Games Like Grow Up

Experience the freedom of unbounded climbing as you take control of BUD, a procedurally animated robot on a quest to save his planet. Create your own path through an alien world as you control and ride a giant plant on a vertical journey to the stars.

Why similar: Open World 24.8%, Robots 20%, 3D Platformer 18.2%, Exploration 9.6%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor to Grow Up, it features the same core climbing mechanics and physics-based exploration.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Open World 21.4%, Exploration 17.5%, 3D Platformer 15.5%, Adventure 10.7%, Cute 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same sense of freedom and vertical exploration in a charming, low-pressure open environment.

Refunct is a peaceful, short first-person platformer about restoring a vibrant world.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.9%, Open World 20.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Relaxing 6.4%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, movement-focused 3D platformer that prioritizes the flow of traversing a vibrant, open world.

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 34%, Exploration 12.5%, Family Friendly 11.9%, Cute 10.9%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers delightful 3D platforming and exploration with a focus on navigating a world from a tiny perspective.

On the moon Europa, a lush terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 27.2%, Robots 26.7%, Exploration 14.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes peaceful, vertical exploration and movement across a beautiful, atmospheric landscape.

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 36.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Open World 10.8%, Exploration 8.5%, Family Friendly 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style collectathon 3D platformer that encourages exploration of large, colorful worlds.

Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!

Why similar: Open World 26%, 3D Platformer 17.7%, Exploration 11.3%, Cute 8.8%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-focused adventure that emphasizes the joy of traversing nature as a small creature.

Unbox: Newbie's Adventure is a 90s style 3D platformer about the ultimate postal service, self-delivering cardboard boxes! Unbox: Newbie's Adventure has giant worlds full of challenges, collectibles and boxy boss battles!

Why similar: Open World 37.6%, 3D Platformer 35.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Indie 4%, Cute 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world 3D platformer where you play as a sentient cardboard box, focusing on physics and exploration.

Togges is a charming and colourful 3D Puzzle-Platformer. Go on adventures, stack adorable living blocks and solve puzzles around the Cosmos to save the Galaxy from the threats of the Void.

Why similar: Open World 23.3%, 3D Platformer 22.5%, Exploration 10.6%, Adventure 7.5%, Family Friendly 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique 3D platformer that uses physics-based stacking mechanics to explore expansive, colorful levels.

Meet Buddy and Bag Boy – two tiny robots with big hearts and an even bigger mission: spreading joy! After a mysterious explosion rains golden cogs and trash from the sky, it’s their job to collect, clean, and help each village while uncovering the secret behind the blast.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23%, Robots 20.2%, Exploration 11.4%, Family Friendly 7.5%, Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A wholesome 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and charm in a miniature world.

A delightful, playground platformer for all ages that follows Lucky, the ever-optimistic, energetic, and lovable hero, on his quest to find his inner strength and help his sister rescue the Book of Ages from Jinx. Jinx is the scheming and mysterious villain trying to reshape the world, but for what reason?

Why similar: 3D Platformer 45.2%, Adventure 19.2%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Cute 9.8%, Platformer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished 3D platformer that captures the classic, cheerful spirit of genre staples.

Tyler: Model 005 is a 3D action-platformer and exploration game set in the 1950s where you customize and control a spunky miniature robot named Tyler. Many years after powering down, Tyler is accidentally powered on during a thunderstorm and must discover what has happened to his creator and home.

Why similar: Robots 27.9%, 3D Platformer 23.7%, Exploration 13.3%, Adventure 9.6%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a small robot in a large world, focusing on exploration and platforming mechanics.

Defunct is an indie adventure game with a focus on flow, speed and an engaging world. You are a broken robot that accidentally falls out of a giant cargo ship onto a post-human Earth, now inhabited by robots. You have to get back to your ship before it’s too late!

Why similar: Robots 29.6%, Adventure 19.5%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Casual 9.1%, Colorful 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A speed-focused, physics-based adventure that emphasizes momentum and movement through open environments.

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 33.3%, Exploration 14.4%, Family Friendly 11.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Cute 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and collecting items across various themed worlds.

