95
iRank100
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1990Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
Claw is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, combat magic and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Super Mario World, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Ghosts 'n Goblins lead the list, with Super Mario World reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Claw special.
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 1997Dev Monolith Productions
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The closest game to Claw is Super Mario World — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Ghosts 'n Goblins follow close behind.
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Games like Claw
52 similar games found95
iRank100
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1995Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
95
iRank90
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 1985Dev CapcomOn PC
92
iRank91
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DSkill TreeThird Person
IGDB90· 3OC91· 172
Year 2025Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8 · NintendoOn Switch
95
iRank77
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMagic2DMelee
IGDB77· 4
Year 2008Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, combat magic and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping fantasy world
92
iRank88
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB87· 12OC88· 120
Year 2019Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch
92
iRank86
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB88· 12OC84· 138
Year 2018Dev Retro Studios · NintendoOn Switch
92
iRank86
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB86· 8
Year 2012Dev RedLynx · Microsoft StudiosOn PC
91
iRank87
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DIsometricThird Person
IGDB87· 2
Year 2002Dev Dimps · THQ
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping combat magic
89
iRank96
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
IGDB96· 9
Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
89
iRank93
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
IGDB95· 7OC91· 150
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch
95
iRank70
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB70
Year 1995Dev Rare · Nintendo
92
iRank79
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DIsometric
IGDB79· 1
Year 2001Dev Dimps · THQOn Android
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping combat magic
#14Sonic Colors
91
iRank75
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DSci-FiSpace
IGDB75· 5
Year 2010Dev Sonic Team · Sega
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping combat magic
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB70
Year 1996Dev Rare · Nintendo
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Claw?
- The closest game to Claw is Super Mario World, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Claw?
- The three closest games to Claw are: 1. Super Mario World (95/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (95/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Ghosts 'n Goblins (95/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Claw's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 52 candidates across 7 dimensions.
- Is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island similar to Claw?
- Yes, very much so — Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island scores 95/100 similarity to Claw. They share 5 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to Claw?
- The best Platformer games similar to Claw are Super Mario World, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, Ghosts 'n Goblins and Donkey Kong Bananza. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Claw attributes like precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
- How is similarity to Claw calculated?
- We compare Claw against every game in our catalog using 7 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Claw experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.