- #1 Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 993 reviews2020
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Asterix and Obelix make an XXL comeback in a Romastered version full of Romans!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.9%, Comic Book 16.3%, 3D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 8.6%, Third Person 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor to the seed game, offering the same core combat and platforming mechanics with updated visuals.
- #2 SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
96% matchVery Positive92% of 4,785 reviews2023
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the universe together could come undone, opening portals into wild Wishworlds. But that’s nothing our favorite sponge can’t handle- with the right cosmic costume!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.1%, Platformer 17.2%, Family Friendly 13%, Comedy 9.5%, Third Person 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a modern 3D platforming experience filled with the same vibrant humor and lighthearted action found in the Asterix series.
- #3 Asterix & Obelix XXL 3 - The Crystal Menhir
96% matchMixed60% of 455 reviews2019
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Set off on an exciting adventure and immerse yourself in the world of Asterix! Alone or in co-op, explore the lands of the Roman empire and unravel the mystery of the Crystal Menhir and its incredible powers!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26%, Comic Book 21%, Platformer 11%, Cartoony 8.3%, Funny 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' signature blend of comic-book humor and action-adventure gameplay with a focus on co-op mechanics.
- #4 SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
95% matchVery Positive94% of 17,903 reviews2020
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 37.4%, Family Friendly 14%, Funny 11%, Cartoon 10.9%, Comedy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly mirrors the 3D platforming and collectathon gameplay loop while maintaining a fun, cartoon-inspired atmosphere.
- #5 Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
94% matchVery Positive92% of 21,700 reviews2018
Dev: Vicarious VisionsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 34.8%, Platformer 20.7%, Cartoony 8.9%, Funny 8%, Family Friendly 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This collection offers the quintessential 3D platforming challenge with a colorful, cartoon-like aesthetic that feels very similar to the XXL series.
- #6 New Super Lucky's Tale
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 875 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 13%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Cartoony 10.1%, Third Person 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is a charming 3D platformer that focuses on fun, accessible gameplay and a cheerful world, much like the XXL series.
- #7 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
93% matchVery Positive94% of 21,749 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.7%, Platformer 14.1%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Cartoony 8.7%, Third Person 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The whimsical world-building and accessible platforming mechanics make this a perfect match for fans of lighthearted 3D adventure games.
- #8 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
92% matchMixed62% of 338 reviews2021
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Asterix & Obelix, return in a new adventure full of slaps! Play as Asterix and Obelix and cross the most iconic landscapes of the saga while facing a host of enemies, in a Beat Them Up filled with action ... and slaps!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.9%, Comic Book 30.5%, Funny 10.1%, Medieval 9.2%, Co-op 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: It translates the Asterix comic-book aesthetic into a classic 2D beat-em-up format that maintains the series' signature humor.
- #9 Rayman® Legends
91% matchVery Positive90% of 11,907 reviews2013
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...
Why similar: Platformer 52.5%, Funny 9.9%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Co-op 8.6%, Comedy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: While primarily 2D, its high-energy action, vibrant art style, and comedic tone make it a spiritual cousin to the Asterix games.
- #10 Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! 2
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 91 reviews2023
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Asterix & Obelix – Slap them all! 2 is a Beat’em Up with an original story. Explore different places such as forest ruins, a vast Roman camp and even Lutèce. Encounters and fights punctuate the storyline. This dynamic game invites you to come on an adventure — with a generous distribution of slaps!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.4%, Comic Book 22.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Funny 7.8%, Cartoony 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the 2D beat-em-up combat while keeping the iconic art style and comedic spirit of the franchise.
- #11 A Hat in Time
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 53,075 reviews2017
Dev: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 38%, Platformer 15.2%, Funny 12.8%, Third Person 9.2%, Family Friendly 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the charm and personality of classic 3D platformers with a heavy emphasis on humor and expressive character design.
- #12 Kao the Kangaroo
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,147 reviews2022
Dev: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.6%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Cartoony 13%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Comedy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a classic 3D platforming experience with simple combat mechanics that feel very familiar to fans of the genre.
