Games like mario vs. donkey kong

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a sub-series of the Mario and Donkey Kong series, based on puzzle video games, marking the return of Pauline and Donkey Kong's rivalry with Mario.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong, released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, was followed by March of the Minis for the Nintendo DS, Minis March Again on DSiWare, Mini-Land Mayhem in 2010 for the DS, Minis on the Move for the Nintendo 3DS in 2013, Tipping Stars for the Wii U and 3DS in 2015. The latest title, a spin-off centering on Amiibo called Mini Mario & Friends: Amiibo Challenge, was released in 2016.

The history of the series can be traced back to the Game Boy version of the original Donkey Kong. Adding new abilities for Mario and 96 new levels, the game brought new emphasis to the puzzle element of the game's concept.