61
iRank90
Platformer2D Platformer
MeleeCasual2DPixel ArtSolo
Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126
Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
47 Games like Ninja Ming that you should try
Games like Ninja Ming · Find similar →
More about this game →Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.
Ninja Ming is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure in quite the same way. We compared Ninja Ming against over 6,700 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Sonic Mania, Pinkman and DuckTales: Remastered lead the list, with Sonic Mania reaching a 61/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Ninja Ming special.
iRank97/ 100
Did you find what you were looking for?
Quick answer
The closest game to Ninja Ming is Sonic Mania — scoring 61/100 on our similarity scale. Pinkman and DuckTales: Remastered follow close behind.
🗳️
Help us build the best rankings
Community poweredVote on each result below — good match or not. Every vote directly shapes how we rank similar games for everyone.
Top games similar to Ninja Ming
47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ninja Ming. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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
MeleeCasual2DSolo
Steam👍 98%· 696
Year 2017Dev Viridino StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and vibe casual
≠ Stands apart with single-player focus, while skipping racing gameplay
Pinkman is a fast-paced, action platformer about a lost man with pink skin and an incredible skill to fart. Pinkman is set in deadly fantasy world called "The Mind", where many traps will try to cut your body in half when you struggle to discover what happened, and keep yourself alive.
Genre100Combat100Tone64Visuals63
Platformer2D Platformer
MeleeCasual2DSoloCartoon
Steam👍 88%· 7.8KIGDB75· 13
Year 2013Dev Capcom · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and vibe casual
≠ Stands apart with setting cartoon and single-player focus, while skipping racing gameplay
It predates Ninja Ming by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Visuals64Tone63
Platformer2D Platformer
Melee2DPixel ArtSoloSci-Fi
Steam👍 100%· 11
Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC
Platformer2D Platformer
MeleeCasual2DMultiplayerSolo
Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20
Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, racing gameplay and vibe casual
≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, competitive edge and multiplayer gameplay, 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.
Where it drifts furthest from Ninja Ming: tone.
Genre100Combat100Visuals64Tone45
Platformer2D Platformer
Melee2DPixel ArtSoloFantasy
Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32
Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
Platformer2D Platformer
Melee2DPixel ArtMultiplayerCo-op
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, while skipping racing gameplay
It predates Ninja Ming by 23 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
Melee2DPixel ArtSoloSci-Fi
Steam👍 90%· 5.5KIGDB85· 1
Year 1993Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PC
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus, while skipping racing gameplay
It predates Ninja Ming by 28 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
Melee2DPixel ArtOfflineSolo
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, offline and single-player focus, while skipping racing gameplay
It predates Ninja Ming by 29 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
Melee2DSoloMultiplayerCo-op
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, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping racing gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Ninja Ming: tone.
It predates Ninja Ming by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Visuals63Tone0
Platformer2D Platformer
Melee2DSoloMultiplayerCo-op
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, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping racing gameplay
It predates Ninja Ming by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Visuals64
Platformer2D Platformer
MeleePixel Art2DSoloDark
Steam👍 87%· 9.3KIGDB72· 11OC74· 62
Year 2016Dev Do My Best Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC
#13Blade Kitten
57
iRank68
Platformer2D Platformer
MeleeCozy2DSoloAnime
Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1
Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and setting anime, while skipping racing gameplay
Hollow Wish CollectionThe Hollow Wish Collection Contains: The original game (Episode 1) Episode 2 The Hollow Wish Collection comic Soundtrack and Other Comics PackageThe Soundtrack and Other Comics Package contains all the content found in the Soundtrack and Remixes and Comics Pack - Dirty Angels…
Where it drifts furthest from Ninja Ming: tone and visuals.
It predates Ninja Ming by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Visuals49Tone36
Platformer2D Platformer
Melee2DPixel ArtOfflineMultiplayer
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, while skipping racing gameplay
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 Ninja Ming by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Combat74
Platformer2D Platformer
MeleeCasualCozy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 96%· 2.4KIGDB65· 1
Year 2021Dev MajorariattoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel
≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, ranged combat and single-player focus, while skipping racing gameplay
Pureya is a collection of arcade minigames that play with just 2 buttons. Every 10 seconds, the game will jump from one minigame to the next. Avoid obstacles and collect marbles, then use them in a pachinko machine to unlock skins and new minigames. Features: · 30 minigames. · Hundreds of skins. · Dynamic difficulty that goes up or down according to your performance.
Genre100Visuals100Tone88Combat61
Complete list of Ninja Ming alternatives
The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Ninja Ming, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.
51
Sonic Generations
Platformer · Adventure
49
Spiritfarer
Platformer · Adventure
51
Disney's The Jungle Book
Platformer · Adventure
51
Disney's Hercules Action Game
Platformer · Adventure
51
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Platformer · Adventure
47
Move or Die
Platformer
48
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Platformer · Adventure
51
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Platformer · Adventure
44
Gravity Circuit
Platformer · Fighting
46
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Platformer · Adventure
54
Super Mario Bros. 2
Platformer · Adventure
51
Sonic Lost World
Platformer · Adventure
44
Duke Nukem
Platformer · Shooter
44
Metal Slug 3
Platformer · Shooter
51
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
Platformer · Adventure
50
Sonic Forces
Platformer · Adventure
51
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Platformer · Adventure
51
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Platformer · Adventure
51
Super Mario Bros.
Platformer · Adventure
48
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia
Platformer · Adventure
42
Gunstar Heroes
Platformer · Shooter
42
Trials Fusion
Platformer · Racing
48
Metal Slug 5
Platformer · Shooter
37
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platformer
44
Gumboy Tournament
Platformer · Racing
42
Kirby's Adventure
Platformer
41
A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
Platformer
42
Kirby's Dream Land
Platformer
34
Mega Man 8
Platformer · Shooter
44
Wake
Platformer
34
Mega Man 5
Platformer · Shooter
34
Mega Man 7
Platformer · Shooter
Explore games similar to Ninja Ming by category
Rankings in the same genre
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Ninja Ming?
- The closest game to Ninja Ming is Sonic Mania, scoring 61/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Ninja Ming?
- The three closest games to Ninja Ming are: 1. Sonic Mania (61/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Pinkman (58/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. DuckTales: Remastered (58/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Ninja Ming's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 10 dimensions.
- Is Pinkman similar to Ninja Ming?
- Yes — Pinkman scores 58/100 similarity to Ninja Ming. They share 5 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
- What Platformer games are similar to Ninja Ming?
- The best Platformer games similar to Ninja Ming are Sonic Mania, Pinkman, DuckTales: Remastered and Ristar. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Ninja Ming attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.
- How is similarity to Ninja Ming calculated?
- We compare Ninja Ming against every game in our catalog using 10 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 Ming experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.