The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors

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The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Rayman Origins, Sonic Mania and Metal Slug 2 lead the list, with Rayman Origins reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors special.

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The closest game to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is Rayman Origins — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Mania and Metal Slug 2 follow close behind.

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52 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Rayman Origins

97

Rayman Origins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

97

Sonic Mania

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126

Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping fighting mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

97

Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: shooter, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting, while skipping fighting mechanics

#4Sonic the Hedgehog 2

97

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and offline

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

#5New Super Mario Bros.

94

New Super Mario Bros.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

IGDB95· 2

Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fighting mechanics

94

Move or Die

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerOfflineCo-opSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 89%· 23KIGDB80· 1

Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, competitive edge and online features, while skipping fighting mechanics

Steam PS Nintendo

#7TowerFall Ascension

94

TowerFall Ascension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42

Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, fighting mechanics and melee combat

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

94

SpeedRunners

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20

Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping fighting mechanics

94

Metal Slug 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2DPixel Art

IGDB82· 6

Year 2000Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

91

Spiritfarer

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOffline2D

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76

Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

#11Gunstar Heroes

93

Gunstar Heroes

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

#12Kirby's Return to Dream Land

91

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB87· 4

Year 2011Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

#13LittleBigPlanet

88

LittleBigPlanet

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World

IGDB96· 9

Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

#14Super Mario Bros. Wonder

88

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DCasual

IGDB95· 7OC91· 150

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

#15Kirby: Squeak Squad

95

Kirby: Squeak Squad

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

IGDB65· 2

Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and offline

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors?: The closest game to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is Rayman Origins, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors?: The three closest games to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors are: 1. Rayman Origins (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Sonic Mania (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Metal Slug 2 (97/100, 8 shared attributes). All share The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 52 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Sonic Mania similar to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors?: Yes, very much so — Sonic Mania scores 97/100 similarity to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors. They share 8 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors?: The best Platformer games similar to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors are Rayman Origins, Sonic Mania, Metal Slug 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors attributes like precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors calculated?: We compare The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors against every game in our catalog using 9 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 The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.