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Super Paper Mario is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 32 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment, Disney's DuckTales and Super Mario Maker lead the list, with Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Super Paper Mario special.

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The closest game to Super Paper Mario is Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Disney's DuckTales and Super Mario Maker follow close behind.

#1Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment97 #2Disney's DuckTales97 #3Super Mario Maker91 #4Sonic Generations92 #5Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc97

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32 similar games found

#1Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

97

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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DMeleePixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32

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

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

#2Disney's DuckTales

97

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Disney's DuckTales

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloDark2DPixel Art

IGDB86· 1

Year 1989Dev Capcom · Walt Disney Computer Software

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

#3Super Mario Maker

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Super Mario Maker

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel Art

IGDB90· 11OC89· 88

Year 2015Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

#4Sonic Generations

92

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Sonic Generations

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DThird PersonMelee3D

Steam👍 94%· 25KIGDB75· 10

Year 2011Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and visual 3d, while skipping deep RPG systems

#5Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc

97

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Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DThird Person

IGDB65

Year 2003Dev Ubisoft Shanghai · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#6Super Ghouls'n Ghosts

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Super Ghouls'n Ghosts

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloDarkFantasy2DRanged

IGDB70· 1

Year 1991Dev Capcom · Playtronic

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and horror setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

#7Kirby's Adventure

97

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Kirby's Adventure

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DMelee

IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

#8Disney'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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

#9Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

97

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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: deep RPG systems.

97

Kid Icarus

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DRanged

Year 1986Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

#11Kirby's Dream Land

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Kirby's Dream Land

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DMelee

Year 1992Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

#12Super Mario Bros. 2

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Super Mario Bros. 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DMeleePixel Art

Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

#13Disney's Aladdin

97

Disney's Aladdin

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloDark2DMagicPixel Art

Year 1993Dev CapcomOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

97

ActRaiser

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DMagicIsometric

Year 1990Dev Quintet · Enix Corporation

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, combat magic and visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

#15Super Mario Run

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Super Mario Run

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB70· 9

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

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Super Paper Mario?: The closest game to Super Paper Mario is Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Super Paper Mario?: The three closest games to Super Paper Mario are: 1. Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Disney's DuckTales (97/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Super Mario Maker (91/100, 3 shared attributes). All share Super Paper Mario's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 32 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Disney's DuckTales similar to Super Paper Mario?: Yes, very much so — Disney's DuckTales scores 97/100 similarity to Super Paper Mario. 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 Paper Mario?: The best Platformer games similar to Super Paper Mario are Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment, Disney's DuckTales, Super Mario Maker and Sonic Generations. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Super Paper Mario attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Super Paper Mario calculated?: We compare Super Paper Mario against every game in our catalog using 10 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 Paper Mario experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.