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iRank93
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IGDB95· 7OC91· 150
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch
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We filtered the 49 games similar to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island down to the 7 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Spiritfarer and Sonic Forces top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island.
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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is Super Mario Bros. Wonder — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Spiritfarer and Sonic Forces follow close behind.
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The best games like Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island on Nintendo Switch
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. 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.
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SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus
Released 25 years after Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island.
Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode52
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island: setting.
Released 22 years after Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island.
Genre100Game mode71Visuals62Setting31
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iRank88
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB87· 12OC88· 120
Year 2019Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB88· 12OC84· 138
Year 2018Dev Retro Studios · NintendoOn Switch
Platformer2D 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 fantasy world
Released 30 years after Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals69
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleePixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32
Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
Released 22 years after Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island.
Genre100Setting100Visuals66Game mode55
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