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Jetpack Joyride is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 4 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ristar, Gravity Circuit and Duke Nukem lead the list, with Ristar reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Jetpack Joyride special.

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The closest game to Jetpack Joyride is Ristar — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Gravity Circuit and Duke Nukem follow close behind.

#1Ristar97 #2Gravity Circuit97 #3Duke Nukem97 #4Jazz Jackrabbit97 #5Mega Man X97

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Ristar

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleePixel Art

Steam👍 100%· 11

Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and visual pixel

#2Gravity Circuit

97

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Gravity Circuit

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleePixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KMC89IGDB90· 1OC86· 14

Year 2023Dev Domesticated Ants · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, melee combat and visual pixel

97

iRank88

Duke Nukem

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleePixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 137

Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, melee combat and visual pixel

#4Jazz Jackrabbit

97

iRank87

Jazz Jackrabbit

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

IGDB87· 1

Year 1994Dev Epic Games

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, adventure storytelling and visual pixel

97

iRank85

Mega Man X

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter and adventure storytelling

95

iRank88

Sonic CD

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleePost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 90%· 5.5KIGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world

92

iRank98

Pinkman

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMeleeCasual

Steam👍 98%· 696

Year 2017Dev Viridino StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

#8Earthworm Jim

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Earthworm Jim

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB76· 2

Year 1994Dev Shiny Entertainment · Tec Toy

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter

97

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Mega Man 8

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

IGDB69· 2

Year 1996Dev Capcom · Ocean SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter and visual pixel

#10Metroid II: Return of Samus

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Metroid II: Return of Samus

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB60· 1

Year 1991Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter and adventure storytelling

#11The Final Station

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The Final Station

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeDark

Steam👍 87%· 9.3KIGDB72· 11OC74· 62

Year 2016Dev Do My Best Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and shooter

#12Disney's The Jungle Book

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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, while skipping setting scifi

#13A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

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A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeRanged

Steam👍 69%· 911RAWG👍 26%· 42MC68

Year 2011Dev Extend StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and crafting mechanics

#14Blade Kitten

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Blade Kitten

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeCozy

Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1

Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

97

Mega Man 6

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

Year 1993Dev Capcom · Playtronic

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Jetpack Joyride?: The closest game to Jetpack Joyride is Ristar, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, single-player focus and setting scifi. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Jetpack Joyride?: The three closest games to Jetpack Joyride are: 1. Ristar (97/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Gravity Circuit (97/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Duke Nukem (97/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Jetpack Joyride's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 44 candidates across 4 dimensions.
Is Gravity Circuit similar to Jetpack Joyride?: Yes, very much so — Gravity Circuit scores 97/100 similarity to Jetpack Joyride. They share 4 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Jetpack Joyride?: The best Platformer games similar to Jetpack Joyride are Ristar, Gravity Circuit, Duke Nukem and Jazz Jackrabbit. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Jetpack Joyride attributes like precision platforming, single-player focus and setting scifi.
How is similarity to Jetpack Joyride calculated?: We compare Jetpack Joyride against every game in our catalog using 4 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 Jetpack Joyride experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.