- #1 Asterix & Obelix XXL 2
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,030 reviews2018
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 brings the experience of the original game to an unparalleled level. The enhanced graphics pay tribute to the comic books and the gameplay has been totally redesigned to make fighting the Romans even more fun!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.1%, Comic Book 16.2%, 3D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 8.7%, Third Person 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the combat and platforming mechanics of the original while maintaining the same charming comic-book world.
- #2 SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
96% matchVery Positive94% of 18,230 reviews2020
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 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 40.3%, Comedy 14.5%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Colorful 8.5%, Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This remake perfectly captures the 3D platformer collectathon feel with a humorous, cartoon-based world similar to the Asterix games.
- #3 Asterix & Obelix XXL 3 - The Crystal Menhir
96% matchMixed59% of 463 reviews2019
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 31%, Comic Book 23.4%, Platformer 12.9%, Cartoony 10.6%, Comedy 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of combining 3D exploration with cooperative brawling against waves of Roman soldiers.
- #4 Kao the Kangaroo
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,194 reviews2022
Dev: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 29.8%, Cartoony 15.1%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Comedy 12.3%, Combat 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style 3D platformer that balances exploration with punchy combat mechanics against diverse enemy types.
- #5 SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
94% matchVery Positive92% of 5,043 reviews2023
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.3 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 30.7%, Platformer 18.7%, Comedy 14.4%, Third Person 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern 3D platformer that emphasizes lighthearted humor, varied environments, and accessible action-adventure gameplay.
- #6 New Super Lucky's Tale
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 918 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.3 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 24%, Platformer 15.1%, Cartoony 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Third Person 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This polished 3D platformer offers a bright, cheerful aesthetic and satisfying movement that feels right at home for fans of the genre.
- #7 Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
93% matchVery Positive92% of 22,361 reviews2018
Dev: Vicarious VisionsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 13.3 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 39.7%, Platformer 23.6%, Cartoony 11%, Comedy 6.9%, Colorful 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides the definitive classic 3D platforming experience, focusing on precise movement and challenging obstacle courses.
- #8 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
92% matchVery Positive93% of 22,421 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.4 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 41.2%, Platformer 17.4%, Cartoony 11.4%, Third Person 9%, Colorful 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and combat in a colorful, stylized world.
- #9 TY the Tasmanian Tiger
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,734 reviews2016
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 31%, Platformer 19.3%, Cartoony 15.7%, Third Person 14.6%, Colorful 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic 3D platformer that features open-world exploration and combat abilities that feel very similar to the XXL series.
- #10 Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
90% matchVery Positive94% of 1,726 reviews2024
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Embark on a magical journey in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed! Shape your adventure with the stroke of a brush and transform Wasteland as Mickey Mouse in this beautifully recreated 3D platformer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 40.6%, Action-Adventure 21.3%, Platformer 19.8%, Third Person 15.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: This action-platformer features a unique art style and creative combat mechanics that mirror the lighthearted adventure tone of the seed game.
- #11 Voodoo Vince: Remastered
91% matchVery Positive92% of 579 reviews2017
Dev: Beep Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 48.1%, Comedy 16.3%, Action 13%, Adventure 11.1%, Platformer 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic 3D platformer that features quirky humor and creative combat mechanics within a vibrant, stylized world.
- #12 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
89% matchMixed62% of 349 reviews2021
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 35.1%, Comic Book 26.4%, PvE 14.7%, Medieval 10.7%, Combat 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses entirely on the beat-'em-up aspect of the franchise, providing a classic arcade-style brawler experience.
- #13 The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf
89% matchVery Positive82% of 676 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 27.2%, Platformer 15.9%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Third Person 12.8%, Colorful 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that prioritizes exploration and environmental interaction, mirroring the lighthearted tone of the Asterix games.
- #14 MARSUPILAMI - HOOBADVENTURE
88% matchVery Positive95% of 746 reviews2021
Dev: Ocellus StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Discover the Marsupilamis as you have never seen them before in an adventure full of surprises!
Why similar: Comic Book 31.3%, Platformer 17%, Cartoony 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Comedy 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced platformer that features a colorful, comic-book-inspired world and accessible gameplay.
- #15 The Smurfs 2 - The Prisoner of the Green Stone
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 149 reviews2023
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 29.7%, Platformer 19.2%, Third Person 14.9%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Colorful 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the platforming and combat mechanics, offering a fun, family-friendly adventure experience.
