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iRank90
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasy
IGDB90· 1
Year 1985Dev CapcomOn PC
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We filtered the 50 games similar to New Super Luigi U down to the 15 that fit the “PC” category. Ghosts 'n Goblins, Sonic Lost World and Sonic Forces top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to New Super Luigi U.
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4
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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to New Super Luigi U is Ghosts 'n Goblins — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Lost World and Sonic Forces follow close behind.
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The best games like New Super Luigi U on PC
15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to New Super Luigi U. 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.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DMeleeThird Person
Steam👍 62%· 5.5KIGDB58· 14
Year 2013Dev Sonic Team · NintendoOn PC
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opMelee
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSolo2DCo-opOffline
Steam👍 89%· 1.4K
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB86· 8
Year 2012Dev RedLynx · Microsoft StudiosOn PC
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DMagicFantasy
IGDB60· 1
Year 1997Dev Monolith Productions · Egmont PolskaOn PC
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling
It predates New Super Luigi U by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
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Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
Year 2009Dev Lima SkyOn PC · Android · iOS
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
#8Worms 2
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Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
Year 1997Dev Team17 · MicroProse Software, Inc.On PC
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling
It predates New Super Luigi U by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DOfflinePixel Art
Steam👍 67%· 2.5KIGDB79· 11OC79· 62
Year 2014Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCasual
Steam👍 70%· 468IGDB40· 1
Year 2008Dev CINEMAX · CinemaxPlaytime ~1hOn PC
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling
Test your reflexes, judgment and tactics while facing up to eight other players in this follow-up to the critically acclaimed and popular arcade game Gumboy: Crazy Adventures, winner of numerous accolades including Gametunnel's GAME OF THE YEAR 2006.
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Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-op
Year 1998Dev LogicwareOn PC · Mac
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling
It predates New Super Luigi U by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode71
#12Super Contra
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iRank58
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opSci-Fi
IGDB58· 3
Year 1988Dev KonamiOn PC
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling
It predates New Super Luigi U by 25 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode71Visuals64
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opOffline
Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1
Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling
It predates New Super Luigi U by 20 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals73Game mode63
51
iRank70
Platformer2D Platformer
Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB77· 10OC80· 107
Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping adventure storytelling
Released 6 years after New Super Luigi U.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode61
Platformer2D Platformer
Steam👍 84%· 5.2KRAWG👍 39%· 78MC81
Year 2013Dev Transhuman DesignPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, competitive edge and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling
If you like total freedom in the way you conquer the enemy this is the ultimate war game for you. Build freeform constructions as a medieval Builder, fight in sword duels as a Knight or snipe with your bow as an Archer.
Genre100Visuals68Game mode62