11 Platformer games like MDK2 that you should try

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We filtered the 37 games similar to MDK2 down to the 11 that fit the “Platformer” category. Cave Story+, Defy Gravity Extended and Neon White top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to MDK2.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

The best platformer games like MDK2

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to MDK2. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Cave Story+

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 93%· 8.0KRAWG👍 79%· 316MC83IGDB81· 1OC88· 16

Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, ranged combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping third-person shooting

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Defy Gravity Extended

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiCasual

Steam👍 86%· 8.5KRAWG👍 12%· 162

Year 2016Dev Paul Fisch · Fish Factory GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, setting space and visual 2d, while skipping third-person shooting

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative3D

Steam👍 98%· 20KRAWG👍 91%· 245MC88IGDB89· 6OC89· 81

Year 2022Dev Ben Esposito · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, card game strategy and ranged combat, while skipping third-person shooting

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 88%· 3.9KIGDB80· 1

Year 1999Dev SNKOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, co op and offline, while skipping third-person shooting

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#5Ultimate Chicken Horse

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreMultiplayerOffline

Steam👍 96%· 52KRAWG👍 89%· 228IGDB79· 5OC79· 23

Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · Clever Endeavour GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, vibe casual and competitive edge, while skipping third-person shooting

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMelee

Steam👍 93%· 43

Year 2015Dev Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks · Gamera GamePlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: third-person shooting.

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Steam GOG

#7Cuphead

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC87IGDB87· 17OC88· 214

Year 2017Dev Studio MDHR · StudioMDHR EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and ranged combat, while skipping third-person shooting

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiThird PersonFirst Person

IGDB78· 5

Year 2010Dev D-Rockets · Nintendo

✓ Like MDK2, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with visual first person, while skipping third-person shooting

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#9Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

IGDB86· 4

Year 2007Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed MDK2, expect shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping third-person shooting

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#10DEADBOLT

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreStealth

Steam👍 96%· 5.6KRAWG👍 84%· 90MC76IGDB75· 2

Year 2016Dev Hopoo GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping third-person shooting

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#11ODDCORE

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMeleeRangedFirst Person

RAWG👍 89%· 27

Year 2018Dev Mobge · MOBGE YAZILIM GELISTIRME VE BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIOn iOS · Android · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed MDK2, expect shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and visual first person, while skipping third-person shooting

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Nintendo

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