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Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to New Super Mario Bros. U is New Super Mario Bros. — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Kirby's Epic Yarn and New Super Mario Bros. Wii follow close behind.

#1New Super Mario Bros.92 #2Kirby's Epic Yarn92 #3New Super Mario Bros. Wii92 #4LittleBigPlanet 392 #5New Super Mario Bros. 292

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25 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to New Super Mario Bros. U. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1New Super Mario Bros.

92

New Super Mario Bros.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee

IGDB95· 2

Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

#2Kirby's Epic Yarn

92

Kirby's Epic Yarn

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SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB85· 4

Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

#3New Super Mario Bros. Wii

92

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB81· 4

Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

#4LittleBigPlanet 3

92

LittleBigPlanet 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World

IGDB78· 10OC79· 57

Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world

#5New Super Mario Bros. 2

92

New Super Mario Bros. 2

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SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB77· 12

Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

#6Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers

92

Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers

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SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1990Dev Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

#7Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2

92

Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2

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SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1993Dev Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

92

Sonic Forces

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee

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 single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat

90

Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSolo2DOffline

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

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

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

89

Sonic Mania

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126

Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, melee combat and offline

Steam Epic Xbox

#11Rayman Origins

88

Rayman Origins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

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 single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, fantasy world and offline

88

Spiritfarer

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76

Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing

#13Metal Slug 5

88

Metal Slug 5

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloCo-op2DTacticalMelee

IGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Noise Factory · SNK PlaymoreOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

#14Wannabe Galgame God!!!

87

Wannabe Galgame God!!!

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloCo-op2DNarrativePixel Art

Steam👍 65%· 477RAWG👍 19%· 43MC59IGDB52· 7

Year 2015Dev Crescent Moon GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

87

Spelunky 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPvP

IGDB87· 10OC88· 69

Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and fantasy world

Complete list of adventure games like New Super Mario Bros. U

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with New Super Mario Bros. U, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

Platformer · Adventure

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Platformer · Adventure

Kirby's Dream Land 3

Kirby's Dream Land 3

Platformer · Adventure

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Platformer · Adventure

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Platformer · Adventure

TowerFall Ascension

TowerFall Ascension

Platformer · Fighting

Super Mario World

Super Mario World

Platformer · Adventure

Ghosts 'n Goblins

Ghosts 'n Goblins

Platformer · Shooter

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Kirby: Planet Robobot

Platformer · Adventure

Kirby Super Star Ultra

Kirby Super Star Ultra

Platformer · Adventure

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