Does the Wii U Play Games? Yes—Solid Library Including Exclusives

Yes. The Wii U (2012) is a home console with a solid library, including exclusives:

• Super Mario 3D World
• Splatoon
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (also on Switch)
• Bayonetta 2
• Mario Kart 8

It also plays Wii games via backward compatibility.