Games like Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island on Xbox
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995) run on Xbox. The cheapest is Yoku's Island Express at € 19,99. All of them are made by independent developers.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Yoku's Island Express Indie
€ 19,99A relaxed indie platformer with hand-drawn charm and exploration.
Yoku's Island Express is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Yoku's Island Express runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Tinykin Indie
€ 24,50A sunny, collect-everything platformer with the same gentle inventiveness and hand-drawn charm.
Tinykin runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
The Plucky Squire Indie
€ 29,99A storybook adventure that hops between 2D and 3D, as visually playful as Yoshi's crayon world.
The Plucky Squire runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 5 games like Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island