- #1 Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
97% 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 30.8%, Difficult 21.9%, Platformer 17.3%, Cartoony 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 4%
Why You'll Like It: This collection provides the essential foundation for the series with its challenging, classic 3D platforming gameplay.
- #2 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
96% 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 40.8%, Platformer 16.1%, Cartoony 9.4%, Action 6.7%, Adventure 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully remastered classic that shares the same iconic mascot platformer DNA and colorful aesthetic as Crash.
- #3 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
96% 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 39.1%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Platformer 9.3%, Third Person 9.2%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a high-fidelity 3D action-platforming experience with fluid movement and polished level design.
- #4 A Hat in Time
95% 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 44.4%, Platformer 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Third Person 6.2%, Comedy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming 3D platformer that emphasizes tight controls and creative level exploration reminiscent of genre classics.
- #5 Sackboy™: A Big Adventure
94% matchVery Positive84% of 4,294 reviews2022
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
PERFECTLY CRAFTED FOR PC. PlayStation® icon Sackboy bursts into action on PC in a huge 3D multiplayer platforming adventure. An epic journey stuffed with platforming challenges. Deeply immersive controls. Collaborative, chaotic and joyful multiplayer fun.
Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, 3D Platformer 27%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Adventure 10.9%, Family Friendly 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished 3D platformer that balances accessible gameplay with challenging optional stages.
- #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 26.9%, Platformer 16.2%, Cartoony 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Third Person 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A delightful 3D platformer that captures the spirit of classic collectathons with vibrant visuals and accessible mechanics.
- #7 Penny’s Big Breakaway
93% matchVery Positive80% of 1,266 reviews2024
Dev: Evening StarPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Ready. Set. YO! - Join Penny & Yo-Yo in a kinetic 3D-platformer bursting with innovative gameplay! Showcase your catalog of tricks and chain impressive combos to deliver Penny & Yo-Yo's perfect breakout performance. Take the stage with this vibrant pair in Penny’s Big Breakaway.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 39.7%, Platformer 23.6%, Adventure 8.7%, Third Person 8.2%, 3D 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on momentum-based movement and precision platforming that rewards mastery of its unique control scheme.
- #8 Psychonauts 2
92% 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 32.6%, Platformer 14.5%, Cartoony 10.8%, Comedy 10%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features exceptional 3D platforming mechanics paired with imaginative, distinct worlds and tight, responsive movement.
- #9 SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
91% 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 35.6%, Platformer 20.5%, Comedy 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Action 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A solid 3D platformer that delivers classic level-based progression and fun, character-driven action.
- #10 Sonic Generations Collection
91% matchVery Positive94% of 25,461 reviews2011
Dev: Devil's DetailsPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.2%, Platformer 31.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Action 8.5%, Third Person 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of fast-paced 3D and 2D platforming that matches the high-energy intensity of the Crash series.
- #11 Rayman® Legends
90% 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 46.8%, Difficult 11.7%, Action 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Adventure 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: While 2D, it offers some of the most fluid, rhythmic, and demanding platforming challenges available on Steam.
- #12 Yooka-Laylee
89% 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 46.9%, Platformer 19.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Action 5.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic collectathon platformers that emphasizes exploration and diverse ability-based progression.
- #13 Demon Turf: Queens Edition
89% matchVery Positive81% of 903 reviews2021
Dev: FabrazPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The ultimate version of the 3D Platformer with attitude! Join Beebz on three seperate adventures to ultimately claim the Demon Queen title! Jump, spin and punch your way across the turfs with this Expressive Platformer!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.2%, Platformer 20.2%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Third Person 10.3%, Comedy 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a unique 3D platforming challenge with a focus on momentum and difficult, skill-based traversal.
- #14 TY the Tasmanian Tiger
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,690 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 33.8%, Platformer 19.8%, Cartoony 14.2%, Third Person 9%, Action 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and collectathon mechanics in a vibrant, open-ended world.
- #15 Kao the Kangaroo
87% 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 36.3%, Cartoony 15.3%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Comedy 9.4%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful 3D platformer that brings back the classic feel of mascot-led adventures with combat and platforming challenges.
