97
iRank83
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DCasualThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android
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More about this game →Kid Icarus is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, ranged combat and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 32 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, Super Paper Mario and pureya lead the list, with Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Kid Icarus special.
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iRank78
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DDarkLoot
IGDB78· 3
Year 2007Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo
#3pureya
93
iRank86
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloRanged2DMeleeCasual
Steam👍 96%· 2.4KIGDB65· 1
Year 2021Dev MajorariattoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android
92
iRank89
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DPixel Art
IGDB90· 11OC89· 88
Year 2015Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · Nintendo
91
iRank90
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DDarkHorror
IGDB90· 1
Year 1995Dev Konami · St. GIGA
97
iRank65
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DThird Person
IGDB65
Year 2003Dev Ubisoft Shanghai · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac
92
iRank86
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DDarkPixel Art
IGDB86· 1
Year 1989Dev Capcom · Walt Disney Computer Software
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual pixel, while skipping shooter
95
iRank70
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloRangedFantasy2DDark
IGDB70· 1
Year 1991Dev Capcom · Playtronic
#9Rayman
92
iRank78
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DPixel Art
IGDB78· 2
Year 1995Dev Ubi Pictures · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
97
iRank55
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2D
IGDB55· 1
Year 1990Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec Toy
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: shooter.
#11DLC Quest
92
iRank74
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DCasualExplorationPixel Art
Steam👍 88%· 6.2KRAWG👍 52%· 200
Year 2013Dev Going Loud StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
91
iRank76
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DSci-Fi
IGDB76· 2
Year 1994Dev Shiny Entertainment · Tec Toy
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, shooter and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling
92
iRank70
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB70· 9
Year 2016Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS
91
iRank67
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DSci-Fi
IGDB67· 2
Year 2011Dev Halfbrick Studios · BeatshapersOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
95
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DDarkHorror
Year 1988Dev Capcom
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping shooter
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Kid Icarus?
- The closest game to Kid Icarus is Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, scoring 97/100 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 Kid Icarus?
- The three closest games to Kid Icarus are: 1. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Super Paper Mario (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. pureya (93/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Kid Icarus's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 32 candidates across 7 dimensions.
- Is Super Paper Mario similar to Kid Icarus?
- Yes, very much so — Super Paper Mario scores 97/100 similarity to Kid Icarus. 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 Kid Icarus?
- The best Platformer games similar to Kid Icarus are Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, Super Paper Mario, pureya and Super Mario Maker. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Kid Icarus attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Kid Icarus calculated?
- We compare Kid Icarus against every game in our catalog using 7 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 Kid Icarus experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.