- #13 Psychonauts
89% matchVery Positive95% of 18,928 reviews2006
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.
Why similar: Platformer 27.7%, 3D Platformer 18.8%, Comedy 15.6%, Third Person 11.2%, Funny 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique, comedic narrative paired with creative 3D platforming levels that resonate with the tone of the seed game.
- #14 Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,332 reviews2014
Dev: Junction PointPub: Disney
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Unleash the power of the brush in an all new adventure. Join Mickey and Oswald in an epic battle to save the magical world of Wasteland and change it forever. Interact with your favorite characters like never before in the most heroic adventure yet.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.9%, Platformer 16.4%, Cartoony 13%, Family Friendly 12.2%, Comedy 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines 3D platforming with a lighthearted, cartoon-based narrative that fits the vibe of the Asterix games well.
- #15 Yooka-Laylee
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,373 reviews2017
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 40.9%, Platformer 18.1%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Colorful 8.1%, Funny 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Designed as a love letter to classic 3D platformers, it offers the same sense of exploration and lighthearted adventure.
- #16 de Blob 2
86% matchVery Positive91% of 221 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Tongue EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%
In de Blob 2 Comrade Black and the Inkies are back with a whole new plot to rid the world of color. Set off on an action-packed color adventure where custom paints, patterns and music bring the world to life. De Blob 2 is a creative evolution driven by your imagination.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 52.1%, Platformer 22.4%, Action 15.8%, Adventure 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its colorful presentation and focus on action-adventure platforming provide a similar sense of fun and lighthearted progression.
- #17 MARSUPILAMI - HOOBADVENTURE
85% matchVery Positive94% of 674 reviews2021
Dev: Ocellus StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Discover the Marsupilamis as you have never seen them before in an adventure full of surprises!
Why similar: Comic Book 28.4%, Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11%, Cartoony 10.4%, Funny 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same publisher and a similar colorful, 2D platforming approach that feels very much in line with the Asterix games.
- #18 Voodoo Vince: Remastered
86% matchVery Positive92% of 571 reviews2017
Dev: Beep Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The classic character platformer is back after 13 years and newly remastered! Help Vince run, jump and fight his way through cemeteries, swamps and an evil carnival as he seeks to save his creator Madam Charmaine from the clutches of Kosmo The Inscrutable.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 47%, Funny 11.8%, Action 11.8%, Comedy 11.6%, Platformer 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic 3D platformer that balances quirky humor with solid platforming challenges in a distinctive, stylized world.
- #19 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans
84% matchVery Positive92% of 1,978 reviews2018
Dev: Trinity TeamPub: Buddy Productions GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Bud Spencer and Terence Hill in their first virtual adventure. Slaps And Beans is a co-operative or single player scrolling beat’ em up game with the addition of platform elements and mini-games in which you'll interpret the characters of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill
Why similar: Beat 'em up 79.9%, Retro 7%, Action 5.7%, Co-op 4.5%, Adventure 3%
Why You'll Like It: This is a comedic beat-em-up that relies on the same kind of slapstick humor and simple, satisfying combat as the Asterix games.
- #20 Guacamelee! 2
83% matchVery Positive91% of 3,315 reviews2018
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.6%, Platformer 15.8%, Cartoony 13.2%, Funny 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features a vibrant, humorous art style and fluid combat mechanics that will appeal to fans of action-adventure games.
- #21 Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
84% matchVery Positive86% of 3,630 reviews2015
Dev: Just Add Water (Developments), Ltd.Pub: Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Built from scratch, enjoy breathtaking visuals, enhanced audio and improved, deeper gameplay as New 'n' Tasty reignites the original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee using the latest next-generation technology.
Why similar: Platformer 57.8%, Funny 14%, Adventure 9.1%, Comedy 9%, Action 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-oriented, its platforming roots and distinct personality provide a similar sense of adventure.