- #16 Blue Fire
86% matchVery Positive81% of 3,056 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 35.9%, Platformer 22.7%, Action-Adventure 15%, Third Person 8.6%, 3D 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging 3D platformer that emphasizes high-difficulty precision jumping and complex movement in a dark fantasy setting.
- #17 Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
86% matchVery Positive83% of 1,587 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!
Why similar: Platformer 28.2%, Difficult 25.2%, 3D Platformer 15.9%, Action 13.6%, Multiplayer 6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers extreme precision-based challenges that require careful control and mastery of physics-based movement.
- #18 Frogun
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 629 reviews2022
Dev: MolegatoPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.8%, Platformer 20.3%, Cartoony 12.3%, Third Person 8.9%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A precision-focused 3D platformer that uses a unique grappling hook mechanic to create challenging traversal puzzles.
- #19 Croc Legend of the Gobbos
83% 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 34.4%, Platformer 18.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Cartoony 8.9%, Third Person 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platformer that offers a nostalgic experience centered on exploration and simple, effective platforming mechanics.
- #20 Pumpkin Jack
84% matchVery Positive91% of 9,544 reviews2020
Dev: Evil RaptorPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 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 37.9%, Action 11.3%, Platformer 9.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Cartoony 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A spooky 3D platformer that features linear, action-heavy levels and satisfying environmental puzzles.
- #21 Rayman® Origins
84% 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 39.7%, Cartoony 16.1%, Difficult 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title features tight, responsive 2D platforming that demands precision and rewards skilled players with fast-paced action.
- #22 Sonic Mania
82% matchVery Positive94% of 27,786 reviews2017
Dev: Christian WhiteheadPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
Why similar: Platformer 38.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Cartoony 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 2D platforming that provides the same level of high-speed, precision-demanding gameplay found in the best Crash levels.
- #23 Clive 'N' Wrench
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 177 reviews2023
Dev: Dinosaur Bytes StudioPub: Numskull Games
Windows
Hop, spin, and time-travel your way through 11 vibrant worlds in this lovingly crafted 3D platformer. Join Clive the rabbit and Wrench the monkey on his back as they chase an evil genius across history to save the future. And yes, it all unfolds from the chilly cockpit of a 1950s refrigerator.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 38.4%, Platformer 21.7%, Action 19.7%, Adventure 15.2%, 3D 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic 3D platformer that draws heavy inspiration from the golden era of the genre with varied movement abilities.
- #24 PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC
79% 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 28.6%, Platformer 20.3%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Cartoony 11.3%, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A remake of a classic 3D platformer that offers straightforward, fun level design and arcade-style action.
- #25 Sonic Frontiers
80% matchVery Positive89% of 27,699 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Sonic Frontiers is a groundbreaking open-zone action-adventure game set on the ancient Starfall Islands. Join Sonic as he battles hordes of powerful enemies with an all-new combat system, explores the mysteries of the islands, and saves his friends!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.8%, Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Comedy 9.5%, Third Person 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game introduces an open-zone approach to 3D platforming while maintaining the series' signature speed and action.
- #26 Sonic Colors: Ultimate
81% matchMixed67% of 1,674 reviews2023
Dev: Blind Squirrel EntertainmentPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Join Sonic in the high-speed adventure of a lifetime across a colorful interstellar amusement park. Color the Universe in Sonic Colors: Ultimate!
Why similar: Platformer 34.9%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Action 16.2%, 3D Platformer 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant 3D platforming experience that utilizes power-ups to vary gameplay and keep the action moving quickly.
- #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 28.7%, Cartoony 14.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Third Person 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A creative 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and traversal mechanics within a unique, oversized world.
- #28 Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
81% 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 47%, Adventure 22.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Comedy 8.5%, Family Friendly 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 2.5D platformer that provides a significant difficulty spike and creative level design for fans of challenging platformers.
- #29 Hell Pie
78% matchVery Positive90% of 1,706 reviews2022
Dev: SluggerflyPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Hell Pie is an obscene 3D platformer that takes bad taste to the next level! Hell Pie sees you grab the horns of Nate, the ‘Demon of Bad Taste’. He is given the honorable task of gathering the disgusting ingredients for Satan’s infamous birthday pie!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.7%, Platformer 18.7%, Comedy 11.5%, Cartoony 10.8%, Third Person 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that combines traditional movement with a unique grappling mechanic for a distinct traversal experience.
