus Aran From Metroid

Samus Aran From Metroid

Princess Peach From Super Mario Bros.

Super Mario Bros

Princess Peach From Super Mario Bros.

Shy Guy From Super Mario Bros

Super Mario Bros

Shy Guy From Super Mario Bros

Ring Fit Adventure Trainee

Ring Fit Adventure

Ring Fit Adventure Trainee

Tom Nook From Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing

Tom Nook From Animal Crossing

T-Bone From Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing

T-Bone From Animal Crossing

Rover From Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing

Rover From Animal Crossing

Link Cosplay Guide

Link Cosplay Guide

About Nintendo Costumes

Nintendo costumes lean on bold, simple color blocking, Mario's red-and-blue overalls, Peach's pink gown, Samus's armored suit. Decades of consistent design mean these characters translate to costume form with almost no ambiguity.

This is one of the most broadly recognized tags on the site, spanning multiple generations of players. A safe, easy pick if you want something that lands with almost any crowd.

Nintendo Costumes: FAQ

Are these costumes recognizable to people who don't play games?

Very much so, several of these characters are recognized well outside gaming circles specifically.

Do these costumes need to be elaborate?

Not usually, most rely on a strong, simple color palette rather than complex construction.

What's the easiest Nintendo costume to build?

Mario's overalls and cap, it's one of the simplest, most recognized costumes on the entire site.