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Super Mario Maker is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 4 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ristar, Gravity Circuit and Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment lead the list, with Ristar reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Super Mario Maker special.

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Year 2015Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4

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The closest game to Super Mario Maker is Ristar — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Gravity Circuit and Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment follow close behind.

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Ristar

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 100%· 11

Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting scifi

#2Gravity Circuit

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Gravity Circuit

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KMC89IGDB90· 1OC86· 14

Year 2023Dev Domesticated Ants · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, melee combat and setting scifi

#3Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtMeleeFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32

Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, melee combat and fantasy world

92

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Sonic CD

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 90%· 5.5KIGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting scifi

92

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Duke Nukem

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 88%· 137

Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, melee combat and setting scifi

#6Jazz Jackrabbit

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Jazz Jackrabbit

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtSci-Fi

IGDB87· 1

Year 1994Dev Epic Games

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

#7Disney's DuckTales

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Disney's DuckTales

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtDark

IGDB86· 1

Year 1989Dev Capcom · Walt Disney Computer Software

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere

92

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pureya

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtMeleeRanged

Steam👍 96%· 2.4KIGDB65· 1

Year 2021Dev MajorariattoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

92

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Mega Man X

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DSci-Fi

IGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping visual pixel

#10DuckTales: Remastered

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DuckTales: Remastered

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMeleeCasualCartoon

Steam👍 88%· 7.8KIGDB75· 13

Year 2013Dev Capcom · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping visual pixel

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#11The Final Station

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The Final Station

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloPixel Art2DMeleeDark

Steam👍 87%· 9.3KIGDB72· 11OC74· 62

Year 2016Dev Do My Best Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and shooter

#12Disney's The Jungle Book

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Disney's The Jungle Book

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1

Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping visual pixel

92

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Rayman

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel Art

IGDB78· 2

Year 1995Dev Ubi Pictures · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling

92

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DLC Quest

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtCasualExploration

Steam👍 88%· 6.2KRAWG👍 52%· 200

Year 2013Dev Going Loud StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and exploration and discovery

#15Super 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 visual pixel

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Super Mario Maker?: The closest game to Super Mario Maker is Ristar, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Super Mario Maker?: The three closest games to Super Mario Maker are: 1. Ristar (92/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Gravity Circuit (92/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment (92/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Super Mario Maker's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 4 dimensions.
Is Gravity Circuit similar to Super Mario Maker?: Yes, very much so — Gravity Circuit scores 92/100 similarity to Super Mario Maker. 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 Maker?: The best Platformer games similar to Super Mario Maker are Ristar, Gravity Circuit, Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment and Sonic CD. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Super Mario Maker attributes like precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d.
How is similarity to Super Mario Maker calculated?: We compare Super Mario Maker against every game in our catalog using 4 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 Maker experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.