87
iRank93
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac
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We filtered the 50 games similar to Nikoderiko: The Magical World down to the 39 that fit the “Co-op” category. Rayman Origins, Metal Slug 2 and Kirby's Dream Land 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Nikoderiko: The Magical World.
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Year 2024Dev VEA Games
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The best co-op games like Nikoderiko: The Magical World
39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Nikoderiko: The Magical World. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeFantasy2D
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 historical setting
It predates Nikoderiko: The Magical World by 26 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals86Setting58
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
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 fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Nikoderiko: The Magical World: visuals.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals47
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineFantasy2D
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasy2D
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 setting medieval
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.
It predates Nikoderiko: The Magical World by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Combat69Setting63Visuals59
Platformer2D Platformer
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 fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Nikoderiko: The Magical World: setting.
It predates Nikoderiko: The Magical World by 32 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals74Setting0
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB87· 4
Year 2011Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Sega
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline.
≠ Missing: melee combat.
It predates Nikoderiko: The Magical World by 30 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB79· 11OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, while skipping melee combat
Where it drifts furthest from Nikoderiko: The Magical World: combat.
It predates Nikoderiko: The Magical World by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat0
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOffline2D
Steam👍 84%· 4.3KIGDB85· 10OC80· 129
Year 2020Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and sandbox world, while skipping melee combat
Where it drifts furthest from Nikoderiko: The Magical World: visuals.
Genre100Game mode89Visuals39
#12Move or Die
68
iRank86
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerOfflineCo-opSoloMelee2D
Steam👍 89%· 23KIGDB80· 1
Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, competitive edge and online features, while skipping adventure storytelling
It predates Nikoderiko: The Magical World by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode88
#13SpeedRunners
68
iRank85
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20
Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling
In a city filled with superheroes, getting to crimes becomes a competition on its own. Fortunately there are enough rockets, bombs, grappling hooks, spikes, and other goodies lying around -- to make the competition fun and fast. Welcome to SpeedRunners.
It predates Nikoderiko: The Magical World by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode88
Platformer2D 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 adventure storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from Nikoderiko: The Magical World: setting.
It predates Nikoderiko: The Magical World by 31 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Combat63Setting0
#15Ice Climber
61
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1985Dev Nintendo
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