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6 Shooter games like Super Mario Bros. 35 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Super Mario Bros. 35 down to the 6 that fit the โ€œShooterโ€ category. Ghosts 'n Goblins, Worms 2 and Jazz Jackrabbit 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Mario Bros. 35.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer
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MultiplayerPvP
Year 2020Dev Arika

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Within the โ€œShooterโ€ category, the closest game to Super Mario Bros. 35 is Ghosts 'n Goblins โ€” scoring 50/100 on our similarity scale. Worms 2 and Jazz Jackrabbit 2 follow close behind.

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The best shooter games like Super Mario Bros. 35

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Mario Bros. 35. Each one has been evaluated across 6 real attributes โ€” from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective โ€” so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Ghosts 'n Goblins
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Platformer2D Platformer
Multiplayer2DSoloFantasy
IGDB90ยท 1
Year 1985Dev CapcomOn PC

โœ“ Both are 2D platformers โ€” sharing precision platforming, shooter and multiplayer gameplay

โ‰  Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and single-player focus, while skipping battle royale tension

Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario Bros. 35: game mode.

It predates Super Mario Bros. 35 by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode44
Worms 2
Platformer2D Platformer
Multiplayer2DSolo
Year 1997Dev Team17 ยท MicroProse Software, Inc.On PC

โœ“ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and multiplayer gameplay

โ‰  Where it differs: brings single-player focus, while skipping battle royale tension

Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario Bros. 35: game mode.

It predates Super Mario Bros. 35 by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode44
Jazz Jackrabbit 2
Platformer2D Platformer
Multiplayer2DSoloCo-op
Year 1998Dev LogicwareOn PC ยท Mac

โœ“ Both are 2D platformers โ€” sharing precision platforming, shooter and multiplayer gameplay

โ‰  Where it differs: brings single-player focus and co op, while skipping battle royale tension

Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario Bros. 35: game mode.

It predates Super Mario Bros. 35 by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode34
Contra: Hard Corps
Platformer2D Platformer
Multiplayer2DSoloCo-opNarrative
Year 1994Dev Konami

โœ“ Both are 2D platformers โ€” sharing precision platforming, shooter and multiplayer gameplay

โ‰  Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping battle royale tension

Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario Bros. 35: game mode.

It predates Super Mario Bros. 35 by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode34
Metal Slug 3
Platformer2D Platformer
Multiplayer2DSoloCo-opMelee
IGDB82ยท 6
Year 2000Dev SNK ยท D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox

โœ“ Both are 2D platformers โ€” sharing precision platforming, shooter and multiplayer gameplay

โ‰  Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping battle royale tension

Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario Bros. 35: game mode.

It predates Super Mario Bros. 35 by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals72Game mode34
Super Contra
Platformer2D Platformer
Multiplayer2DSoloCo-opSci-Fi
IGDB58ยท 3
Year 1988Dev KonamiOn PC

โœ“ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, shooter and multiplayer gameplay

โ‰  Where it differs: brings setting scifi, single-player focus and co op, while skipping battle royale tension

Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario Bros. 35: game mode.

It predates Super Mario Bros. 35 by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals64Game mode34

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