What is the best game similar to Strider?

The closest game to Strider is Sonic Colors, scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Strider?

The three closest games to Strider are: 1. Sonic Colors (73/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Metal Slug 3 (70/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (65/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Strider's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 5 dimensions.

Is Metal Slug 3 similar to Strider?

Yes — Metal Slug 3 scores 70/100 similarity to Strider. They share 5 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.

What Platformer games are similar to Strider?

The best Platformer games similar to Strider are Sonic Colors, Metal Slug 3, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Super Mario World. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Strider attributes like precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

How is similarity to Strider calculated?

We compare Strider against every game in our catalog using 5 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 Strider experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

If Strider left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 5 attributes. Sonic Colors comes closest (73/100).

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Top games similar to Strider

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Strider. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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 ColorsClosest overall match

iRank75

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DSpace

IGDB75· 5

Year 2010Dev Sonic Team · Sega

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting space and visual third person

Released 21 years after Strider.

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#2Metal Slug 3Closest on setting

iRank82

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DCo-op

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

Released 11 years after Strider.

Genre100Setting100Visuals72Game mode71

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Xbox

#3Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's IslandClosest on visuals

iRank100

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2DFantasy

IGDB100· 1

Year 1995Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Strider: setting.

Released 6 years after Strider.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2DFantasy

IGDB100· 1

Year 1990Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Strider: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DCo-op

Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and combat tactical

Released 4 years after Strider.

Genre100Setting100Visuals73Game mode63

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Steam

#6Sonic the Hedgehog 2

iRank87

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DOffline

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

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

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, melee combat and offline

Released 3 years after Strider.

Genre100Setting100Visuals74Game mode50

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Steam Nintendo

#7Donkey Kong Bananza

iRank91

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2DSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB90· 3OC91· 172

Year 2025Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8 · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, skill tree progression and visual third person, while skipping setting scifi

Released 36 years after Strider.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69

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Nintendo

#8Super Mario Maker 2

iRank88

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2D

IGDB87· 12OC88· 120

Year 2019Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

Released 30 years after Strider.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2DFantasy

IGDB90· 1

Year 1985Dev CapcomOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Strider: setting.

Same studio: Capcom.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2D

IGDB86· 8

Year 2012Dev RedLynx · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, while skipping setting scifi

Released 23 years after Strider.

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Xbox

#11Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

iRank86

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2D

IGDB88· 12OC84· 138

Year 2018Dev Retro Studios · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

Released 29 years after Strider.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2DIsometricThird Person

IGDB87· 2

Year 2002Dev Dimps · THQ

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Strider: visuals.

Released 13 years after Strider.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals49

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#13Kirby: Planet Robobot

iRank83

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2DRanged

IGDB82· 15OC84· 58

Year 2016Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and ranged combat, while skipping setting scifi

Released 27 years after Strider.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2DIsometric

IGDB79· 1

Year 2001Dev Dimps · THQOn Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi

Released 12 years after Strider.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals64

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#15Kirby Super Star Ultra

iRank77

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2DMagicMelee

IGDB77· 4

Year 2008Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

Released 19 years after Strider.

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Complete list of Strider alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Strider, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Ristar

Platformer · Adventure

Super Contra

Platformer · Shooter

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

Platformer

Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Platformer · Adventure

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Platformer

Trials Fusion

Platformer · Racing

Gravity Circuit

Platformer · Fighting

Duke Nukem

Platformer · Shooter

Jazz Jackrabbit

Platformer · Shooter

Sonic Forces

Platformer · Adventure

Mega Man X

Platformer · Shooter

Sonic Lost World

Platformer · Adventure

Contra: Hard Corps

Platformer · Shooter

Claw

Platformer

Earthworm Jim

Platformer · Shooter

Doodle Jump

Platformer · Survival

Worms 2

Platformer · Shooter

Circus Charlie

Platformer

Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels

Platformer · Adventure

Super Mario Bros.

Platformer · Adventure

Super Mario Bros. 3

Platformer

Gumboy Tournament

Platformer · Racing

Mega Man 8

Platformer · Shooter

Jetpack Joyride

Platformer

Metroid II: Return of Samus

Platformer · Shooter

Frogger

Platformer · Survival

A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

Platformer

Out of This World

Platformer · Adventure

Mega Man X5

Platformer · Shooter

Mega Man 2

Platformer · Adventure

Mega Man X2

Platformer · Shooter

Mega Man X4

Platformer · Shooter

Mega Man 6

Platformer · Shooter

Mega Man 5

Platformer · Shooter

Mega Man 7

Platformer · Shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Strider?: The closest game to Strider is Sonic Colors, scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Strider?: The three closest games to Strider are: 1. Sonic Colors (73/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Metal Slug 3 (70/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (65/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Strider's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 5 dimensions.
Is Metal Slug 3 similar to Strider?: Yes — Metal Slug 3 scores 70/100 similarity to Strider. They share 5 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Platformer games are similar to Strider?: The best Platformer games similar to Strider are Sonic Colors, Metal Slug 3, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Super Mario World. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Strider attributes like precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Strider calculated?: We compare Strider against every game in our catalog using 5 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 Strider experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.