- #16 Croc Legend of the Gobbos
85% matchVery Positive92% of 385 reviews2025
Dev: Titanium StudiosPub: Argonaut Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 30.6%, Platformer 17.5%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Third Person 11.1%, Cartoony 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platformer that focuses on collecting items and navigating colorful environments, reminiscent of the early 3D era.
- #17 A Hat in Time
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 53,521 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 44.6%, Platformer 17.7%, Third Person 11.1%, Comedy 9%, Colorful 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A charming 3D platformer that captures the joy of exploration and movement with a distinct, expressive visual style.
- #18 Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All! 2
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 105 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 30.6%, Comic Book 21.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Medieval 9.5%, Cartoony 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An improved version of the side-scrolling brawler that leans heavily into the slapstick combat of the Asterix universe.
- #19 Psychonauts 2
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,528 reviews2021
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 15.8 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 28.9%, Comedy 14.1%, Platformer 13.5%, Cartoony 11.5%, Third Person 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 3D platforming that combines deep, creative level design with a humorous and engaging narrative.
- #20 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
83% matchVery Positive91% of 18,159 reviews2023
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 36.5%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Third Person 15.2%, Platformer 9.2%, Cartoony 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This high-budget action-platformer excels at blending third-person combat with platforming traversal in a highly polished package.
- #21 Rayman® Origins
84% matchVery Positive94% of 6,242 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 44.9%, Cartoony 21%, Colorful 9.4%, Comedy 9.1%, Adventure 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: While 2D, it captures the same vibrant, cartoony energy and fluid movement that defines the Asterix & Obelix experience.
- #22 Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time
82% matchVery Positive86% of 4,252 reviews2022
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.0 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 27.6%, Platformer 17%, Cartoony 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Third Person 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern evolution of the classic platforming formula that offers challenging levels and high-quality animation.
- #23 Big Helmet Heroes
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,147 reviews2025
Dev: Exalted StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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%, Score Attack 14.8%, Cartoony 13.2%, PvE 12.7%, Co-op 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative beat-'em-up that emphasizes arcade-style combat and local multiplayer fun.
- #24 PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC
79% matchVery Positive91% of 858 reviews2025
Dev: NOW PRODUCTION Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 22.8%, Platformer 17.3%, Comic Book 17.2%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Cartoony 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of a classic 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and simple, satisfying combat.
- #25 Ben 10: Power Trip
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 508 reviews2020
Dev: PHL CollectivePub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Evil Hex has cursed Europe – and only Ben 10 can stop him! Explore a 3D world filled with combat, puzzles and secrets as you save the day!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 38%, Cartoony 20.6%, Third Person 18.8%, 3D 9.7%, Adventure 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-adventure game that emphasizes combat and exploration within a recognizable animated universe.
- #26 Spark the Electric Jester 3
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,044 reviews2022
Dev: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
High speed 3D action platformer! Join Spark on his latest adventure.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.9%, 3D Platformer 23.2%, Platformer 14.6%, Third Person 11%, Cartoony 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed 3D platformer that focuses on fluid movement and hack-and-slash combat mechanics.
- #27 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans
80% matchVery Positive92% of 2,006 reviews2018
Dev: Trinity TeamPub: Buddy Productions GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 85.3%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 4.6%, Co-op 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic beat-'em-up that perfectly captures the comedic, action-packed spirit of the Asterix games.
- #28 Ice Age Scrat's Nutty Adventure
81% matchMixed60% of 326 reviews2019
Dev: Just Add Water (Development) Ltd.Pub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Scrat’s on a brand new quest! Sabre-tooth squirrel Scrat is on a nutty quest! His prized possession is locked inside an ancient Scratazon Temple – and the only way to get it back is to retrieve four legendary Crystal Nuts, scattered across the land.
Why similar: Platformer 25.9%, 3D Platformer 24.9%, Third Person 10.8%, Colorful 10%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward 3D platformer that focuses on character-driven exploration and light combat, perfect for fans of licensed cartoon games.
- #29 Bubsy 4D
76% matchVery Positive93% of 836 reviews2026
Dev: FabrazPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The infamous, wise-cracking bobcat has returned to 3D in a new platforming adventure. Bubsy is back with new challenges, new moves, and even more purrsonality. Run, jump, glide, and roll across alien planets, battle robotic sheep, and collect tons and tons of yarn. What could possibly go wrong?
Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.5%, Platformer 16.2%, Third Person 10.7%, Cartoony 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #30 Tad the Lost Explorer
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Gammera NestPub: Dojo System
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 26.6%, 3D Platformer 21.4%, Platformer 16.7%, Comedy 12.6%, Action-Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that blends exploration and puzzle-solving in a lighthearted, cinematic adventure style.
- #31 Asterix & Obelix: Heroes
77% matchMixed66% of 67 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: Adventure 41.3%, Colorful 38.3%, Singleplayer 20.4%
- #32 Zorro The Chronicles
76% matchVery Positive87% of 172 reviews2022
Dev: BKOM StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 23.9%, 3D Platformer 17.2%, Third Person 11%, Cartoony 10.5%, Comedy 10.2%
- #33 Rad Rodgers - Radical Edition
78% matchMixed63% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: THQ Nordic Mobile
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 27.9%, Platformer 19%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Cartoony 13.7%, Colorful 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A platformer that blends 2D and 3D elements with a heavy focus on combat and a retro, irreverent sense of humor.
- #34 Titeuf: Mega Party
77% matchMixed46% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Balio StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Tootuff is back for more than 40 challenges, all of them crazier than ever!
Why similar: Comic Book 47.8%, Cartoony 20.6%, Comedy 19.8%, Adventure 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #35 Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
75% matchVery Positive86% of 3,671 reviews2015
Dev: Just Add Water (Developments), Ltd.Pub: Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc.
Windows · 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 60.1%, Adventure 14.3%, Comedy 12.9%, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #36 Rayman® Legends
74% matchVery Positive90% of 12,391 reviews2013
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.2 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 61.8%, Comedy 11.5%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 8.5%, Co-op 7.5%
- #37 RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 84 reviews2026
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
The legendary beat ’em up series from Jaleco returns. Master trained fighters take on a rising evil with raw strength and refined technique. Built around easy-to-use auto-combos, the game lets skilled players weave powerful strings for exhilarating combat. Let your fists burn with fury once more.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.8%, 3D Platformer 21.7%, Cartoony 13.5%, Combat 7.8%, Colorful 7.3%
- #38 Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered
73% matchVery Positive90% of 2,616 reviews2020
Dev: Saber InteractivePub: Mad Dog Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
The beloved and critically acclaimed Ghostbusters video game is back! Strap on your proton pack once again and join the Ghostbusters on the adventure with the voice and likeness of the original crew as you battle to save New York!
Why similar: Third Person 31.5%, Action-Adventure 28%, Comedy 25.4%, Action 12.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #39 Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 945 reviews2021
Dev: JankenteamPub: Silver Lining
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A legend returns in stunning new detail with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Fire up your power bracelet and relive a platforming classic alongside new modes, levels and features!
Why similar: Platformer 42.6%, Colorful 20.2%, Combat 17.4%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 7.5%
- #40 de Blob 2
73% matchVery Positive92% of 231 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Tongue EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 49.2%, Platformer 21%, Action 16.2%, Adventure 13.6%
- #41 The Smurfs – Dreams
71% matchVery Positive93% of 216 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 26.3%, 3D Platformer 21.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Third Person 11.7%, Cartoony 11.3%
- #42 The Wonderful 101: Remastered
72% matchVery Positive87% of 903 reviews2020
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Lead an army of 100 Wonderful Ones from around the world in this Unite Action spectacular!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.6%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Comedy 14.5%, Action 9.3%, 3D 7.4%
- #43 Zool Redimensioned
72% matchVery Positive93% of 222 reviews2021
Dev: Sumo Digital AcademyPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The Ninja of the Nth Dimension is back! Explore vibrant retro landscapes, discover hidden secrets and take down menacing bosses in a modern reimagining of the classic action platforming adventure Zool.
