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We filtered the 50 games similar to DDNet down to the 41 that fit the “Co-op” category. New Super Mario Bros., Metal Slug 3 and Metal Slug 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DDNet.

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The best co-op games like DDNet

41 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DDNet. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1New Super Mario Bros.Closest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

IGDB95· 2

Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

IGDB82· 6

Year 2000Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi

It predates DDNet by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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MultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting

It predates DDNet by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126

Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and offline

Where it drifts furthest from DDNet: visuals.

Released 9 years after DDNet.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95

Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

Released 9 years after DDNet.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and offline

Released 3 years after DDNet.

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#7Kirby's Dream Land 3

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and offline

It predates DDNet by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting scifi and offline

It predates DDNet by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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MultiplayerSoloCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20

Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and vibe casual

In a city filled with superheroes, getting to crimes becomes a competition on its own. Fortunately there are enough rockets, bombs, grappling hooks, spikes, and other goodies lying around -- to make the competition fun and fast. Welcome to SpeedRunners.

Released 8 years after DDNet.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode70

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Co-opSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and setting scifi

It predates DDNet by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Move or Die

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MultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 89%· 23KIGDB80· 1

Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, competitive edge and offline

Released 8 years after DDNet.

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#12King Arthur's Gold

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MultiplayerSoloCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 84%· 5.2KRAWG👍 39%· 78MC81

Year 2013Dev Transhuman DesignPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, competitive edge and dark, oppressive atmosphere

If you like total freedom in the way you conquer the enemy this is the ultimate war game for you. Build freeform constructions as a medieval Builder, fight in sword duels as a Knight or snipe with your bow as an Archer.

Where it drifts furthest from DDNet: combat.

Released 5 years after DDNet.

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Steam GOG

#13TowerFall Ascension

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MultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42

Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and ranged combat

TowerFall is an indie action-game with focus on local multiplayer. It was initially developed as an exclusive for OUYA microconsole and was later ported on other systems as TowerFall Ascension.

Released 5 years after DDNet.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World

IGDB96· 9

Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat

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#15Super Mario Bros. Wonder

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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 melee combat

Released 15 years after DDNet.

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