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We filtered the 45 games similar to Mario vs. Donkey Kong down to the 35 that fit the “PC” category. Braid, Wandersong and The Bridge top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mario vs. Donkey Kong.

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Year 2024Dev Nintendo Software Technology

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Mario vs. Donkey Kong is Braid — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Wandersong and The Bridge follow close behind.

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The best games like Mario vs. Donkey Kong on PC

35 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mario vs. Donkey Kong. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.

#1Braid
Braid
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DNarrativeHardcore
Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3
Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

It predates Mario vs. Donkey Kong by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
Wandersong
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DNarrativeCozy
Steam👍 95%· 3.9KRAWG👍 66%· 95IGDB89· 5OC84· 43
Year 2018Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

A musical adventure where you use singing to save the world! Play as a silly bard who embarks on a globe-trotting journey to learn about the mysterious Earthsong, said to be able to prevent the universe’s imminent end. Along the way there’s a huge cast of characters to meet, puzzles to solve and songs to sing!

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
The Bridge
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DCasualNarrative
Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17
Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

It predates Mario vs. Donkey Kong by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
Blackthorne
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DPixel Art
Year 1994Dev Mass Media Inc · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC · Mac

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and visual pixel

It predates Mario vs. Donkey Kong by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals72
Webbed
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleeCozy
Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 88%· 95
Year 2021Dev Sbug GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing

Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals54
Celeste
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74
Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

Celeste is a platformer about climbing a mountain, from the creators of TowerFall. Explore a sprawling mountain with over 500 levels bursting with secrets, across 8 unique areas. Unlock a hardcore Remix for each area, with completely new levels that will push your climbing skills to the limit.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals52
Neva
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DNarrativeRelaxing
Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111
Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting74
Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleeRanged
Steam👍 92%· 3.1KIGDB78· 10
Year 2013Dev Gaijin GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and punishing difficulty

It predates Mario vs. Donkey Kong by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Setting64
Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DStealthMelee
Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Mario vs. Donkey Kong: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals66Setting49
Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DNarrativeCasual
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Mario vs. Donkey Kong: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting44
Freedom Planet
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel

Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force.

Where it drifts furthest from Mario vs. Donkey Kong: setting.

It predates Mario vs. Donkey Kong by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals64Setting40
Far: Lone Sails
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Mario vs. Donkey Kong: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting32
Deadlight
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleeDark
Steam👍 79%· 13KIGDB71· 7
Year 2012Dev Tequila Works · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Mario vs. Donkey Kong: setting.

It predates Mario vs. Donkey Kong by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting26
Monument Valley
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasyRelaxingCasualNarrative
Steam👍 98%· 8.4KRAWG👍 93%· 545MC89
Year 2014Dev ustwo gamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping visual 2d

** Apple Game of the Year 2014 ** ** Winner of Apple Design Award 2014 ** In Monument Valley you will manipulate impossible architecture and guide a silent princess through a stunningly beautiful world.

Where it drifts furthest from Mario vs. Donkey Kong: visuals.

It predates Mario vs. Donkey Kong by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0
Moss: Book II
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasyMeleeCozyCasual
Steam👍 99%· 743IGDB85· 4OC85· 56
Year 2022Dev PolyarcPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping visual 2d

Quill is back! In Moss: Book II, the story picks up right where things left off following the successful rescue of Quill’s uncle Argus.

Where it drifts furthest from Mario vs. Donkey Kong: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0

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