- #22 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,568 reviews2023
Dev: Engine SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by the iconic comic and movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 76.7%, Action 9%, Co-op 5.9%, Adventure 4.7%, Retro 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: It blends comic-book aesthetics with classic beat-em-up mechanics, mirroring the fun and action-packed nature of the seed game.
- #23 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
81% matchVery Positive94% of 14,516 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.5%, Comic Book 15.5%, Action-Adventure 9%, Family Friendly 6%, Cartoon 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the essence of comic-book beat-em-ups with fast-paced combat and a humorous, nostalgic tone.
- #24 Rayman® Origins
82% matchVery Positive94% of 5,955 reviews2012
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!
Why similar: Platformer 39.3%, Cartoony 16.7%, Funny 10.2%, Colorful 7.3%, Family Friendly 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: The game's focus on colorful, high-energy platforming and humor makes it a great alternative for fans of the Asterix series.
- #25 Psychonauts 2
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,113 reviews2021
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Cartoony 10.4%, Comedy 10%, Funny 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It expands on the original's humor and platforming with even more polished mechanics and a vibrant, creative world.
- #26 Castle Crashers®
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 137,282 reviews2012
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 47%, Funny 14.4%, Medieval 8.8%, Cartoony 8.6%, Co-op 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a hilarious, cartoonish take on the beat-em-up genre that is highly accessible and fun to play.
- #27 Tinykin
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,149 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.7%, Cartoony 11.9%, Third Person 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Platformer 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on exploration and 3D platforming with a charming, lighthearted tone that is easy to pick up and play.
- #28 Battletoads
81% matchMixed68% of 2,359 reviews2020
Dev: Dlala StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
• Over-the-top combat with combos and hard-hitting morph attacks • Wild, varied gameplay sequences for all types of gamers • Hand-drawn animation feels like playing a cartoon • Drop-in couch co-op for three players
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.7%, Co-op 15.8%, Action 11.6%, Cartoony 9.8%, Cartoon 8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a chaotic, humorous beat-em-up experience that matches the high-energy combat of the Asterix series.
- #29 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
78% matchVery Positive91% of 17,270 reviews2023
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.4%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Third Person 13.2%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Platformer 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-budget 3D action-adventure experience with a strong focus on humor and platforming mechanics.
- #30 PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC
76% matchVery Positive91% of 788 reviews2025
Dev: NOW PRODUCTION Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC modernizes, updates, and enhances the fan favorite 3D Platforming adventure in nearly every way! Venture across PAC-LAND to reclaim the golden fruit and put a stop to the ghosts and their dastardly boss, Spooky!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.4%, Comic Book 16.4%, Platformer 15.4%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Cartoony 9%
- #31 Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release)
78% matchVery Positive93% of 7,930 reviews2019
Dev: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Let’s bring back all the good memories of the incredible, brave and lovely Kao the Kangaroo. Immerse yourself in a classic 3D action-adventure platformer where Kao runs, jumps, and fights lots of enemies.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.3%, Platformer 17.2%, Funny 11.3%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Third Person 10%
Why You'll Like It: This retro 3D platformer offers a nostalgic experience that aligns with the classic feel of the Asterix XXL games.
- #32 Zorro The Chronicles
77% matchVery Positive86% of 147 reviews2022
Dev: BKOM StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Zorro The Chronicles is an exciting and humorous game featuring combat and exploration gameplay inspired by the best action games in class.
