- #1 Asterix & Obelix XXL 2
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,006 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 20.9%, Comic Book 16.3%, 3D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 8.6%, 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 18,052 reviews2020
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.9 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 40.1%, Comedy 14.7%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Colorful 8.7%, Adventure 6.2%
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% matchMixed60% of 458 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 30.8%, Comic Book 23.5%, Platformer 12.7%, Cartoony 10.6%, Comedy 8.6%
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 1,166 reviews2022
Dev: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.9 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 29.7%, Cartoony 15.1%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Comedy 12.4%, Combat 9.5%
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 4,872 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 18.5%, Comedy 14.7%, Third Person 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
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 884 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.7%, Platformer 15%, Cartoony 12.9%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, 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 21,880 reviews2018
Dev: Vicarious VisionsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.7 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 39.8%, Platformer 23.4%, Cartoony 11%, Comedy 7%, Colorful 6%
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 Positive94% of 22,112 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 41.1%, Platformer 17.1%, Cartoony 11.6%, Third Person 9.1%, Colorful 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and combat in a colorful, stylized world.
- #9 Voodoo Vince: Remastered
91% matchVery Positive92% of 577 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 48.2%, Comedy 16.5%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 11%, Platformer 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic 3D platformer that features quirky humor and creative combat mechanics within a vibrant, stylized world.
- #10 Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
90% matchVery Positive94% of 1,637 reviews2024
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 40.7%, Action-Adventure 21.1%, Platformer 19.6%, Third Person 16%, 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 TY the Tasmanian Tiger
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,705 reviews2016
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 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 19.1%, Cartoony 15.8%, Third Person 14.6%, Colorful 8.7%
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.
- #12 The Smurfs 2 - The Prisoner of the Green Stone
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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%, Third Person 15%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Colorful 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the platforming and combat mechanics, offering a fun, family-friendly adventure experience.
- #13 Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
89% matchMixed62% of 342 reviews2021
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 34.7%, Comic Book 26.3%, PvE 15.1%, Medieval 10.8%, Combat 4.6%
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.
- #14 The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf
88% matchVery Positive82% of 660 reviews2021
Dev: OSome StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 2.3 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 15.7%, Action-Adventure 14%, Third Person 12.8%, Colorful 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that prioritizes exploration and environmental interaction, mirroring the lighthearted tone of the Asterix games.
- #15 MARSUPILAMI - HOOBADVENTURE
87% matchVery Positive95% of 702 reviews2021
Dev: Ocellus StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Discover the Marsupilamis as you have never seen them before in an adventure full of surprises!
Why similar: Comic Book 31.4%, Platformer 16.8%, Cartoony 13.2%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Comedy 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced platformer that features a colorful, comic-book-inspired world and accessible gameplay.
- #16 Croc Legend of the Gobbos
85% matchVery Positive91% of 347 reviews2025
Dev: Titanium StudiosPub: Argonaut Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 11.2%, 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 53,220 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 17.5%, Third Person 11.1%, Comedy 9.1%, Colorful 6.9%
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 Positive74% of 99 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 30.3%, Comic Book 21.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Medieval 9.6%, Cartoony 8.8%
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 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
84% matchVery Positive91% of 17,598 reviews2023
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 15.1 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 36.6%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Third Person 15.3%, Platformer 9.2%, Cartoony 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This high-budget action-platformer excels at blending third-person combat with platforming traversal in a highly polished package.
- #20 Psychonauts 2
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,249 reviews2021
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: Xbox Game Studios
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 14.2%, Platformer 13.4%, Cartoony 11.6%, 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.
- #21 Rayman® Origins
84% matchVery Positive94% of 6,121 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 44.4%, Cartoony 21.2%, Colorful 9.7%, Comedy 9.2%, 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 4,001 reviews2022
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 15.3 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 27.7%, Platformer 16.6%, Cartoony 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Third Person 8.2%
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
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,093 reviews2025
Dev: Exalted StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 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 40.4%, Score Attack 15.2%, Cartoony 13.2%, PvE 13.1%, 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 820 reviews2025
Dev: NOW PRODUCTION Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.7 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 23%, Comic Book 17.4%, Platformer 17%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Cartoony 10.9%
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
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 489 reviews2020
Dev: PHL CollectivePub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 18.7%, 3D 9.9%, Adventure 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-adventure game that emphasizes combat and exploration within a recognizable animated universe.
- #26 Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans
80% matchVery Positive92% of 1,986 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 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.
- #27 Spark the Electric Jester 3
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,024 reviews2022
Dev: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
High speed 3D action platformer! Join Spark on his latest adventure.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.7%, 3D Platformer 23.2%, Platformer 14.4%, 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.
- #28 Ice Age Scrat's Nutty Adventure
81% matchMixed61% of 314 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 25.6%, 3D Platformer 24.9%, Third Person 10.8%, Colorful 10.2%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
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 703 reviews2026
Dev: FabrazPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 31.2%, Platformer 16.1%, Third Person 10.7%, Cartoony 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #30 Tad the Lost Explorer
78% matchMostly Positive79% 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 26.7%, 3D Platformer 21.4%, Platformer 16.5%, Comedy 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that blends exploration and puzzle-solving in a lighthearted, cinematic adventure style.
- #31 Rad Rodgers - Radical Edition
79% matchMixed64% of 194 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 27.9%, Platformer 18.8%, Cartoony 13.8%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Colorful 7.4%
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.