You are Tiny, a nerdy inventor, who tries to reclaim his most beloved possession - Grandpa's underpants!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 38.9%, Physics 16.7%, Indie 14.6%, Adventure 12.4%, Platformer 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based environmental manipulation and exploration that rewards creative thinking.

Explore the vast Living Room to find food for your struggling ant colony in this cute and casual collectathon!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.3%, Exploration 19.4%, Open World 16.7%, Adventure 8.2%, Cute 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that captures the scale of being a small creature in a large, explorable environment.

Scrap Garden is a charming puzzle platformer about the adventures of Canny, a lonely robot, who awakens in a post-apocalyptic world to find all other robots shut down and seized up. What happened to the City? Why did all robots stop moving? Did anyone survive except him?

Why similar: Robots 25.1%, 3D Platformer 21.4%, Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Family Friendly 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A robot-themed 3D platformer that focuses on exploration and light puzzle-solving.

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 38.1%, Exploration 19.9%, Cute 11.7%, Adventure 8.8%, Platformer 8%

Why You'll Like It: While more challenging, its focus on fluid, high-speed 3D movement and platforming is highly rewarding.

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: 3D Platformer 31.3%, Adventure 27%, Family Friendly 19.2%, Platformer 11.3%, Cute 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished 3D platformer with creative level design and a focus on movement and charm.

An adventure about a robot saving her home from a dark crystalline force. Set upon a biopunk space station bursting with fantastic plants and aliens.

Why similar: Adventure 37.6%, Indie 16.3%, Cute 14.4%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Exploration 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, robot-focused adventure that shares a similar aesthetic and whimsical tone.

Biped is a coop action adventure game with a strong focus on moment-to-moment collaboration between 2 players.

Why similar: Open World 42.2%, Family Friendly 14.1%, Adventure 14%, Physics 11.6%, Funny 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based game featuring cute robots that requires careful coordination and movement.

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 44.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Cute 11.9%, Colorful 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and collecting items in vibrant, varied worlds.

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 43%, Adventure 20.3%, Colorful 9.4%, Exploration 6%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer with a distinct, atmospheric style and engaging movement-based challenges.

Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.

Why similar: Open World 47%, Adventure 15.9%, Physics 13.1%, Funny 8.8%, 3D Platformer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle-platformer where movement is intentionally clumsy and humorous, much like the early stages of learning to climb in Grow Up.

Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.

Why similar: Open World 27.5%, 3D Platformer 19.9%, Adventure 17.7%, Exploration 14.1%, Platformer 6%

Why You'll Like It: An environmental puzzle-adventure that focuses on exploring and transforming a mysterious, interconnected world.

A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.

Why similar: Adventure 36.1%, Indie 18.3%, Cute 15.3%, Colorful 10.7%, Relaxing 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it captures the same sense of wonder and exploration in a charming, creative world.

Clustertruck is a chaotic physics based truckformer. Jump your way through insane levels in a game of "the floor is lava" on top of speeding trucks driven by terrible drivers.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 55.7%, Physics 14.2%, Singleplayer 6.8%, Indie 6.8%, Funny 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, physics-heavy platformer that focuses entirely on the thrill of movement.

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 44.6%, Adventure 19.8%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Platformer 8.8%, Colorful 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern 3D platformer that centers on momentum-based movement and creative traversal mechanics.

Terry wants to launch himself into space using his new car. Doing something this cool and reckless will surely make him the talk of the town. Run, drive and glide through this small journey of big discoveries as Terry works towards achieving this goal.

Why similar: Open World 29.7%, Exploration 13.8%, Adventure 9.7%, Cute 7.6%, Family Friendly 7%

Tongue-swing, free climb, and build your own path forward in a new kind of 3D platformer! Plant veggie bounce pads, tightropes, hookshots, and much more. Find a way home through huge Desert, Ocean, and Mountain worlds and collect bugs, upgrade your backpack, and meet animal friends along the way.

Why similar: Open World 22.2%, 3D Platformer 20.3%, Exploration 12%, Adventure 8.6%, Cute 8.2%

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 38.4%, Adventure 22%, Platformer 17.6%, Funny 8.1%, Singleplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platformer known for its imaginative worlds and emphasis on exploration and character charm.

