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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 39 games similar to Pepper Grinder down to the 15 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, The End Is Nigh and Shovel Knight top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pepper Grinder.

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Pepper Grinder is Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. The End Is Nigh and Shovel Knight follow close behind.

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The best games like Pepper Grinder on Nintendo Switch

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pepper Grinder. 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.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170
Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode85Tone70Setting64Visuals41
#2The End Is Nigh
The End Is Nigh
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 3.4KIGDB74· 3OC82· 29
Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone68Setting0
#3Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100
Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: game mode.

It predates Pepper Grinder by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Tone60Game mode34
Super Meat Boy
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtCasual
Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB85· 4OC83· 25
Year 2010Dev Team Meat · BlitWorksOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates Pepper Grinder by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone65
Mega Man 11
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DSci-Fi
Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115
Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone66Visuals66Setting0
Spelunky
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: game mode.

It predates Pepper Grinder by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone67Visuals66Game mode27
Risk of Rain
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17
Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: game mode.

It predates Pepper Grinder by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat70Tone67Setting64Game mode22
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32
Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre50
#9Snake Pass
Snake Pass
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyCasual
Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Pepper Grinder, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Pepper Grinder.

Combat100Game mode100Tone77Genre50Visuals0
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasySci-Fi
Steam👍 92%· 22K
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Pepper Grinder, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Tone70Setting64Genre50Visuals0
Figment
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeCozyFantasyCasual
Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB89· 3OC79· 33
Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Pepper Grinder, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: visuals and tone.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Genre50Tone40Visuals0
Stick it to the Man!
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39
Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Pepper Grinder: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping punishing difficulty

It predates Pepper Grinder by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals66Genre50
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66
Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Pepper Grinder, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping punishing difficulty

It predates Pepper Grinder by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals66Genre50
Mega Man 9
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7
Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: setting.

It predates Pepper Grinder by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone59Setting0
Clustertruck
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 18KIGDB74· 10OC74· 45
Year 2016Dev Landfall Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: visuals.

It predates Pepper Grinder by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone60Visuals0

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