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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 21 that fit the “Xbox” category. Wandersong, The Bridge and Celeste top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mario vs. Donkey Kong.

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

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The best games like Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Xbox

21 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.

#1WandersongClosest overall match

75

Wandersong

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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!

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75

The Bridge

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

74

Celeste

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

Steam Epic Xbox

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Neva

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#5Little Nightmares

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Little Nightmares

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#6Little Misfortune

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Little Misfortune

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#7Far: Lone Sails

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Far: Lone Sails

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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

#8The Last Campfire

70

The Last Campfire

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0

Steam Epic Xbox

70

Jusant

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloFantasyMeleeNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB86· 3OC84· 83

Year 2023Dev DON'T NODOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual 2d

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0

70

Figment

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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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70

Contrast

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloFantasyNarrativeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB57· 6OC60· 47

Year 2013Dev Compulsion Games · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual 2d

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0

#12Chants of Sennaar

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Chants of Sennaar

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloFantasyStealthMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 30KRAWG👍 86%· 111IGDB80· 2OC82· 46

Year 2023Dev Rundisc · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

Unveil mysteries behind the fragments of the past Legend says that one day, a lone traveler will reunite the Peoples of the Tower, who are no longer able to understand each other following a terrible malediction.

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting70Visuals0

#13Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloFantasyMeleeNarrativeMythology

Steam👍 86%· 5.1KRAWG👍 90%· 937MC89IGDB84· 7

Year 2003Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems, while skipping visual 2d

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is an action game with platforming and puzzle solving elements. You take on the role of the Prince who gets two powerful artifacts: the Dagger of Time and the Sands of Time. Tricked by the Vizier, he releases the Sands that turn citizens into monsters.

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

It predates Mario vs. Donkey Kong by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting60Visuals0

68

Submerged

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting36Visuals0

#15Bramble: The Mountain King

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Bramble: The Mountain King

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting31Visuals0

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