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games like

Splatoon

Splatoon leans Execution (Competitive PvP). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

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EXECUTION7 /10READS6 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION5 /10

Like Splatoon, but easier

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

12 games like Splatoon

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

Super Smash Bros. cover art
Super Smash Bros.Competitive PvP · platform fighter

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: reads (6 vs 7) - Edgeguard and tech-chase guessing against adapting humans decides stocks.

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Ultimate Chicken Horse cover art
Ultimate Chicken HorseCompetitive PvP · party platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: optimization (5 vs 4) - Optimal obstacle placement strategies are learnable over sessions

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AwesomenautsGrand Arena · 2D MOBA

Both lean on reads about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 6) - Platforming aim and skillshots reward dexterity.

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PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale cover art
PlayStation All-Stars Battle RoyaleCompetitive PvP · platform fighter

Both lean on reads about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 6) - Combo routes into Super meter need decent but modest hands.

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SpeedRunners cover art
SpeedRunnersPure Mechanics · competitive racing platformer

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 8) - Grapple swings and boost timing at full speed decide races

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Worms 2 cover art
Worms 2Competitive PvP · artillery strategy game

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 4) - Wind, crate drops and terrain randomness swing turns.

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Superfighters Deluxe cover art
Superfighters DeluxeCompetitive PvP · 2D multiplayer brawler

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: optimization (5 vs 3) - Map knowledge and weapon priorities are a thin layer

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Paladins cover art
PaladinsCompetitive PvP · hero shootercross-genre

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

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Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 cover art
Pro Evolution Soccer 2015Competitive PvP · football simulationcross-genre

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

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Halo 2: Anniversary cover art
Halo 2: AnniversaryCompetitive PvP · arena FPScross-genre

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

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 cover art
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Competitive PvP · military FPScross-genre

Both lean on reads about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 8) - Fast time-to-kill rewards raw aim and reflex

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Battlefield 3 cover art
Battlefield 3Competitive PvP · military FPScross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: reads (6 vs 5) - Human teams adapt routes and armor pushes

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Game details

Released
2015
Developer
Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2
Franchise
Splatoon
Platforms
WiiU
Modes
Single player, Co-operative
IGDB critics
81/100
IGDB users
81/100
ShooterPlatformActionScience fiction