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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening down to the 8 that fit the “Xbox” category. Sonic Forces, Spelunky 2 and Sonic Mania top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening.

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The best games like Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening on Xbox

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Sonic ForcesClosest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

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 setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening.

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Spelunky 2Closest on visuals

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

IGDB87· 10OC88· 69

Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and fantasy world

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SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

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 offline, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening: visuals.

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline

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 setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening: setting.

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#5Wannabe Galgame God!!!

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SoloCo-op2DNarrativePixel Art

Steam👍 65%· 477RAWG👍 19%· 43MC59IGDB52· 7

Year 2015Dev Crescent Moon GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping setting scifi

The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes. Become one of the most beautiful animals on planet earth. LIVE AS A DEER.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening.

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Metal Slug 3Closest on setting

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

IGDB82· 6

Year 2000Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPvP

Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB77· 10OC80· 107

Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping adventure storytelling

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerSoloCo-op2DOffline

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

In a city filled with superheroes, getting to crimes becomes a competition on its own. Fortunately there are enough rockets, bombs, grappling hooks, spikes, and other goodies lying around -- to make the competition fun and fast. Welcome to SpeedRunners.

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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