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Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Rayman Origins, Sonic Mania and Metal Slug 2 lead the list, with Rayman Origins reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell special.

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The closest game to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell is Rayman Origins — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Mania and Metal Slug 2 follow close behind.

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52 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Rayman Origins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D
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 melee combat

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping visual pixel

Sonic Mania
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2DPixel Art
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 and visual third person

Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2DPixel Art
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 fantasy world

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2DPixel Art
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

New Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
IGDB95· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping offline

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

Metal Slug 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2DPixel Art
IGDB82· 6
Year 2000Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox

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

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

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

TowerFall Ascension
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2DPixel Art
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 fantasy world

Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOffline2D
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, while skipping melee combat

Gunstar Heroes
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2DPixel Art
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

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

Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB87· 4
Year 2011Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline.

≠ Missing: 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell?
The closest game to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell is Rayman Origins, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell?
The three closest games to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell are: 1. Rayman Origins (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Sonic Mania (97/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Metal Slug 2 (97/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 52 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Sonic Mania similar to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell?
Yes, very much so — Sonic Mania scores 97/100 similarity to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell. They share 9 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell?
The best Platformer games similar to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell are Rayman Origins, Sonic Mania, Metal Slug 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell calculated?
We compare Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell against every game in our catalog using 9 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 Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.