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Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DCasual
IGDB95· 7OC91· 150
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch
8 Games like Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze on Nintendo Switch that you should try
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We filtered the 50 games similar to Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze down to the 8 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Sonic Forces and Trials Rising top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is Super Mario Bros. Wonder — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Forces and Trials Rising follow close behind.
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The best games like Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze on Nintendo Switch
8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. 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
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus
Released 3 years after Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals62
Platformer2D Platformer
Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB77· 10OC80· 107
Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline
Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126
Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and melee combat
Where it drifts furthest from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: visuals.
Released 3 years after Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
Genre100Game mode89Visuals47
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC
Platformer2D Platformer
IGDB87· 10OC88· 69
Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2D
IGDB79· 12OC80· 111
Year 2019Dev Good-Feel · NintendoOn Switch
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB87· 12OC88· 120
Year 2019Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch