42 Multiplayer games like Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards down to the 42 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Kirby: Squeak Squad, Kirby's Dream Land 3 and Rayman Origins top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.

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The best multiplayer games like Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

42 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Kirby: Squeak Squad

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

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Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

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#2Kirby's Dream Land 3

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with co op

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SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and co op

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#4Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, co op and visual pixel

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MultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and fantasy world

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SoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126

Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, co op and visual pixel

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MultiplayerOfflineSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 89%· 23KIGDB80· 1

Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, competitive edge and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

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OfflineSoloMultiplayer2D

IGDB69· 1

Year 1985Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Sharp

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

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MultiplayerSoloOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20

Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SoloMultiplayerOffline2DPixel Art

Steam👍 67%· 2.5KIGDB79· 11OC79· 62

Year 2014Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#11TowerFall Ascension

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OfflineMultiplayerSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42

Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, ranged combat and fantasy world

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#12Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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OfflineSoloMultiplayer2DCo-op

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Year 2011Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: co op, while skipping melee combat

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#13Ice Climber

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OfflineSoloMultiplayer2DCo-op

Year 1985Dev Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#14Sonic the Hedgehog 3

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OfflineSoloMultiplayer2DCo-op

Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Sega

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

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping melee combat

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#15Spiritfarer

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SoloMultiplayerOffline2DCo-op

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76

Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping melee combat

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Steam GOG Epic

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