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Move or Die is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, vibe casual and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Rayman Origins, SpeedRunners and Metal Slug 2 lead the list, with Rayman Origins reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Move or Die special.

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Year 2016Dev Those Awesome Guys

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The closest game to Move or Die is Rayman Origins — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. SpeedRunners and Metal Slug 2 follow close behind.

#1Rayman Origins95 #2SpeedRunners96 #3Metal Slug 295 #4Sonic the Hedgehog 295 #5Sonic Mania92

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Games like Move or Die

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Rayman Origins

95

Rayman Origins

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, melee combat and single-player focus

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

96

SpeedRunners

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflinePvPMeleeCasualCompetitive2D

Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20

Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, vibe casual and competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay and sports simulation, while skipping online features

95

Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

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

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: shooter, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting, while skipping vibe casual

#4Sonic the Hedgehog 2

95

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

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

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

92

Sonic Mania

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeCasual2D

Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126

Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, vibe casual and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, visual pixel and visual third person, while skipping competitive edge

Steam Epic Xbox

#6TowerFall Ascension

91

TowerFall Ascension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

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, melee combat and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and ranged combat, while skipping vibe casual

#7Kirby's Return to Dream Land

89

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB87· 4

Year 2011Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, offline and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping vibe casual

89

Spelunky 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnline2D

IGDB87· 10OC88· 69

Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping vibe casual

#9Gunstar Heroes

90

Gunstar Heroes

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

#10Super Mario Bros. Wonder

87

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opCasual2D

IGDB95· 7OC91· 150

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping competitive edge

#11LittleBigPlanet

85

LittleBigPlanet

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World

IGDB96· 9

Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

86

Spiritfarer

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOffline2D

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76

Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, co op and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

#13Kirby: Squeak Squad

92

Kirby: Squeak Squad

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

IGDB65· 2

Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping vibe casual

#14Trials Rising

91

Trials Rising

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPCompetitive2D

Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB77· 10OC80· 107

Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, competitive edge and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay and sports simulation, while skipping vibe casual

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Sackboy: A Big Adventure

87

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineOnline2D

Steam👍 84%· 4.3KIGDB85· 10OC80· 129

Year 2020Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe casual

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Move or Die?: The closest game to Move or Die is Rayman Origins, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Move or Die?: The three closest games to Move or Die are: 1. Rayman Origins (95/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. SpeedRunners (96/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Metal Slug 2 (95/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Move or Die's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is SpeedRunners similar to Move or Die?: Yes, very much so — SpeedRunners scores 96/100 similarity to Move or Die. They share 10 attributes, including precision platforming and multiplayer gameplay. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Move or Die?: The best Platformer games similar to Move or Die are Rayman Origins, SpeedRunners, Metal Slug 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Move or Die attributes like precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Move or Die calculated?: We compare Move or Die against every game in our catalog using 11 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Move or Die experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.