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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.

We filtered the 40 games similar to Jump King down to the 16 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Risk of Rain, The Final Station and Inmost top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Jump King.

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NarrativeHardcoreSolo
Year 2019Dev Nexile

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Jump King is Risk of Rain — scoring 63/100 on our similarity scale. The Final Station and Inmost follow close behind.

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The best games like Jump King on Nintendo Switch

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Jump King. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Risk of Rain
Risk of Rain
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17
Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, shooter and survival mechanics, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: game mode and setting.

Genre100Visuals100Combat65Tone61Setting32Game mode22
#2The Final Station
The Final Station
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorPixel Art2D
Steam👍 87%· 9.3KIGDB72· 11OC74· 62
Year 2016Dev Do My Best Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Jump King, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, shooter and deep simulation, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone65Genre50Setting38
#3Inmost
Inmost
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorPixel Art2D
Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Like Jump King, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone69Setting60Genre50
Bramble: The Mountain King
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38
Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Jump King: precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, survival mechanics and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: visuals.

Released 4 years after Jump King.

Combat100Game mode100Tone69Setting59Genre50Visuals0
The End Is Nigh
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreDark2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 3.4KIGDB74· 3OC82· 29
Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone81Setting0
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170
Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode85Tone64Visuals39Setting32
Super Meat Boy
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtCasual
Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB85· 4OC83· 25
Year 2010Dev Team Meat · BlitWorksOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

It predates Jump King by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone60
Mega Man 11
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DSci-Fi
Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115
Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals65Tone60Setting0
Shovel Knight
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100
Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: game mode and setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone54Setting38Game mode34
Spelunky
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: game mode and setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals65Tone61Setting38Game mode27
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32
Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre50Setting38
Snake Pass
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCasual
Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Jump King, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Jump King.

Combat100Game mode100Tone58Genre50Visuals0
Stick it to the Man!
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39
Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Jump King: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping horror tension

Combat100Game mode100Visuals65Genre50
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66
Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Jump King, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping horror tension

Combat100Game mode100Visuals65Genre50
#15Mega Man 9
Mega Man 9
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2DPixel Art
Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7
Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Jump King: setting.

It predates Jump King by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone84Setting0

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