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New Super Mario Bros. Wii is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. LittleBigPlanet, New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. Wonder lead the list, with LittleBigPlanet reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes New Super Mario Bros. Wii special.

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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

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The closest game to New Super Mario Bros. Wii is LittleBigPlanet — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. Wonder follow close behind.

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Games like New Super Mario Bros. Wii

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
LittleBigPlanet
Platformer2D 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 adventure storytelling

New Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D 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

Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DCasual
IGDB95· 7OC91· 150
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Donkey Kong Country Returns
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB86· 7
Year 2010Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Kirby's Epic Yarn
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB85· 4
Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

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

Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D 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

Metal Slug 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee
IGDB82· 6
Year 2000Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

New Super Mario Bros. U
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB80· 9
Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

Donkey Kong Country
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 1994Dev Rare · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Rayman Origins
Platformer2D 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

Sonic Mania
Platformer2D 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

LittleBigPlanet 3
Platformer2D 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

Yoshi's Woolly World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DFantasy
IGDB79· 10OC80· 71
Year 2015Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasy
IGDB100· 1
Year 1995Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to New Super Mario Bros. Wii?
The closest game to New Super Mario Bros. Wii is LittleBigPlanet, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 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 New Super Mario Bros. Wii?
The three closest games to New Super Mario Bros. Wii are: 1. LittleBigPlanet (92/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. New Super Mario Bros. (92/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Super Mario Bros. Wonder (92/100, 5 shared attributes). All share New Super Mario Bros. Wii's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is New Super Mario Bros. similar to New Super Mario Bros. Wii?
Yes, very much so — New Super Mario Bros. scores 92/100 similarity to New Super Mario Bros. Wii. They share 6 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to New Super Mario Bros. Wii?
The best Platformer games similar to New Super Mario Bros. Wii are LittleBigPlanet, New Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Donkey Kong Country Returns. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key New Super Mario Bros. Wii attributes like precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to New Super Mario Bros. Wii calculated?
We compare New Super Mario Bros. Wii against every game in our catalog using 6 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 New Super Mario Bros. Wii experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.