Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World
IGDB96· 9
Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
39 Co-op games like Donkey Kong Country Returns that you should try
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More about this game →We filtered the 50 games similar to Donkey Kong Country Returns down to the 39 that fit the “Co-op” category. LittleBigPlanet, New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. Wonder top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Donkey Kong Country Returns.
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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Donkey Kong Country Returns is LittleBigPlanet — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. Wonder follow close behind.
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The best co-op games like Donkey Kong Country Returns
39 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Donkey Kong Country Returns. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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-op2DMelee
IGDB95· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DCasual
IGDB95· 7OC91· 150
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB86· 12OC84· 138
Year 2014Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB85· 4
Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB81· 4
Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB80· 9
Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 1994Dev Rare · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World
IGDB78· 10OC79· 57
Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB77· 12
Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo
#11Sonic Rush
92
iRank75
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB75· 2
Year 2005Dev Sonic Team · Sega
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
92
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DFantasy
Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Tec Toy
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world
92
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
92
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DNarrative
Year 1994Dev Konami
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: shooter, strong narrative focus and setting scifi
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1990Dev Capcom
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling
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92
Metal Slug 3
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92
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92
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92
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92
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90
Metal Slug 2
Platformer · Shooter
90
Gunstar Heroes
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90
King Arthur's Gold
Platformer · Sandbox
90
Trials Rising
Platformer · Racing
89
Sonic Mania
Platformer · Adventure
88
Rayman Origins
Platformer · Adventure
88
Spiritfarer
Platformer · Adventure
87
Spelunky 2
Platformer · Adventure
87
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
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87
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87
Ice Climber
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87
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Platformer · Adventure
87
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Platformer · Adventure
87
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Platformer · Adventure
86
TowerFall Ascension
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88
Yoshi's Crafted World
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88
Metal Slug 5
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87
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