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We filtered the 50 games similar to Captain Commando down to the 28 that fit the “Co-op” category. The Simpsons Arcade Game, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Captain Commando.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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OfflineSolo
Year 1991Dev Capcom

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Captain Commando is The Simpsons Arcade Game — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Cadillacs and Dinosaurs and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game follow close behind.

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The best co-op games like Captain Commando

28 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Captain Commando. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

The Simpsons Arcade Game
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB58· 2
Year 1991Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and offline.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

Cadillacs and Dinosaurs
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1993Dev Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

Guacamelee! Gold Edition
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOffline2D
Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Captain Commando: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics, while skipping setting scifi

Child of Light
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOffline2D
Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Captain Commando, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee
IGDB65· 2
Year 2008Dev Namco Tales Studio · Bandai Namco Entertainment

✓ Like Captain Commando, it's known for deep RPG systems, offline and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Altered Beast
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB45
Year 1988Dev Team Shinobi · ActivisionOn Android · iOS · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Captain Commando, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Trine Enchanted Edition
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOffline2D
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12
Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Captain Commando, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

The Baconing
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerOfflineCo-opSci-Fi
Steam👍 79%· 261RAWG👍 60%· 35MC63IGDB63· 2
Year 2011Dev Hothead GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Captain Commando, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
Year 1990Dev Emerald Software · U.S. GoldOn PC

✓ Like Captain Commando, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: combat magic and setting space, while skipping offline

Battletoads
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
OC73· 115
Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya

✓ Like Captain Commando, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping offline

Dungeon Siege III
RPGAction RPG
Co-opOfflineSoloMeleeFantasy
Steam👍 58%· 2.9KRAWG👍 40%· 227MC72
Year 2011Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Captain Commando, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and co op

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Kirby Star Allies
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

✓ Shared with Captain Commando: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping setting scifi

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DMelee
Steam👍 95%· 1.8KIGDB88· 4
Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Captain Commando, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and co op

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

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