New Super Mario Bros. U cover art

games like

New Super Mario Bros. U

New Super Mario Bros. U leans Execution (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Platform - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION7 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION5 /10

Like New Super Mario Bros. U, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

12 games like New Super Mario Bros. U

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest cover art
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong QuestPracticed Mastery · side-scrolling platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 cover art
Sonic the Hedgehog 3Practiced Mastery · 2D platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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The Messenger cover art
The MessengerPracticed Mastery · retro action platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Guacamelee! cover art
Guacamelee!Practiced Mastery · metroidvania brawler

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Super Castlevania IV cover art
Super Castlevania IVPracticed Mastery · action platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Sonic Unleashed cover art
Sonic UnleashedPracticed Mastery · 3D platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers cover art
Chip 'n Dale Rescue RangersPracticed Mastery · 2D platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Earthworm Jim 2 cover art
Earthworm Jim 2Practiced Mastery · run-and-gun platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse cover art
Shantae and the Pirate's CursePracticed Mastery · metroidvania platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Castlevania: Bloodlines cover art
Castlevania: BloodlinesPracticed Mastery · action platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon cover art
Bloodstained: Curse of the MoonPracticed Mastery · retro action platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Sonic Rush cover art
Sonic RushPracticed Mastery · 2D platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Game details

Released
2012
Developer
Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Franchise
Mario
Platforms
WiiU
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB critics
80/100
IGDB users
78/100
PlatformAdventureActionComedyKids