13 Games like Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Mario vs. Donkey Kong down to the 13 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. The Bridge, Neva and Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mario vs. Donkey Kong.

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The best games like Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch

13 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.

#1The BridgeClosest overall match

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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.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Neva

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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

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#3Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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SoloFantasyCozyNarrativeRelaxing

Steam👍 98%· 19KIGDB88· 2OC78· 26

Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual 2d

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

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Steam Epic Xbox

#8Figment

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SoloFantasyMeleeCasualNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB89· 3OC79· 33

Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual 2d

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

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SoloFantasyRelaxingNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 76%· 4.8KIGDB57· 9OC54· 52

Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and vibe relaxing, while skipping visual 2d

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

It predates Mario vs. Donkey Kong by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic PS

#10Bramble: The Mountain King

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SoloFantasyMeleeNarrativeDark

Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38

Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping visual 2d

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

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Steam Epic Xbox

#11Stick it to the Man!

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Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39

Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#12Hue

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Solo2D

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB78· 16OC79· 64

Year 2016Dev Fiddlesticks · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping fantasy world

It predates Mario vs. Donkey Kong by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic PS

#13Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

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Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

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

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Steam Xbox PS

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