Games Like Poi

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: Collectathon 27.6%, 3D Platformer 24.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Cute 9.7%, Platformer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same whimsical spirit and tight 3D platforming controls that make Poi so enjoyable.

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: Collectathon 31.8%, 3D Platformer 23.5%, Platformer 10%, Family Friendly 6.9%, Colorful 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by veterans of the genre, this title is a direct homage to the classic collectathon games that inspired Poi.

Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!

Why similar: Collectathon 23.8%, 3D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 11.8%, Family Friendly 10%, Cartoony 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished, family-friendly 3D platforming experience that feels very similar to the classic collectathon style of Poi.

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: Soundtrack 20.3% ★, Collectathon 18.6%, 3D Platformer 16.9%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Cartoony 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This 2022 reboot features fluid 3D platforming and a lighthearted adventure tone that mirrors the gameplay of Poi.

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 27%, Collectathon 21.1%, Family Friendly 13.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Cartoony 7%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential collectathon experience, offering vibrant worlds and satisfying exploration that aligns perfectly with Poi's design.

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 19.8%, Collectathon 18.5%, Family Friendly 12%, Cartoony 10.8%, Platformer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: While it focuses on smaller-scale exploration, the joy of gathering collectibles and navigating 3D environments is very similar to Poi.

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 34.7%, Platformer 20.1%, Action 14.8%, Adventure 13.7%, Exploration 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated 3D platformer that focuses on collecting items across diverse worlds, much like the Milky Way Globe journey in Poi.

Mail Mole is a charming 3D platformer featuring Molty, the fastest delivery mole, in his quest to save Carrotland from disaster! Explore magical worlds, make new friends, race against Mecha-Moles, find collectibles, solve puzzles and deliver awesomeness to the end of the world!

Why similar: Collectathon 25.2%, 3D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 12.5%, Family Friendly 11%, Cartoony 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and fast-paced platformer that shares the cute aesthetic and exploration-focused level design of Poi.

Join Koa and Napopo on a 3D platformer adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, explore the ocean, maneuver dangerous environments, and have fun in 8 wild worlds on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.3%, Platformer 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Family Friendly 11.7%, Exploration 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A bright and colorful platformer that emphasizes exploration and charm, matching the family-friendly vibe of Poi.

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 32.7%, Platformer 19.9%, Family Friendly 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Colorful 9%

Why You'll Like It: This modern 3D platformer offers fast-paced movement and colorful levels that will appeal to fans of Poi's action-oriented stages.

Embark on a magical quest as Fynn the dragon to rescue your unhatched siblings from the mysterious Cavern of Dreams in this N64-style 3D platformer. Gain new abilities, meet unique characters, solve puzzles, and beware of the mysterious villain.

Why similar: Collectathon 24.8%, 3D Platformer 19.5%, Nonlinear 14.9%, Exploration 6.4%, Cute 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the nostalgic 90s platformer feel perfectly, focusing on non-linear exploration and collecting hidden items.

A hand-drawn, retro 3D collectathon. Parkour through a magic castle as George the Giraffe! String together sweet moves to explore crystal caverns, stone laden halls, and trippy alternate dimensions.

Why similar: Collectathon 19.2%, 3D Platformer 14.4%, Nonlinear 11.9%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Platformer 9%

Why You'll Like It: This retro-inspired 3D platformer emphasizes exploration and collection in a way that feels like a direct sibling to Poi.

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 40.2%, Family Friendly 20.1%, Collectathon 15.1%, Adventure 7.1%, Colorful 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beloved classic that excels at the same exploration-heavy, item-collecting gameplay found in Poi.

Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers

Why similar: Collectathon 25.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Family Friendly 11.5%, Cartoony 8.3%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A creative platformer that rewards exploration and collection, fitting well within the genre conventions Poi follows.

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: Family Friendly 20.3%, Collectathon 20.1%, 3D Platformer 19.5%, Cute 10.5%, Colorful 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on traditional platforming, it captures the same cozy, exploration-first spirit found in Poi.

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 23.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Cartoony 9.5%, Cute 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled 3D platformer that uses a unique grappling mechanic to enhance the exploration and collection experience.

Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games!

Why similar: Collectathon 27%, 3D Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 11.4%, Family Friendly 11%, Cartoony 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure platformer features a large, colorful world to explore and classic collectathon mechanics.

G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.

Why similar: Nostalgia 22.8% ★, Soundtrack 17.7% ★, Collectathon 15.2%, 3D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platformer that emphasizes open-world exploration and collecting items to progress through the story.

A classic 3D platformer with a tactile twist: Open, unfold, and rotate your way through a stunning world built with familiar crafting materials. Featuring the talents of composer Kirkhope & Melin (Banjo-Kazooie, Yooka-Laylee) and voice actor Kevin Miller (Sly Cooper)

Why similar: 3D Platformer 19%, Collectathon 17.7%, Platformer 12%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Cartoony 9%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful and family-friendly 3D platformer that emphasizes fun, accessible movement 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: Collectathon 23%, 3D Platformer 19%, Family Friendly 10.3%, Cartoony 9.1%, Platformer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This unique puzzle-platformer offers a colorful, open-world experience that encourages players to explore every corner.

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: Family Friendly 21.7%, Female Protagonist 16%, Exploration 13.4%, Cute 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the relaxing, exploration-heavy aspects of the genre, perfect for those who enjoyed the world-traveling theme of Poi.

Gwen the Hen 64 is a tiny 3D platformer collectathon, with precise controls and many different movement options.

Why similar: Collectathon 24.2%, 3D Platformer 19.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Family Friendly 7.5%, Cartoony 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic 3D platformer that leans heavily into the 90s aesthetic and collectathon gameplay loop.

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 28.7%, Collectathon 23.1%, