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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

If Gun Devil left you wanting more, this list of 29 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 6 attributes. Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment comes closest (74/100).

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The closest game to Gun Devil is Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Super Paper Mario follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Gun Devil

29 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gun Devil. 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.

Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleePixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32
Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping free to play

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gun Devil.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals66
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DCasualThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping free to play

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gun Devil.

It predates Gun Devil by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals69
Super Paper Mario
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DDarkLoot
IGDB78· 3
Year 2007Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and loot and gear systems, while skipping free to play

It predates Gun Devil by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals69
#4Pinkman
Pinkman
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMeleeCasual
Steam👍 98%· 696
Year 2017Dev Viridino StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

Pinkman is a fast-paced, action platformer about a lost man with pink skin and an incredible skill to fart. Pinkman is set in deadly fantasy world called "The Mind", where many traps will try to cut your body in half when you struggle to discover what happened, and keep yourself alive.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Super Ghouls'n Ghosts
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DRangedDark
IGDB70· 1
Year 1991Dev Capcom · Playtronic

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting, while skipping free to play

It predates Gun Devil by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting61
Blade Kitten
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleeCozy
Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1
Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping free to play

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…

Where it drifts furthest from Gun Devil: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gun Devil.

It predates Gun Devil by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69Setting24
#7Kid Icarus
74
Kid Icarus
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DRanged
Year 1986Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and ranged combat, while skipping free to play

It predates Gun Devil by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleeStealth
Steam👍 59%· 1.3KIGDB56· 10OC59· 33
Year 2016Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping free to play

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Gun Devil.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting55
Super Mario Bros. 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleePixel Art
Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping free to play

It predates Gun Devil by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals72
Disney's The Jungle Book
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMelee
Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1
Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

It predates Gun Devil by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Rayman
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DPixel Art
IGDB78· 2
Year 1995Dev Ubi Pictures · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping fantasy world

It predates Gun Devil by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72
Super Mario Run
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB70· 9
Year 2016Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Crash Bandicoot: Warped
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DHistoricalSci-Fi
Year 1998Dev Naughty Dog · Universal Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, setting scifi and setting medieval, while skipping free to play

Where it drifts furthest from Gun Devil: setting.

It predates Gun Devil by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69Setting35
Hudson's Adventure Island
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
Year 1986Dev Hudson Soft

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

It predates Gun Devil by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Pitfall!
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
Year 1982Dev Activision · JAMDAT MobileOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

It predates Gun Devil by 40 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Gun Devil?
The closest game to Gun Devil is Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment, scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Gun Devil?
The three closest games to Gun Devil are: 1. Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment (74/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (74/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Super Paper Mario (74/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Gun Devil's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 29 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse similar to Gun Devil?
Yes, very much so — Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse scores 74/100 similarity to Gun Devil. They share 5 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Gun Devil?
The best Platformer games similar to Gun Devil are Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, Super Paper Mario and Pinkman. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Gun Devil attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Gun Devil calculated?
We compare Gun Devil against every game in our catalog using 6 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 Gun Devil experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.