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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell down to the 9 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Sonic Mania, Spiritfarer and Sonic Forces top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell.

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell is Sonic Mania — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Spiritfarer and Sonic Forces follow close behind.

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The best games like Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell on Nintendo Switch

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell. 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.

#1Sonic Mania
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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals85
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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals60
Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
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 Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell.

Genre100Game mode88Combat84Visuals38
Spelunky 2
Platformer2D 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, while skipping melee combat

Genre100Game mode70Visuals60
#5The Final Station
The Final Station
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleePixel Art2DDark
Steam👍 87%· 9.3KIGDB72· 11OC74· 62
Year 2016Dev Do My Best Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, shooter and deep simulation, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode28
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

Genre100Combat100Game mode87Visuals62
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

Genre100Game mode88Visuals60
Trials Rising
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPvP
Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB77· 10OC80· 107
Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping adventure storytelling

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell.

Genre100Game mode79Visuals60
Yoshi's Crafted World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2D
IGDB79· 12OC80· 111
Year 2019Dev Good-Feel · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and co op.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals60

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