Gumdrop was peacefully sleeping in their asteroid when a mysterious force smashed it to pieces above the orbit of a nearby planet. Venture through a whimsical world to collect all the lost star droplets, slivers, and shards in this 3D platformer collectathon.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 29%, Open World 19.9%, Exploration 15.6%, Cute 7.9%, Platformer 5.8%

You're hungry. For a schnitzel. The problem is: you have to get it!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.9%, Adventure 15.5%, Open World 12.7%, Exploration 12.7%, Cute 7.4%

A befuddling mishap has made you COMPLETELY STRETCHY! Stretch, swing and stick around the delightfully odd and vibrant Grombi Isles in this eccentric and light-hearted 3D platformer.

Why similar: Open World 24.5%, 3D Platformer 20.8%, Exploration 11.8%, Adventure 9.6%, Cute 7.1%

Play as an elastic plug trying to become as long as LORD ELON. Use your climbing, dangling, and stretching skills to collect coins and buy length upgrades. Will LORD ELON accept you?

Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.4%, Open World 16.9%, Exploration 11.5%, Adventure 9.3%, Cute 7.6%

A new chapter of charming 3D platformer about the little rusty robot C4N who unwittingly finds himself in the midst of momentous events in Robo Land. In order to solve the new riddle, Canny will once again need to run and jump a lot, solve puzzles, and fight against enemies who are much bigger and stronger than he is.

Why similar: Robots 30.8%, Adventure 16.4%, 3D Platformer 15.6%, Exploration 8.1%, Family Friendly 5.9%

Step into the tiny metaphorical shoes of a Muri, entrusted with the important task of exploring, cleaning, and restoring a corrupted and decaying beach, one sparkling satisfying patch at a time, in this cute cozy mini-adventure - Project Shoreline!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.2%, Exploration 14.2%, Open World 11.2%, Adventure 11.1%, Cute 9.1%

Embark on a short, playful adventure in your cozy flying boat and sail through fluffy clouds. Discover floating islands and befriend their quirky citizens. Jump, roll, climb, and skate through Cloudburg as Skye faces her biggest obstacle on her way to the Royal Postal Academy!

Why similar: Open World 23.7%, 3D Platformer 19.2%, Exploration 13.2%, Adventure 9.6%, Cute 7.8%

After an accident, your ship crashes on an unknown island, a convergence point between worlds. Explore impossible landscapes, overcome traps and puzzles, recover the lost Loops, and see if you can find the legendary Golden Loop in this 3D platforming narrative adventure.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.7%, Robots 19.3%, Exploration 13%, Adventure 9.1%, Cute 7.8%

Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.9%, Family Friendly 14.4%, Cute 12.9%, Casual 10.7%, Adventure 8.5%

An adventure game about a hungry fish 🐟 Dive, jump, swim and eat your way through a lush micro-world. Can you escape the polluted pond?

Why similar: Open World 26.2%, 3D Platformer 16.8%, Exploration 12.7%, Adventure 9.7%, Family Friendly 7.6%

Embark on a cozy climbing adventure in Valley Peaks, a ribbiting first-person platformer where each mountain is like a puzzle. Install Radio Towers at the top of every ridge to connect the froggy inhabitants to the wider world, venture further into the Valley, conquer peaks and unravel mysteries!

Why similar: Open World 22.8%, 3D Platformer 19.2%, Exploration 11.3%, Family Friendly 6.7%, Cute 6.5%

Moose Lost in the Woods is a cozy 3D platformer without a language barrier. Explore by running, leaping, bouncing, and splashing around in Swedish forest environments, whilst stuffing your backpack with goodies!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.8%, Exploration 12.4%, Adventure 12%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Casual 8.6%

Downward is a first-person open-world parkour based platform adventure set in the medieval ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet Earth. Make your way through breath-taking landscapes, face ancient guardians and unravel the deep mystery that lies behind the disappearance of humanity.

