13 Games like Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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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 45 games similar to Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS down to the 13 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Neva, Planet of Lana and Limbo top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS.

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The best games like Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS on Nintendo Switch

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1NevaClosest overall match

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Solo2DNarrativeRelaxingFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111

Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping sandbox freedom

Released 8 years after Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS.

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Solo2DMeleeNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 93%· 9.6KIGDB93· 3OC81· 90

Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

Released 7 years after Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS.

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#3Limbo

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Solo2DDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#4Stick it to the Man!

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Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39

Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#5Valiant Hearts: The Great War

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Solo2DTacticalMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 27KIGDB76· 9OC80· 77

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Solo2DMeleeNarrativePost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40

Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and survival mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Hue

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Solo2D

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB78· 16OC79· 64

Year 2016Dev Fiddlesticks · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#8Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

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Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Solo2DNarrativeCasualCozy

Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1

Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

Released 3 years after Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#10The Bridge

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Solo2DCasualNarrativeHardcore

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Solo2DStealthMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137

Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#12Inmost

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Solo2DMeleeNarrativeDark

Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25

Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

Released 3 years after Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS.

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#13Darq

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Solo2DStealthMeleeDark

Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19

Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

Released 3 years after Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS.

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Steam GOG

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