Why similar: Platformer 49.8%, Action 18.7%, Colorful 16.5%, Adventure 11.5%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #44 BAKERU
70% matchVery Positive94% of 409 reviews2024
Dev: Good-Feel Co., Ltd.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Bakeru's adventure begins in this Japan-esque Wild Action Game!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.8%, 3D Platformer 18.6%, Action-Adventure 10%, Cartoony 9.5%, Third Person 7.6%
- #45 Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition
68% matchVery Positive92% of 337 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 28.6%, Platformer 17.4%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Cartoony 14.4%, Colorful 9.2%
- #46 Yooka-Laylee
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,399 reviews2017
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 47.9%, Platformer 21.1%, Colorful 10.6%, Adventure 7%, Comedy 4.6%
- #47 Frogun Encore
69% matchVery Positive88% of 137 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 25.4%, Platformer 17.8%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Cartoony 13.4%, Third Person 10.8%
- #48 New Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja
71% matchMixed52% of 106 reviews2022
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%
We’re back in the distant Past, when “Rock & Roll” was just about rocks and “Fast food”, a dinner that you couldn’t catch. 2 cave dudes named Joe & Mac live in a peaceful and cool village. Cool it was, until a bogus bunch of Neanderthal snatched all the village’s women!
Why similar: Platformer 25.9%, Comedy 23.3%, Colorful 14.3%, Co-op 10.1%, Combat 9.8%
- #49 Guacamelee! 2
69% matchVery Positive91% of 3,390 reviews2018
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.1 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 36.4%, Platformer 16.9%, Cartoony 15.4%, Action-Adventure 10%, Colorful 7.1%
- #50 Snow Bros. Wonderland
68% matchVery Positive81% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: TatsujinPub: Clear River Games
Windows
Winter is coming. Snow Bros. is back in this brand-new adventure by Tatsujin!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 30%, PvE 19.5%, Platformer 18.6%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Co-op 5.3%
- #51 Rogue Trooper Redux
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 609 reviews2017
Dev: TickTock GamesPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A pioneering tactical shooter and landmark comic book adaptation, Rogue Trooper is back, remastered and revitalised in true high definition. Experience acclaimed third-person action in this BAFTA-nominated tale of betrayal and revenge at the far reaches of the galaxy!
Why similar: Comic Book 43.3%, Action 31.7%, Adventure 25%
- #52 Junkster
66% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: Stormcloud Games Limited
Windows
Junkster is a 3D action platformer with an awesome building mechanic. Plucky little construction bot, UM-13 (or Um for short), has crash-landed on a dangerous junkyard planet. Armed only with his trusty robo-wrench, Um must repair his ship and recover his lost cargo of precious human artifacts.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 23%, Comic Book 19.6%, Platformer 13.5%, Third Person 11.3%, Comedy 10.5%
- #53 Pumpkin Jack
67% matchVery Positive91% of 9,833 reviews2020
Dev: Evil RaptorPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.9%, Colorful 10.4%, Third Person 9.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Action 7.9%
- #54 Rayman Raving Rabbids™
70% matchVery Positive85% of 2,129 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft BulgariaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Hordes of crazed out-of control bunnies have invaded, enslaving Rayman and forcing him to participate in 'gladiator' style trials. Help Rayman win his freedom back by entertaining and outwitting these fury foes. Use the most hilarious fighting moves imaginable.
Why similar: Comedy 56.1%, Action 21.6%, Adventure 14.4%, Co-op 3.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #55 River City Saga: Three Kingdoms
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 283 reviews2022
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Kunio, the beloved hot-blooded renegade, is back to wreak havoc in the world of the Three Kingdoms! The characters take on the roles of famous generals for a game packed with wild action.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.1%, Comedy 16.8%, PvE 14.3%, Action 6.9%, Combat 6.1%
- #56 Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition
67% matchMixed64% of 449 reviews2026
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Celebrate 30 years of Rayman with the definitive edition of the platforming classic, featuring 5 versions, 120+ extra levels, and an exclusive documentary on the creation of the limbless hero.
Why similar: Platformer 48.1%, Comedy 19.6%, Action 15.6%, Adventure 14.1%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #57 Maximus 2: Street Gladiators
68% matchVery Positive92% of 64 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 45%, Comic Book 29%, Medieval 20.8%, Action 5.1%
- #58 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
65% matchVery Positive94% of 14,974 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 62.9%, Comic Book 16.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Colorful 5.4%, Action 3.1%
- #59 Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest
65% matchVery Positive89% of 816 reviews2024
Dev: [2.21]
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Step into Twinsun's fantastical world in this action-adventure remake! Little Big Adventure - Twinsen's Quest brings brand new visuals, new music by the original composer, and smoother gameplay to the iconic classic released back in 1994.
Why similar: Platformer 35%, Action-Adventure 26.7%, Colorful 14.2%, Action 7.9%, 3D 7.3%