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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Alien Hominid down to the 8 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Sonic Mania, Spiritfarer and Move or Die top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Alien Hominid.

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Year 2004Dev The Behemoth

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Alien Hominid is Sonic Mania — scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. Spiritfarer and Move or Die follow close behind.

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The best games like Alien Hominid on Nintendo Switch

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Alien Hominid. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Sonic Mania
Sonic Mania
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOffline2D
Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126
Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Alien Hominid: visuals.

Released 13 years after Alien Hominid.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals47
#2Spiritfarer
Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOffline2D
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, co op and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Alien Hominid: setting.

Released 16 years after Alien Hominid.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
Move or Die
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerOfflineCo-opSolo2D
Steam👍 89%· 23KIGDB80· 1
Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and offline

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, competitive edge and melee combat, while skipping shooter

Released 12 years after Alien Hominid.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode88
Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Alien Hominid: setting.

Released 13 years after Alien Hominid.

Genre100Game mode77Visuals62Setting34
#5Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
IGDB87· 10OC88· 69
Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

Released 16 years after Alien Hominid.

Genre100Visuals100Setting69Game mode62
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DCasual
IGDB95· 7OC91· 150
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Alien Hominid: setting.

Released 19 years after Alien Hominid.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode77Setting0
Trials Rising
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPvP
Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB77· 10OC80· 107
Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping shooter

Released 15 years after Alien Hominid.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode70
Yoshi's Crafted World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2D
IGDB79· 12OC80· 111
Year 2019Dev Good-Feel · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and co op.

≠ Missing: shooter.

Released 15 years after Alien Hominid.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode58

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