Why similar: Comic Book 21.3%, 3D Platformer 14.5%, Third Person 9%, Cartoony 8.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #33 The Smurfs 2 - The Prisoner of the Green Stone
77% matchVery Positive80% of 141 reviews2023
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
With your crack team and the help of the SmurfoMix, liberate the village of the Smurfs from the grip of the Green Stone!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.1%, Platformer 16.3%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Third Person 12.3%, Funny 9.4%
- #34 Frogun Encore
75% matchVery Positive87% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: MolegatoPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Frogun ENCORE is a dashing standalone expansion/sequel to indie hit FROGUN! Join now older Renata and Jake in a trek around the whole world to prevent the return of Beelzebub. ENCORE builds on FROGUN's retro PS1/N64 formula. Plus, enjoy the whole adventure in true couch co-op.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 20%, Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Cartoony 9.8%, Third Person 8.3%
- #35 Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe+
76% matchVery Positive90% of 133 reviews2019
Dev: Fabio FerraraPub: Chubby Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A new edition of Woodle Tree 2 is here, with many enhancements! Will you be able to save Mother Nature in this vast open-world Adventure? This time a devastating menace is taking over the Wood Lands with a black substance that is absorbing life and energy from all living creatures!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.1%, Funny 14%, Platformer 11%, Comedy 9.2%, Colorful 7.9%
- #36 The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf
74% matchVery Positive82% of 652 reviews2021
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Go on an adventure to save your forest! Gargamel, the evil sorcerer just created the VILEAF, a plant that has the ability to attract and capture the Smurfs... but it's also TOXIC! Embody 4 iconic Smurfs and heal the plants on your way to Gargamel's hovel: the whole forest depends on you!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.1%, Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Funny 11.6%, Third Person 11.5%
- #37 Asterix & Obelix: Heroes
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: GamexcitePub: Nacon
Windows
Original gameplay combining deck building and turn-based combat. 24 heroes from the comic series available for you in this original adventure. To foil Caesar's plans, upgrade your deck and make the right tactical decisions!
Why similar: Colorful 46.5%, Adventure 37.6%, Singleplayer 15.9%
- #38 Croc Legend of the Gobbos
70% matchVery Positive92% of 319 reviews2025
Dev: Titanium StudiosPub: Argonaut Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Croc in a charming 3D platforming adventure to rescue the kidnapped Gobbos from the evil sorcerer Baron Dante and his impish Dantini minions! Run, jump, climb, swim, and tail-spin through vibrant worlds in this lovingly remastered and updated version of the beloved 1997 classic.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.8%, Platformer 16.8%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Third Person 10.3%, Cartoony 8.3%
- #39 Maximus 2: Street Gladiators
73% matchVery Positive93% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Four Fats
Windows · Mac
A fantasy beat-em-up that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.2%, Comic Book 25%, Medieval 13.4%, Funny 7.3%, Cartoon 7.2%
- #40 Rad Rodgers - Radical Edition
75% matchMixed65% of 192 reviews2018
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Bringing back the 90's-era PC platformer with a game inspired by classics like Commander Keen, Conker, Ruff'n'Tumble & Jazz Jackrabbit.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.2%, Platformer 16.6%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Cartoony 11.1%, Funny 10.8%
- #41 Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2
71% matchVery Positive94% of 5,461 reviews2018
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.
Why similar: Platformer 26.9%, Co-op 20.3%, Action 19.1%, Funny 14.2%, Comedy 13.2%
- #42 Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,062 reviews2023
Dev: Exit Plan GamesPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A quirky, absolutely content-packed, destructible open-world sandbox adventure with combat, platforming, character customization, and collect-a-thon scavenger hunt experience. Play solo, 2-player split screen, or online co-op for up to 4 players. No paid cosmetic DLC nonsense.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.7%, Funny 15.7%, Family Friendly 13.7%, Comedy 12.7%, Co-op 10.9%
- #43 Effie
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 467 reviews2020
Dev: Inverge Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 12.6%, Cartoony 11.6%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Third Person 8.4%
- #44 Suzy Cube
72% matchVery Positive85% of 439 reviews2018
Dev: NorthernBytes SoftwarePub: Noodlecake
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
3-D platforming perfection full of variety, peril and smiles around every corner!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26%, Platformer 14.2%, Cartoony 13.7%, Third Person 10.2%, Colorful 7.6%
- #45 Big Helmet Heroes
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,050 reviews2025
Dev: Exalted StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Throw yourself into an epic 3D beat’em up adventure with adorable knights, full of surprising worlds and situations. Grab your buddy and play in 2 player co-op to save the princess, but this is only the beginning!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.7%, Cartoony 12.6%, Funny 12.3%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Co-op 7.3%
- #46 Miner Ultra Adventures 2
71% matchMixed66% of 684 reviews2022
Dev: Sinned Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Our friend Miner is back !!! Amazing adventures with extreme difficulty, this 3d platform game will surprise you and give you a lot of satisfaction to overcome all the challenges !!! Be versatile and have quick reflexes to be the best !!!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.1%, Platformer 14.9%, Third Person 12.3%, Cartoony 10.2%, Funny 9.9%
- #47 Moving Out 2
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 565 reviews2023
Dev: SMG StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Moving Out is back and wackier than ever, and now with ONLINE PLAY! Return to Packmore and use your moving skills across brand new dimensions and some old favourites. Help rebuild Smooth Moves and become an all-star F.A.R.T. (Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician)!
