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We filtered the 50 games similar to Nikoderiko: The Magical World down to the 16 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Rayman Origins, Metal Slug 2 and Sonic Mania top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Nikoderiko: The Magical World.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Nikoderiko: The Magical World is Rayman Origins — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Metal Slug 2 and Sonic Mania follow close behind.

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The best games like Nikoderiko: The Magical World on PlayStation

16 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.

#1Rayman Origins
Rayman Origins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

It predates Nikoderiko: The Magical World by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
Metal Slug 2
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
Sonic Mania
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
Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineFantasy2D
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping melee combat

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
TowerFall Ascension
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
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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
Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasy2D
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 melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping offline

Where it drifts furthest from Nikoderiko: The Magical World: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Nikoderiko: The Magical World.

Genre100Combat80Game mode76Visuals62Setting31
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
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
Spelunky 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB87· 10OC88· 69
Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping melee combat

Genre100Visuals100Setting64Game mode62
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, while skipping melee combat

It predates Nikoderiko: The Magical World by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode76
Move or Die
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
SpeedRunners
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
Gunstar Heroes
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
LittleBigPlanet
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB96· 9
Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Nikoderiko: The Magical World by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode76
Trials Fusion
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerOffline2DPixel Art
Steam👍 67%· 2.5KIGDB79· 11OC79· 62
Year 2014Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Nikoderiko: The Magical World.

It predates Nikoderiko: The Magical World by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode79Visuals72

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