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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors down to the 7 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Sonic Mania, Move or Die and Spiritfarer top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors.

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Year 2019Dev NatsumeAtari

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is Sonic Mania — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. Move or Die and Spiritfarer follow close behind.

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The best games like The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors on Nintendo Switch

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Sonic Mania
Sonic Mania
Platformer2D 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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals87
Move or Die
Platformer2D 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

Genre100Combat100Game mode85Visuals54
Spiritfarer
Platformer2D 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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals53
Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors.

Genre100Combat84Game mode83Visuals37
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platformer2D 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

Released 4 years after The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors.

Genre100Game mode83Visuals53
Trials Rising
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPvP
Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB77· 10OC80· 107
Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping fighting mechanics

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors.

Genre100Game mode73Visuals53
Super Mario Maker 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB87· 12OC88· 120
Year 2019Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

Genre100Game mode64Visuals53

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