What is the best game similar to TraumaCore Violence?

The closest game to TraumaCore Violence is Sonic Forces, scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, horror tension and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like TraumaCore Violence?

The three closest games to TraumaCore Violence are: 1. Sonic Forces (78/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. New Super Mario Bros. (66/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Metal Slug 3 (65/100, 8 shared attributes). All share TraumaCore Violence's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 11 dimensions.

Is New Super Mario Bros. similar to TraumaCore Violence?

Yes — New Super Mario Bros. scores 66/100 similarity to TraumaCore Violence. They share 7 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.

What Platformer games are similar to TraumaCore Violence?

The best Platformer games similar to TraumaCore Violence are Sonic Forces, New Super Mario Bros., Metal Slug 3 and Metal Slug 2. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key TraumaCore Violence attributes like precision platforming, horror tension and single-player focus.

How is similarity to TraumaCore Violence calculated?

We compare TraumaCore Violence against every game in our catalog using 11 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 TraumaCore Violence experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Looking for games like TraumaCore Violence? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat — against over 6,700 titles. These 50 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Sonic Forces leads with 78/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Top games similar to TraumaCore Violence

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to TraumaCore Violence. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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 ForcesClosest overall match

iRank58

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95

Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, combat tactical and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from TraumaCore Violence: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for TraumaCore Violence.

Genre100Game mode100Combat84Tone56Visuals42Setting26

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#2New Super Mario Bros.Closest on combat

iRank95

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark2D

IGDB95· 2

Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping horror tension

It predates TraumaCore Violence by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone67Visuals59

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#3Metal Slug 3Closest on visuals

iRank82

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark2DPixel Art

IGDB82· 6

Year 2000Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from TraumaCore Violence: setting.

It predates TraumaCore Violence by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone67Setting0

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2DPixel 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 horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from TraumaCore Violence: setting.

It predates TraumaCore Violence by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode93Setting0

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2DPixel 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 offline, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from TraumaCore Violence: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode89Visuals87Tone0

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Steam Epic Xbox

#6Sonic the Hedgehog 2

iRank87

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-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 single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting scifi and offline, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from TraumaCore Violence: setting.

It predates TraumaCore Violence by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode76Setting0

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

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, fantasy world and offline, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from TraumaCore Violence: setting.

It predates TraumaCore Violence by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode83Visuals60Setting0

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMelee2DPixel 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 horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from TraumaCore Violence: setting.

It predates TraumaCore Violence by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode93Combat68Setting0

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 horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from TraumaCore Violence: setting.

It predates TraumaCore Violence by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals59Setting0

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#10Donkey Kong Country Returns

iRank86

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB86· 7

Year 2010Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

It predates TraumaCore Violence by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

iRank85

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB86· 12OC84· 138

Year 2014Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

It predates TraumaCore Violence by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals59

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB85· 4

Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping horror tension

It predates TraumaCore Violence by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13New Super Mario Bros. Wii

iRank81

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB81· 4

Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping horror tension

It predates TraumaCore Violence by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals59

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#14New Super Mario Bros. U

iRank80

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB80· 9

Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping horror tension

It predates TraumaCore Violence by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals59

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#15Donkey Kong Country

iRank80

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 1994Dev Rare · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

It predates TraumaCore Violence by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

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Complete list of TraumaCore Violence alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with TraumaCore Violence, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

LittleBigPlanet 3

Platformer · Adventure

Yoshi's Woolly World

Platformer

New Super Mario Bros. 2

Platformer · Adventure

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

Platformer · Adventure

Sonic Rush

Platformer

Spelunky 2

Platformer · Adventure

Kirby's Dream Land 3

Platformer · Adventure

Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Platformer · Adventure

Kirby Super Star Ultra

Platformer · Adventure

Mario Bros.

Platformer

Donkey Kong Bananza

Platformer · Adventure

Trials Rising

Platformer · Racing

Sonic Lost World

Platformer · Adventure

Super Contra

Platformer · Shooter

Super Mario Maker 2

Platformer

Contra: Hard Corps

Platformer · Shooter

Trials Evolution

Platformer · Racing

Kirby: Squeak Squad

Platformer · Adventure

Sonic Advance 2

Platformer · Adventure

Yoshi's Crafted World

Platformer

Jazz Jackrabbit 2

Platformer · Shooter

Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers

Platformer · Adventure

Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2

Platformer · Adventure

Wannabe Galgame God!!!

Platformer · Adventure

Sonic & Knuckles

Platformer

Trials Fusion

Platformer · Racing

Super Mario Bros.

Platformer · Adventure

Sonic Advance

Platformer

Ice Climber

Platformer

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Platformer · Adventure

Metal Slug 5

Platformer · Shooter

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

Platformer · Adventure

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

Platformer

Doodle Jump

Platformer · Survival

Worms 2

Platformer · Shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to TraumaCore Violence?: The closest game to TraumaCore Violence is Sonic Forces, scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, horror tension and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like TraumaCore Violence?: The three closest games to TraumaCore Violence are: 1. Sonic Forces (78/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. New Super Mario Bros. (66/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Metal Slug 3 (65/100, 8 shared attributes). All share TraumaCore Violence's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is New Super Mario Bros. similar to TraumaCore Violence?: Yes — New Super Mario Bros. scores 66/100 similarity to TraumaCore Violence. They share 7 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Platformer games are similar to TraumaCore Violence?: The best Platformer games similar to TraumaCore Violence are Sonic Forces, New Super Mario Bros., Metal Slug 3 and Metal Slug 2. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key TraumaCore Violence attributes like precision platforming, horror tension and single-player focus.
How is similarity to TraumaCore Violence calculated?: We compare TraumaCore Violence against every game in our catalog using 11 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 TraumaCore Violence experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.