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iRank87
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2
Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
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More about this game →Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.
Storm Lancers is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We compared Storm Lancers against over 6,700 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Spelunky 2 and New Super Mario Bros. lead the list, with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 reaching a 77/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Storm Lancers special.
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Top games similar to Storm Lancers
50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Storm Lancers. 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.
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iRank87
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
IGDB87· 10OC88· 69
Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
73
iRank95
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee
IGDB95· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi
It predates Storm Lancers by 19 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB85· 4
Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSolo2DOffline
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 setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Storm Lancers: setting.
It predates Storm Lancers by 27 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode93Visuals86Setting0
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB81· 4
Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: setting scifi.
It predates Storm Lancers by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
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 Storm Lancers: visuals.
It predates Storm Lancers by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode89Visuals47
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB80· 9
Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline
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, fantasy world and offline, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Storm Lancers: setting.
It predates Storm Lancers by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode82Setting0
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World
IGDB78· 10OC79· 57
Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping setting scifi
It predates Storm Lancers by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB77· 12
Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo
77
iRank58
Platformer2D Platformer
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 Storm Lancers: setting.
It predates Storm Lancers by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals62Setting34
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69
iRank91
Platformer2D Platformer
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 Storm Lancers: setting.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode80Setting0
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline
IGDB87· 4
Year 2011Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline
IGDB79· 11OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, fantasy world and offline, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Storm Lancers: setting.
It predates Storm Lancers by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode77Setting0
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LittleBigPlanet
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Kirby Super Star Ultra
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69
Kirby's Dream Land 3
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69
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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58
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
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66
Super Contra
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59
Donkey Kong Country Returns
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59
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
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Platformer · Adventure
59
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58
Yoshi's Woolly World
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59
Sonic Rush
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SpeedRunners
Platformer · Racing
64
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Platformer · Shooter
64
Metal Slug 5
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63
Wannabe Galgame God!!!
Platformer · Adventure
62
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
Platformer · Adventure
57
Trials Rising
Platformer · Racing
57
King Arthur's Gold
Platformer · Sandbox
50
Super Mario Maker 2
Platformer
50
Trials Evolution
Platformer · Racing
59
Jazz Jackrabbit 2
Platformer · Shooter
59
Mario Bros.
Platformer
51
Yoshi's Crafted World
Platformer
58
Sonic & Knuckles
Platformer
56
Ice Climber
Platformer
50
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Doodle Jump
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Storm Lancers?
- The closest game to Storm Lancers is Sonic the Hedgehog 2, scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Storm Lancers?
- The three closest games to Storm Lancers are: 1. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (77/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Spelunky 2 (76/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. New Super Mario Bros. (73/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Storm Lancers's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 7 dimensions.
- Is Spelunky 2 similar to Storm Lancers?
- Yes, very much so — Spelunky 2 scores 76/100 similarity to Storm Lancers. They share 7 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to Storm Lancers?
- The best Platformer games similar to Storm Lancers are Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Spelunky 2, New Super Mario Bros. and Kirby's Epic Yarn. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Storm Lancers attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Storm Lancers calculated?
- We compare Storm Lancers against every game in our catalog using 7 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Storm Lancers experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.