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Donkey Kong is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 3 gameplay attributes and found 33 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Mega Man X, DuckTales: Remastered and Disney's The Jungle Book lead the list, with Mega Man X reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Donkey Kong special.

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The closest game to Donkey Kong is Mega Man X — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. DuckTales: Remastered and Disney's The Jungle Book follow close behind.

#1Mega Man X92 #2DuckTales: Remastered92 #3Disney's The Jungle Book92 #4Super Mario Run92 #5Super Ghouls'n Ghosts92

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Games like Donkey Kong

33 similar games found

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Mega Man X

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DSci-Fi

IGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

#2DuckTales: Remastered

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DuckTales: Remastered

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMeleeCasualCartoon

Steam👍 88%· 7.8KIGDB75· 13

Year 2013Dev Capcom · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and melee combat

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#3Disney's The Jungle Book

92

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Disney's The Jungle Book

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1

Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and melee combat

#4Super Mario Run

92

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Super Mario Run

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB70· 9

Year 2016Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling

#5Super Ghouls'n Ghosts

92

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Super Ghouls'n Ghosts

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DRangedDarkHorror

IGDB70· 1

Year 1991Dev Capcom · Playtronic

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat

#6Metroid II: Return of Samus

92

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Metroid II: Return of Samus

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DSci-Fi

IGDB60· 1

Year 1991Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

#7Kirby's Adventure

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Kirby's Adventure

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMeleeFantasy

IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and fantasy world

#8Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia

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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMeleeStealthHistorical

Steam👍 59%· 1.3KIGDB56· 10OC59· 33

Year 2016Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and stealth mechanics

#9A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

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A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMeleeRangedSci-Fi

Steam👍 69%· 911RAWG👍 26%· 42MC68

Year 2011Dev Extend StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and setting scifi

#10Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

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Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DFantasy

IGDB55· 1

Year 1990Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec Toy

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world

#11Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMeleeNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 40%· 3.7KIGDB75· 5

Year 2010Dev Dimps · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus

#12Happy Wheels

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Happy Wheels

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2D

Year 2010Dev Fancy ForceOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay and adventure storytelling

#13Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

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Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DSpace

Year 1992Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with setting space

#14Donkey Kong Junior

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Donkey Kong Junior

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2D

Year 1982Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d.

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Mega Man X4

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DSci-Fi

Year 1997Dev CapcomOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter and setting scifi

Games like Donkey Kong

Pitfall!

Pitfall!

Platformer · Adventure

Kirby's Dream Land

Kirby's Dream Land

Platformer

Ghouls 'n Ghosts

Ghouls 'n Ghosts

Platformer

Mega Man X6

Mega Man X6

Platformer · shooter

Super Mario Land

Super Mario Land

Platformer

Cool Spot

Cool Spot

Platformer

Mega Man X2

Mega Man X2

Platformer · shooter

Mega Man X8

Mega Man X8

Platformer · shooter

Disney's Toy Story

Disney's Toy Story

Platformer

Mega Man 2

Mega Man 2

Platformer · Adventure

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Donkey Kong?: The closest game to Donkey Kong is Mega Man X, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 3 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Donkey Kong?: The three closest games to Donkey Kong are: 1. Mega Man X (92/100, 3 shared attributes) 2. DuckTales: Remastered (92/100, 3 shared attributes) 3. Disney's The Jungle Book (92/100, 3 shared attributes). All share Donkey Kong's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 33 candidates across 3 dimensions.
Is DuckTales: Remastered similar to Donkey Kong?: Yes, very much so — DuckTales: Remastered scores 92/100 similarity to Donkey Kong. They share 3 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Donkey Kong?: The best Platformer games similar to Donkey Kong are Mega Man X, DuckTales: Remastered, Disney's The Jungle Book and Super Mario Run. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Donkey Kong attributes like precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d.
How is similarity to Donkey Kong calculated?: We compare Donkey Kong against every game in our catalog using 3 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 Donkey Kong experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.