- #30 SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
77% 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 47.5%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 8.3%, Comedy 7.7%, Multiplayer 7.3%
- #31 Poi
78% matchVery Positive91% of 741 reviews2017
Dev: PolyKid
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Poi is a 3D platformer featuring two kids on a grand adventure to unravel the mysteries of the Milky Way Globe. Explore uncharted lands, compete in challenge levels, meet quirky characters and defeat comical creatures on a journey to become a Master Explorer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33%, Platformer 19.5%, Cartoony 12.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that captures the essence of classic collectathons with a focus on exploration and simple, fun platforming.
- #32 Yooka-Replaylee
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,041 reviews2025
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Embark on an epic 3D platforming collectathon adventure with Yooka and Laylee! Yooka-Replaylee is packed with new moves, more story, exciting challenges, hidden secrets, and more than double the collectibles to uncover. Can you help them rescue the world’s biggest treasure?
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.2%, Platformer 20.7%, Cartoony 13.4%, Third Person 10.2%, Action 6.2%
- #33 SONIC SUPERSTARS
76% matchMixed68% of 3,603 reviews2023
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.
Why similar: Platformer 36.8%, Action 17.2%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Adventure 8%, Multiplayer 6.1%
- #34 Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
72% matchVery Positive93% of 15,602 reviews2025
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Race across land, sea, air, space, and time in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Warp through Travel Rings into new dimensions where something new awaits around every twist and turn.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 37.1%, Multiplayer 18.8%, Family Friendly 15.4%, 3D 11.4%, Co-op 9.5%
- #35 Suzy Cube
77% 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 33.6%, Platformer 17.2%, Cartoony 15.9%, Third Person 7.6%, Action 6.7%
- #36 Super Meat Boy 3D
71% matchVery Positive89% of 813 reviews2026
Dev: SluggerflyPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer – now in 3D!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 36%, Platformer 23.5%, Comedy 9.8%, Difficult 8.8%, Action 8.7%
- #37 Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD
76% matchMixed57% of 400 reviews2019
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hold onto your bananas, because Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is rolling your way! Experience the magic of one of the most beloved titles in the series, now remastered in HD!
Why similar: Action 32.4%, Cartoony 29%, 3D Platformer 19.6%, Family Friendly 7.8%, Colorful 6.9%
- #38 No Straight Roads: Encore Edition
73% matchVery Positive89% of 2,048 reviews2021
Dev: MetronomikPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 44.1%, Cartoony 22.5%, Action 14.5%, Family Friendly 6.8%, Colorful 5.9%
- #39 TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2
74% matchVery Positive94% of 786 reviews2017
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
STREWTH! It's time to go back Down Under with this fully remastered version of TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue. Rang, bite, smash and glide your way around the Australian Outback and stop the evil machinations of the diabolical BOSS CASS in this open world adventure.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 45.6%, Platformer 15.9%, Action 14.8%, Adventure 11.5%, Third Person 6.4%
- #40 Bubsy 4D
69% matchVery Positive92% of 413 reviews2026
Dev: FabrazPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 35.3%, Platformer 17.6%, Cartoony 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Third Person 6.7%
- #41 Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut
71% matchVery Positive85% of 380 reviews2024
Dev: VEA GamesPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Jump into adventure in Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut, a love letter to platformers! Play in single-player or couch co-op, and enjoy 8 colorful worlds, classic platforming challenges, and music by legendary composer David Wise.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 52.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Family Friendly 6.5%, Adventure 6%
- #42 Sonic Lost World
75% matchMixed62% of 5,468 reviews2015
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 37.1%, Platformer 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 4.9%
- #43 BALAN WONDERWORLD
74% matchMixed54% of 612 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Welcome to BALAN WONDERWORLD—a wondrous all-action show, the likes of which has never been seen before! Over 80 different costumes give you all the action that you could possibly imagine!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 35.2%, Platformer 22.5%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Cartoony 13.3%, 3D 5.5%
- #44 PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,159 reviews2013
Dev: Mine Loader Software Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
It's time to gear up!Get ready for more ghost chain gobbling and frantic action in PAC-MAN® CE-DX+! The award-winning chomping game makes a shattering debut on Steam with even more content and a refined user-interface to compare high scores with your friends!
