40 Co-op games like Sonic Mania that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic Mania down to the 40 that fit the “Co-op” category. Metal Slug 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Rayman Origins top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sonic Mania.

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The best co-op games like Sonic Mania

40 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sonic Mania. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Metal Slug 2

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MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2DPixel Art

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 fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

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#2Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2DPixel Art

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, while skipping vibe casual

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D

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 melee combat

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Kirby's Dream Land 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

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#5TowerFall Ascension

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OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2DPixel Art

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 fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerOfflineCo-opSoloMeleeCasual2D

Steam👍 89%· 23KIGDB80· 1

Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, vibe casual and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, online features and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2DPixel Art

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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MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineMeleeCasual2D

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

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

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, vibe casual and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#9Kirby'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: vibe casual.

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#10Ice Climber

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1985Dev Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Nintendo

#11Sonic the Hedgehog 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Sega

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

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

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#12Spiritfarer

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Co-opSoloMultiplayerOffline2D

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76

Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#13Sackboy: A Big Adventure

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MultiplayerSoloCo-opOffline2DThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 4.3KIGDB85· 10OC80· 129

Year 2020Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and sandbox world, while skipping vibe casual

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#14Kirby: 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 vibe casual

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#15Super Mario Bros. Wonder

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opCasual2D

IGDB95· 7OC91· 150

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

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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