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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 46 games similar to Shadow Generations down to the 6 that fit the “Mobile” category. Ristar, Mega Man X and DuckTales: Remastered top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadow Generations.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer
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Solo
Year 2024Dev Sonic Team

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Shadow Generations is Ristar — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Mega Man X and DuckTales: Remastered follow close behind.

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The best games like Shadow Generations on Mobile

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1Ristar
Ristar
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 100%· 11
Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

It predates Shadow Generations by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals41
Mega Man X
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB85· 1
Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: shooter, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

It predates Shadow Generations by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals46
DuckTales: Remastered
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMelee2DCasualCartoon
Steam👍 88%· 7.8KIGDB75· 13
Year 2013Dev Capcom · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and setting cartoon, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadow Generations.

It predates Shadow Generations by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals47Setting0
Super Mario Run
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB70· 9
Year 2016Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Missing: linear, story-driven structure.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

It predates Shadow Generations by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals46
Jetpack Joyride
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB67· 2
Year 2011Dev Halfbrick Studios · BeatshapersOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

It predates Shadow Generations by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals46
pureya
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMelee2DRangedCasual
Steam👍 96%· 2.4KIGDB65· 1
Year 2021Dev MajorariattoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Combat62Visuals37

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