Why similar: Open World 34.7%, 3D Platformer 18.1%, Adventure 12.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Platformer 6.4%

A 3D adventure platformer where you play as a kind alpaca dedicated to helping their animal friends.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.9%, Open World 22.6%, Exploration 13.3%, Cute 7.9%, Family Friendly 6.4%

Immerse yourself in a colorful journey through universes that does not forgive any mistakes. Jump well in the ball parkour game, where falling can cost you everything!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 38.6%, Exploration 20.5%, Family Friendly 8%, Platformer 7.7%, Casual 7%

Welcome to the beautiful and tropical Petit Island! Relive your grandpaw's youthful adventures by exploring the island and meeting all the unique islanders in this heartwarming open-world narrative exploration game. Preserve his memories before they fade away.

Why similar: Open World 25.6%, Exploration 15.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Cute 9.3%

Pru the Pigeon is a bite-sized 3D platformer with precise and expressive controls. Join Pru on his quest to save his land Asasco. Explore and collect everything in sight!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 36.1%, Exploration 15.5%, Cute 10.7%, Adventure 9.9%, Family Friendly 7.1%

A chill exploration game where EVERYTHING goes in the boot! You're Alp, a lil' golem on a quest to find his purpose. Run, climb, and use items as fuel in your Rocket Boot to blast yourself into the air!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23%, Exploration 18%, Cute 11.7%, Adventure 11.3%, Casual 8.4%

Jump, Dash, Slide! Dive into a classic 3D platformer experience with Boti: Byteland Overclocked. Explore the stylized insides of a computer as a determined data robot and save Byteland from an ominous threat. Play solo or team up with a friend in seamless co-op.

Why similar: Robots 25.5%, 3D Platformer 22.8%, Exploration 10.1%, Adventure 7%, Family Friendly 6.8%

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!

Why similar: Open World 34.6%, Exploration 12.8%, Cute 10.6%, Adventure 10%, Colorful 7.2%

A child infiltrates a spaceship to carry out a secret rescue mission. His objective is compromised when they must make a forced landing on a strange planet. Explore this mysterious place, overcome obstacles, and find the way back home!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 38.2%, Exploration 21.3%, Adventure 17%, Platformer 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.

Why similar: Open World 20.6%, 3D Platformer 20.3%, Exploration 10.5%, Adventure 9.7%, Family Friendly 6.9%

Mr. Sleepy Man is up way past his bedtime and out of control! Make a mess of everything you find and turn Bedtime Town against you! This sandbox adventure is filled with comical hijinks, outrageous characters, and platforming action!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.4%, Open World 20.5%, Exploration 12.6%, Adventure 9.6%, Cute 6.6%

Explore a world full of mysteries that transform with each jump! Moonleap is a game about a moon boy on his journey to recover shooting stars. Change day to night with your jump and catch all the stars in this challenging puzzle-platformer!

Why similar: Adventure 18.9%, Family Friendly 16.2%, Cute 15.8%, Platformer 12.1%, Casual 11.6%

Embark on an adventure with 6-mon the little robot. Take control of the robot and travel through a disused factory, avoiding falls, protecting yourself from projectiles and traversing dangerous levels to stop the activities of a crazy AI.

Why similar: Robots 47%, 3D Platformer 29.2%, Platformer 5.8%, Adventure 5.7%, Colorful 4.3%

Help Santa to collect lost christmas presents in this wonderful 3D Jump'n'Run experience. An exciting arcade adventure is just waiting for the kids in your life and especially the kid in you!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 40%, Casual 13.6%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Cute 10.4%, Physics 6.4%

Join Stix the fairy on an a tiny 3D adventure through the dense undergrowth of a fantasy garden. A bite-sized collectathon inspired by 90s platformers and childrens' picture books.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.7%, Adventure 20.8%, Casual 15.2%, Exploration 10.8%, Cute 7.4%

A serene first-person 3D platformer where you use a magical rope to traverse the body of a dormant ancient colossus in order to heal its wounds and awaken it once again. Embark on a relaxing journey of melancholy to rekindle one of nature's long-lost wonders.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.7%, Adventure 18.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Casual 9.4%, Indie 8.5%