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iRank90
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2DNarrativeCasual
Steam👍 93%· 9.6KIGDB93· 3OC81· 90
Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android
15 Games like Kirby: Canvas Curse on Nintendo Switch that you should try
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We filtered the 44 games similar to Kirby: Canvas Curse down to the 15 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Planet of Lana, Stick it to the Man! and Far: Lone Sails top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kirby: Canvas Curse.
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The best games like Kirby: Canvas Curse on Nintendo Switch
15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kirby: Canvas Curse. 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.
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39
Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2DNarrativePost-Apocalyptic
Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66
Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2DNarrativeDark
Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-Fi
Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB89· 3OC83· 94
Year 2023Dev Sad Owl Studios · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping visual 2d
Where it drifts furthest from Kirby: Canvas Curse: visuals.
Released 18 years after Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeCasualNarrativeCozy
Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB89· 3OC79· 33
Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual 2d
Where it drifts furthest from Kirby: Canvas Curse: visuals.
Released 12 years after Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkLinear
Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38
Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual 2d
Where it drifts furthest from Kirby: Canvas Curse: visuals.
Released 18 years after Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51
Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping visual 2d
Where it drifts furthest from Kirby: Canvas Curse: visuals.
Released 13 years after Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals0
#10Snake Pass
74
iRank77
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeCasualHardcoreCozy
Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping visual 2d
Where it drifts furthest from Kirby: Canvas Curse: visuals.
Released 12 years after Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2DRangedCasual
Steam👍 92%· 3.1KIGDB78· 10
Year 2013Dev Gaijin GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DNarrativeRelaxingFantasy
Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111
Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat
Released 19 years after Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DDarkNarrativeHorror
Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10
Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat
Released 5 years after Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DNarrativeCasualRelaxing
Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB70· 1OC80· 26
Year 2020Dev Amanita DesignOn PS4 · PC · iOS
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping melee combat
Released 15 years after Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DNarrativeCasualCozy
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping melee combat
Released 14 years after Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100