Rayman Origins

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Rayman Origins is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, melee combat and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 51 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Spiritfarer, Sonic Mania and LittleBigPlanet lead the list, with Spiritfarer reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Rayman Origins special.

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier

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The closest game to Rayman Origins is Spiritfarer — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Mania and LittleBigPlanet follow close behind.

#1Spiritfarer97 #2Sonic Mania97 #3LittleBigPlanet94 #4New Super Mario Bros.94 #5Metal Slug 295

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Games like Rayman Origins

51 similar games found

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Spiritfarer

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

97

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Sonic Mania

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

Steam Epic Xbox

#3LittleBigPlanet

94

iRank96

LittleBigPlanet

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

#4New Super Mario Bros.

94

iRank95

New Super Mario Bros.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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 fantasy world

95

iRank89

Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

#6Super Mario Bros. Wonder

94

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB95· 7OC91· 150

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

95

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Move or Die

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

Steam PS Nintendo

95

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SpeedRunners

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

#9Kirby's Return to Dream Land

92

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Kirby's Return to Dream Land

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB87· 4

Year 2011Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: melee combat.

#10Super Mario World

88

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Super Mario World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB100· 1

Year 1990Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

#11Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

88

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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB100· 1

Year 1995Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#12Sonic the Hedgehog 2

92

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

#13Yoshi's Woolly World

93

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Yoshi's Woolly World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB79· 10OC80· 71

Year 2015Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#14TowerFall Ascension

91

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TowerFall Ascension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

#15Ghosts 'n Goblins

88

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Ghosts 'n Goblins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 1985Dev CapcomOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping melee combat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Rayman Origins?: The closest game to Rayman Origins is Spiritfarer, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Rayman Origins?: The three closest games to Rayman Origins are: 1. Spiritfarer (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Sonic Mania (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. LittleBigPlanet (94/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Rayman Origins's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 51 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Sonic Mania similar to Rayman Origins?: Yes, very much so — Sonic Mania scores 97/100 similarity to Rayman Origins. They share 8 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Rayman Origins?: The best Platformer games similar to Rayman Origins are Spiritfarer, Sonic Mania, LittleBigPlanet and New Super Mario Bros.. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Rayman Origins attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and co op.
How is similarity to Rayman Origins calculated?: We compare Rayman Origins 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 Rayman Origins experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.