Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 100%· 11
Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC
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The best games like Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D on PC
19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. Each one has been evaluated across 1 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.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC
Platformer2D Platformer
Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20
Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming
≠ 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 3 years after Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeCasualCartoon2D
Steam👍 88%· 7.8KIGDB75· 13
Year 2013Dev Capcom · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineOnline
Steam👍 84%· 4.3KIGDB85· 10OC80· 129
Year 2020Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCasualFantasy2DThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1
Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerOffline2DPixel Art
Steam👍 67%· 2.5KIGDB79· 11OC79· 62
Year 2014Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
#10Blade Kitten
45
iRank68
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeCozyAnimeSci-Fi
Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1
Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems
Hollow Wish CollectionThe Hollow Wish Collection Contains: The original game (Episode 1) Episode 2 The Hollow Wish Collection comic Soundtrack and Other Comics PackageThe Soundtrack and Other Comics Package contains all the content found in the Soundtrack and Remixes and Comics Pack - Dirty Angels…
#11Super Contra
45
iRank58
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric
IGDB58· 3
Year 1988Dev KonamiOn PC
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and single-player focus
It predates Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D by 25 years, with what that implies technically.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeHorror2D
Steam👍 40%· 3.7KIGDB75· 5
Year 2010Dev Dimps · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
#13Doodle Jump
45
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
Year 2009Dev Lima SkyOn PC · Android · iOS
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
#14Mega Man X5
45
iRank50
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB50· 1
Year 2000Dev Value Wave · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PC
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and single-player focus
It predates Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
#15Metal Slug 5
45
iRank50
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opTacticalMelee2D
IGDB50· 1
Year 2003Dev Noise Factory · SNK PlaymoreOn PC
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: shooter, adventure storytelling and combat tactical
It predates Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
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