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Steam👍 89%· 1.4K
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC
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We filtered the 50 games similar to DDNet down to the 19 that fit the “PC” category. Metal Slug 2, Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DDNet.
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The best games like DDNet on PC
19 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.
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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126
Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
76
iRank58
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
75
iRank93
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2
Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
Platformer2D Platformer
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
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1
Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D
Steam👍 89%· 23KIGDB80· 1
Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC
Platformer2D Platformer
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.
Genre100Game mode91Visuals68Combat49
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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.
Genre100Game mode74Combat70Visuals59
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Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1998Dev LogicwareOn PC · Mac
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, while skipping melee combat
It predates DDNet by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
#12Super Contra
67
iRank58
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSci-Fi
IGDB58· 3
Year 1988Dev KonamiOn PC
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping melee combat
It predates DDNet by 20 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals64
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DThird Person
Steam👍 62%· 5.5KIGDB58· 14
Year 2013Dev Sonic Team · NintendoOn PC
66
iRank70
Platformer2D Platformer
Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB77· 10OC80· 107
Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
#15Spiritfarer
65
iRank91
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC
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