- #32 Zorro The Chronicles
77% matchVery Positive86% of 158 reviews2022
Dev: BKOM StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.5 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 10.6%, Comedy 10.3%
- #33 Asterix & Obelix: Heroes
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 62 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 40.5%, Colorful 38.8%, Singleplayer 20.7%
- #34 Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered
74% matchVery Positive91% of 2,527 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%, Action-Adventure 28.2%, Comedy 25.8%, Action 12.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #35 BAKERU
73% matchVery Positive94% of 396 reviews2024
Dev: Good-Feel Co., Ltd.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bakeru's adventure begins in this Japan-esque Wild Action Game!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.7%, 3D Platformer 18.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Cartoony 9.6%, Third Person 7.6%
- #36 Titeuf: Mega Party
77% matchMixed44% of 51 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 20%, Adventure 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #37 Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
75% matchVery Positive86% of 3,648 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 59.8%, Adventure 14.2%, Comedy 13.2%, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #38 RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 75 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 41.5%, 3D Platformer 21.7%, Cartoony 13.6%, Combat 8%, Colorful 7.4%
- #39 Castle of Illusion
74% matchVery Positive91% of 4,374 reviews2013
Dev: SEGA Studios AustraliaPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.
Why similar: Platformer 65.1%, Adventure 9.9%, Colorful 8.8%, 3D Platformer 8.8%, Cartoony 5.1%
- #40 The Smurfs – Dreams
71% matchVery Positive93% of 204 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 26.4%, 3D Platformer 21.5%, Platformer 14.2%, Third Person 11.6%, Cartoony 11.4%
- #41 TY the Tasmanian Tiger 3
73% matchVery Positive80% of 253 reviews2018
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
CRIKEY! TY is back with a brand new adventure, in this fully remastered version of TY the Tasmanian Tiger 3: Night of the Quinkan. Pick up your rangs; pull on your shorts, and prepare to rescue the SOUTHERN RIVERS from a brand new threat - the QUINKAN...
Why similar: 3D Platformer 58.5%, Action 22.5%, Adventure 19%
- #42 Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 912 reviews2021
Dev: JankenteamPub: Silver Lining
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 42.1%, Colorful 20.4%, Combat 17.8%, Adventure 9%, Action 7.4%
- #43 The Wonderful 101: Remastered
72% matchVery Positive87% of 893 reviews2020
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Lead an army of 100 Wonderful Ones from around the world in this Unite Action spectacular!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.5%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Comedy 14.6%, Action 9.2%, 3D 7.6%
- #44 Zool Redimensioned
70% matchVery Positive93% of 214 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 49.5%, Action 18.6%, Colorful 16.9%, Adventure 11.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #45 Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition
68% matchVery Positive91% of 312 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 17.2%, Cartoony 14.5%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Colorful 9.4%
- #46 de Blob 2
71% matchVery Positive92% of 224 reviews2017
Dev: Blue Tongue EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.8 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 49.5%, Platformer 20.9%, Action 16.1%, Adventure 13.5%
- #47 Frogun Encore
69% 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 25.4%, Platformer 17.6%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Cartoony 13.6%, Third Person 10.8%
- #48 New Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja
71% matchMixed53% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Mr. Nutz StudioPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.7 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 25.5%, Comedy 23.5%, Colorful 14.5%, Co-op 10.1%, Combat 10%
- #49 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,614 reviews2023
Dev: Engine SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.1 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 77.3%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 7%, Co-op 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
67% matchVery Positive94% of 14,662 reviews2022
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.Pub: Dotemu
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 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 62.2%, Comic Book 16.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Colorful 5.6%, Action 3.1%
- #51 Yooka-Laylee
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,391 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 20.9%, Colorful 10.8%, Adventure 6.9%, Comedy 4.6%
- #52 Guacamelee! 2
69% matchVery Positive91% of 3,339 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 36.3%, Platformer 16.8%, Cartoony 15.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Colorful 7.3%
- #53 River City Saga: Three Kingdoms
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 283 reviews2022
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.3 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 54.5%, Comedy 17%, PvE 14.8%, Action 6.8%, Combat 6.2%
- #54 Dadish 3D
67% matchVery Positive85% of 96 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 30.7%, Platformer 19.7%, Third Person 15.4%, Cartoony 12.5%, 3D 7.8%
- #55 Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest
65% matchVery Positive89% of 798 reviews2024
Dev: [2.21]
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 34.7%, Action-Adventure 26.5%, Colorful 14.5%, Action 7.9%, 3D 7.5%
- #56 Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition
66% matchMixed63% of 415 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 47.7%, Comedy 20%, Action 15.5%, Adventure 14.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #57 The Plucky Squire
65% matchVery Positive85% of 4,033 reviews2024
Dev: All Possible FuturesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 39.1%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Cartoony 16.8%, Adventure 9.3%, 3D 7.9%
- #58 LEGO® MARVEL's Avengers
67% matchVery Positive88% of 8,803 reviews2016
Dev: Traveller's TalesPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Avengers Assemble! The best-selling LEGO® MARVEL videogame franchise returns with a new action-packed, Super Hero adventure.
Why similar: Comedy 26.8%, Third Person 22.2%, Comic Book 17.7%, Action 12%, Adventure 11%