Why similar: Action 46.3%, Great Soundtrack 36.7%, Singleplayer 8.5%, Colorful 4.8%, Multiplayer 3.7%
- #45 Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
70% matchVery Positive90% of 3,319 reviews2023
Dev: FrozenbytePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Trine series is back with its biggest adventure! In their fifth outing, the Heroes of Trine are pitted against dastardly and duplicitous villains, who will stop at nothing to seize control of the kingdom. The clock is ticking to save the world of Trine!
Why similar: Platformer 31.3%, Action-Adventure 20.3%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 9.6%, 3D 6.9%
- #46 Frogun Encore
70% 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 27.3%, Platformer 18%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Cartoony 12%, Action 7.5%
- #47 Sonic Origins
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,998 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Experience the collected adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Origins Plus! With 16 legendary Sonic titles, including 12 Game Gear games, new playable characters, modes, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, and more, this is the definitive way to play these classic games!
Why similar: Platformer 42.6%, Action 19.9%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Adventure 13.2%, Family Friendly 4.7%
- #48 Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut
72% matchVery Positive86% of 1,689 reviews2014
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!
Why similar: Platformer 59.5%, Action 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Adventure 5.7%
- #49 Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
68% matchVery Positive84% of 8,357 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Discover Lara Croft’s Original Adventures, Lovingly Restored – Now with New Challenge Mode
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.3%, Difficult 20.3%, Platformer 16.1%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Third Person 7.6%
- #50 Pizza Tower
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 71,440 reviews2023
Dev: Tour De Pizza
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Why similar: Platformer 21.7%, Cartoony 21.2%, Difficult 17.5%, Comedy 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%
- #51 Onirism
66% matchVery Positive83% of 1,286 reviews2025
Dev: Crimson TalesPub: Shoreline Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Dive into the dreamy world of Crearia in Onirism! Join Carol on a magical quest to find her lost plushie, Bunbun. Use quirky gadgets and wild weapons as you embark on a spellbinding journey through fantastical worlds, where you'll battle cunning and colorful foes in thrilling, high-intensity combat!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 41.6%, Funny 13.8%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 10.1%, Platformer 6.9%
- #52 Sonic Adventure 2
69% matchVery Positive89% of 27,841 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 37.1%, Platformer 22.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 9.2%, Third Person 6%
- #53 TY the Tasmanian Tiger 3
70% matchVery Positive80% of 253 reviews2018
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 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 54.5%, Action 26.4%, Adventure 19.1%
- #54 SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide
64% matchVery Positive94% of 1,367 reviews2025
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Prepare to be scared! A clash between the Flying Dutchman and King Neptune has unleashed ghostly mayhem all over Bikini Bottom. Switch seamlessly between SpongeBob and Patrick, combine their unique skills and save Bikini Bottom from total ghostification!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.5%, Platformer 19.5%, Third Person 8%, Comedy 8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #55 Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
65% 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 37%, Comedy 14.1%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Multiplayer 7.2%
- #56 Mega Man 11
68% matchVery Positive89% of 5,263 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.
Why similar: Platformer 39%, Difficult 31.1%, Action 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Adventure 3.3%
- #57 METAL SLUG 3
67% matchVery Positive90% of 9,019 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Action 34.2%, Platformer 21.2%, Co-op 13.3%, Difficult 13%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%
- #58 Hot Lava
66% matchVery Positive93% of 6,121 reviews2019
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Floor is Hot Lava! Run, jump, climb, and surf across nostalgia-packed environments flooded with hot molten lava. Explore alone, or join your friends. And whatever you do, don’t touch the floor.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 36.3%, Difficult 24.3%, Platformer 18.1%, Action 6%, Multiplayer 5.4%
- #59 Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition
68% matchVery Positive92% of 249 reviews2015
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enter the mechanical shape-shifting, dimension switching world of the award winning, high octane action-puzzle-platformer Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, and blow crime away.
Why similar: Platformer 44.3%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Action 22.3%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Singleplayer 3.7%