Why similar: Cartoony 25%, Family Friendly 18%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Colorful 13.8%, 3D 10.8%
- #48 Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
70% matchVery Positive81% of 1,418 reviews2019
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a brand-new 2.5D platformer from some of the key creative talent behind 'Donkey Kong Country'. As the colourful buddy duo you must tackle a series of stunning, 2.5D levels and explore a puzzling 3D Overworld rich with secrets and surprises!
Why similar: Platformer 45%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Adventure 12.6%, Funny 10.7%, Comedy 8.9%
- #49 The Smurfs – Dreams
67% matchVery Positive93% of 197 reviews2024
Dev: Ocellus StudioPub: Microids
Windows
The fate of the Smurf Village rests in your dreams: dive into a fantastic journey to save it in this fully immersive and magical 3D platformer!
Why similar: Comic Book 24.4%, 3D Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 12.6%, Third Person 10%, Cartoony 9.2%
- #50 Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition
65% matchVery Positive91% of 295 reviews2025
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Tomba is back for more in Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition, a celebration of the often overlooked sequel to the legendary platformer, Tomba!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 12%, Cartoony 10.8%, Funny 8.5%
- #51 Spelunky 2
66% matchVery Positive93% of 21,674 reviews2020
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
Why similar: Platformer 54.2%, Funny 20.6%, Co-op 16.7%, Action 8.5%
- #52 Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
68% matchVery Positive92% of 7,026 reviews2014
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.
Why similar: Platformer 78%, Beat 'em up 11.3%, Cartoony 2.8%, Funny 1.9%, Action-Adventure 1.7%
- #53 Tad the Lost Explorer
68% matchVery Positive81% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Gammera Nest
Windows · Mac
Your favourite explorer, Tad Stones is back! Embark with Tad and his friends on a new journey through different cities where you will encounter challenging puzzles in your quest to get the emerald tablet.
Why similar: Comic Book 22%, 3D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 13.1%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Funny 8.7%
- #54 Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time
65% matchVery Positive87% of 3,912 reviews2022
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
It’s About Time - the critically-acclaimed Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It's About Time is now on Steam!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.8%, Platformer 17%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Cartoony 10.8%, Third Person 8.1%
- #55 Dadish 3D
66% matchVery Positive86% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: Thomas K. Young
Windows
He's a dad AND a radish. Dadish's kids are missing and he needs your help to find them! Explore an exciting world, face off with fast-food themed foes, and reunite Dadish with his missing children in this challenging 3D platforming adventure.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 27%, Platformer 17.6%, Third Person 13.2%, Funny 10.6%, Cartoony 10.1%
- #56 Dadish 3
67% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas K. Young
Windows
A new Dadventure! Help Dadish rescue his children once more, in his most fun and challenging adventure yet.
Why similar: Platformer 48.2%, Funny 23.7%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 7.9%, Retro 6.1%
- #57 Clown2Beat
69% matchMixed66% of 55 reviews2016
Dev: Rodrigo Banzato
Windows
You are selected to be part of a circus, open the doors and beat the Clowns, solving the challenges before the clock ends.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.4%, Third Person 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Cartoon 7.2%, Family Friendly 6.5%