Can I play Super Mario Sunshine on PC, Mac or Linux?

Sunbright covers Windows, macOS and Linux. It's still in progress.

What's the best way to play Super Mario Sunshine today?

Super Mario Sunshine is the one to pick. It's playable. There's also Sunbright and SMS Launcher, among others.

Is Super Mario Sunshine still being worked on?

It's in active development. The last commit landed in October 2026. The latest release, hd-cutscenes-ai-v1, came out in October 2026.

Who's behind Super Mario Sunshine?

Super Mario Sunshine is made by chasem-dev.

Do I need the original game?

Your own copy of Super Mario Sunshine is still required. The projects rebuild only the code, and the art, audio and levels come from the copy you already own.

Can I play Super Mario Sunshine on Android?

Sunbright covers Android. It's still in progress.

Is there a decompilation of Super Mario Sunshine?

Super Mario Sunshine Decompilation is a decompilation of Super Mario Sunshine. It turns the original machine code back into readable source, the groundwork most native ports are built on, but not something you play on its own.

Super Mario Sunshine: native ports & recompilations

Nintendo GameCube2002by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

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593 GitHub stars across ports

Super Mario Sunshine (Nintendo GameCube, 2002) has 4 native ports. The most popular is SMS Launcher with 260 GitHub stars. You can play it natively on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Native ports

Super Mario Sunshine
Decompilation porthd-cutscenes-ai-v1 · 13 days agoActive
AI-assisted · ClaudeEvidencecommit: commit message trailer names Claude
- chasem-dev
Playable
140 GitHub stars
Source Download
Sunbright
Source portUnreleasedActive
WindowsLinuxmacOSAndroidAI-assisted · Claude, OtherEvidenceroot_file: root file .clauderoot_file: root file AGENTS.mdroot_file: root file CLAUDE.mdcommit: commit message trailer names Claude
- Frog Business
In progress
8 GitHub stars
Source
SMS Launcher
Decompilation portbeta · 18 hours agoActive
WindowsLinuxmacOSAI-assisted · Other, ClaudeEvidenceroot_file: root file AGENTS.mdroot_file: root file CLAUDE.mdcommit: commit message trailer names Claude
- Chase Myers
Unknown
260 GitHub stars
Source Download
SunPad
Decompilation portv0.2.1 · 12 days agoActive
macOSiOSAI-assisted · Other, ClaudeEvidenceroot_file: root file AGENTS.mdroot_file: root file CLAUDE.mdreadme: README mentions AI-generated phrase
- Chris Sotraidis
Unknown
185 GitHub stars
Source Download

Decompilation projects

Super Mario Sunshine DecompilationDecompilation (no playable port)

Gameplay videos

Super Mario Sunshine PC Port Out NOW! Alpha But Fun

Video Game Esoterica

Screenshots

About

Super Mario Sunshine is a Mario action-adventure 3D platformer. It follows Super Mario 64, and is the second 3D Mario platformer. Gameplay features a combination of action and puzzle solving, with numerous stages and multiple episodes to each stage, and plenty of hidden secrets and surprises. This game introduced many recurring characters and bosses in the Mario series, including Toadsworth, Bowser Jr., Petey Piranha, Gooper Blooper, Piantas, Nokis, Shadow Mario, and F.L.U.D.D. Super Mario Sunshine pays homage to Mario's Italian heritage and upbringing, with many of the locations in the game having Italian names and sometimes referencing Italian culture.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Super Mario Sunshine on PC, Mac or Linux?: Sunbright covers Windows, macOS and Linux. It's still in progress.
What's the best way to play Super Mario Sunshine today?: Super Mario Sunshine is the one to pick. It's playable. There's also Sunbright and SMS Launcher, among others.
Is Super Mario Sunshine still being worked on?: It's in active development. The last commit landed in October 2026. The latest release, hd-cutscenes-ai-v1, came out in October 2026.
Who's behind Super Mario Sunshine?: Super Mario Sunshine is made by chasem-dev.
Do I need the original game?: Your own copy of Super Mario Sunshine is still required. The projects rebuild only the code, and the art, audio and levels come from the copy you already own.
Can I play Super Mario Sunshine on Android?: Sunbright covers Android. It's still in progress.
Is there a decompilation of Super Mario Sunshine?: Super Mario Sunshine Decompilation is a decompilation of Super Mario Sunshine. It turns the original machine code back into readable source, the groundwork most native ports are built on, but not something you play on its own.