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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mother Machine down to the 32 that fit the “Adventure” category. Spelunky 2, Valkyrie Saga and Spiritfarer top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mother Machine.

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The best adventure games like Mother Machine

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mother Machine. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Spelunky 2Closest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineProcedural2D

IGDB87· 10OC88· 69

Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and PvP competition, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#2Valkyrie SagaClosest on combat

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SoloMeleeProceduralAnimePixel Art

Steam👍 66%· 132

Year 2017Dev Daniel Fernandez Chavez · COWCATPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play. There are a lot of characters, stores and enemies that will tell you a legendary story.

Where it drifts furthest from Mother Machine: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Mother Machine.

It predates Mother Machine by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3SpiritfarerClosest on tone

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Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineNarrativeCozyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76

Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe relaxing and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Mother Machine: progression.

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping roguelike runs

It predates Mother Machine by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

It predates Mother Machine by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Kirby's Dream Land 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

It predates Mother Machine by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode82Visuals65

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

It predates Mother Machine by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#8TowerFall AscensionClosest on game mode

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OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42

Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

TowerFall is an indie action-game with focus on local multiplayer. It was initially developed as an exclusive for OUYA microconsole and was later ported on other systems as TowerFall Ascension.

Where it drifts furthest from Mother Machine: visuals.

It predates Mother Machine by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#9Sonic ForcesClosest on progression

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeSkill Tree2D

Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95

Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, combat tactical and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Mother Machine: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Mother Machine.

It predates Mother Machine by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Sonic Mania

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126

Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, visual pixel and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Mother Machine: tone and visuals.

It predates Mother Machine by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#11Kirby: Squeak Squad

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

IGDB65· 2

Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

It predates Mother Machine by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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Nintendo

#12Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Year 2000Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

It predates Mother Machine by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB87· 4

Year 2011Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

It predates Mother Machine by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Sonic the Hedgehog 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Sega

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

It predates Mother Machine by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15New Super Mario Bros.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

IGDB95· 2

Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Mother Machine: tone.

It predates Mother Machine by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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Nintendo

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