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We filtered the 50 games similar to Rayman Origins down to the 15 that fit the “Melee” category. Kirby's Dream Land 3, Sonic Mania and Move or Die top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rayman Origins.

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Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Rayman Origins is Kirby's Dream Land 3 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Mania and Move or Die follow close behind.

#1Kirby's Dream Land 397 #2Sonic Mania97 #3Move or Die95 #4Metal Slug 295 #5SpeedRunners95

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The best melee games like Rayman Origins

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Kirby's Dream Land 3

97

Kirby's Dream Land 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

97

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

95

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

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

95

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

#6New Super Mario Bros.

94

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

#7Kirby: Squeak Squad

94

Kirby: Squeak Squad

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

IGDB65· 2

Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

#8Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

94

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Year 2000Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

#9Sonic the Hedgehog 2

92

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

#10TowerFall Ascension

91

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

#11Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

89

Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerMelee2D

IGDB70· 1

Year 2002Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

#12Sonic Lost World

89

Sonic Lost World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerMelee2DThird Person

Steam👍 62%· 5.5KIGDB58· 14

Year 2013Dev Sonic Team · NintendoOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping fantasy world

#13Metal Slug 3

89

Metal Slug 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

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

#14Sonic Forces

88

Sonic Forces

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasy2D

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

#15Gunstar Heroes

87

Gunstar Heroes

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D

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

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