40 Co-op games like Sackboy: A Big Adventure that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sackboy: A Big Adventure down to the 40 that fit the “Co-op” category. Move or Die, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and TowerFall Ascension top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sackboy: A Big Adventure.

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The best co-op games like Sackboy: A Big Adventure

40 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sackboy: A Big Adventure. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Move or Die

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MultiplayerOfflineCo-opSoloOnline2D

Steam👍 89%· 23KIGDB80· 1

Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and offline

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, competitive edge and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#2Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Steam Nintendo

#3TowerFall Ascension

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OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSolo2D

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 offline

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOffline2D

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 single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#5Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

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Year 2011Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

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Nintendo

#6Kirby: Triple Deluxe

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB79· 11OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#7Ice Climber

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1985Dev Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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#8Kirby's Dream Land 3

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Nintendo

#9Sonic the Hedgehog 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Sega

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

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#10Metal Slug 2

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MultiplayerCo-opSoloOffline2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOffline2D

Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam

#12Spiritfarer

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Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineCozy2D

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76

Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Steam GOG Epic

#13Sonic Mania

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opOffline2DThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126

Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOffline2D

Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20

Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox World2D

IGDB96· 9

Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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