8 Best Nintendo Switch Games Like Super Mario Bros.

8 Best Nintendo Switch Games Like Super Mario Bros.

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Super Mario Bros has remained a classic title ever since it was released back in 1985.

The simple yet challenging gameplay of the now long series of Super Mario Bros games has fans coming back for more every time a new one is released.

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Though it is one of the most-played Nintendo games, there is only one Super Mario Bros game available on the Nintendo Switch at the moment.

Luckily, many games take inspiration from the series, giving you several alternatives to play that are similar.

In this guide, we feature some of the best Nintendo Switch games that are like Super Mario Bros.



Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

The Donkey Kong Country games have been a beloved series of spin-off games from the Super Mario Bros series.

Beginning with the original classic on the SNES, Donkey Kong games continue to bring fun to players around the world.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is no exception, bringing back the gameplay you love with updated graphics and new mechanics.

Help Donkey Kong and his friends take back their home from a group of evil Vikings that have frozen their island.

The controls are like you know them from other Donkey Kong games – smooth and snappy.

You play as Donkey Kong and can have one buddy with you, either Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, Funky Kong, or Cranky Kong. Each character has their own abilities to help you through the game.

Funky Kong is an interesting guy who uses his surfboard to avoid getting hurt by spikes, which is very helpful in the game.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze also features a co-op mode where you and a friend can play together.

If you want a Super Mario Bros-style platformer with lots of action and excitement, check out this title.


Super Mario Maker 2

Have you ever played a Super Mario Bros game and had an amazing idea for a level? If so, you’ll love this game.

Super Mario Maker 2 is an incredible title for fans of the series, which allows you to build your own Super Mario Bros levels.

Before you start building your own levels, you can enjoy the story mode that centers around Princess Peach’s castle being destroyed. Mario must help rebuild it by playing some built-in levels.

All options you have depends on the Super Mario world you are using, so your items are limited to that one style, but there is still a lot to choose from.

To get you started right, the game features Yamamura’s Dojo, where you can learn all the basics and get tips on how to build your levels.

You can play your levels cooperatively like in any Super Mario Bros game, but in this game, you can also build your levels cooperatively.

Super Mario Maker 2 is one of the best experiences you’ll have if you’re a Super Mario Bros fan.


James H. Sterling
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