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Super Mario Land is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, combat magic and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Jazz Jackrabbit, Mega Man X and Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse lead the list, with Jazz Jackrabbit reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Super Mario Land special.

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The closest game to Super Mario Land is Jazz Jackrabbit — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Mega Man X and Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse follow close behind.

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41 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Jazz Jackrabbit

95

Jazz Jackrabbit

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

IGDB87· 1

Year 1994Dev Epic Games

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, adventure storytelling and visual pixel, while skipping combat magic

95

Mega Man X

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter and adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

#3Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

95

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DCasualThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6

Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping combat magic

#4Super Paper Mario

95

Super Paper Mario

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DDarkLoot

IGDB78· 3

Year 2007Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat magic

#5Earthworm Jim

95

Earthworm Jim

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB76· 2

Year 1994Dev Shiny Entertainment · Tec Toy

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, while skipping combat magic

95

Mega Man 8

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

IGDB69· 2

Year 1996Dev Capcom · Ocean SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter and visual pixel, while skipping combat magic

#7Jetpack Joyride

95

Jetpack Joyride

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB67· 2

Year 2011Dev Halfbrick Studios · BeatshapersOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Missing: combat magic.

#8Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc

95

Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DThird Person

IGDB65

Year 2003Dev Ubisoft Shanghai · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping combat magic

#9Metroid II: Return of Samus

95

Metroid II: Return of Samus

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB60· 1

Year 1991Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter and adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

#10Disney's Aladdin

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Disney's Aladdin

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMagic2DDarkPixel Art

Year 1993Dev CapcomOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual pixel, while skipping fantasy world

#11Super Mario Run

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Super Mario Run

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB70· 9

Year 2016Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

#12Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

95

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2D

IGDB55· 1

Year 1990Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec Toy

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

≠ Missing: combat magic.

#13Out of This World

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Out of This World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

Year 1991Dev Delphine Software · U.S. Gold

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

95

Mega Man X5

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB50· 1

Year 2000Dev Value Wave · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, while skipping combat magic

95

Mega Man 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

Year 1989Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Super Mario Land?: The closest game to Super Mario Land is Jazz Jackrabbit, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, single-player focus and setting scifi. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Super Mario Land?: The three closest games to Super Mario Land are: 1. Jazz Jackrabbit (95/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Mega Man X (95/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (95/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Super Mario Land's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Mega Man X similar to Super Mario Land?: Yes, very much so — Mega Man X scores 95/100 similarity to Super Mario Land. They share 4 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Super Mario Land?: The best Platformer games similar to Super Mario Land are Jazz Jackrabbit, Mega Man X, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Super Paper Mario. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Super Mario Land attributes like precision platforming, single-player focus and setting scifi.
How is similarity to Super Mario Land calculated?: We compare Super Mario Land against every game in our catalog using 6 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 Super Mario Land experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.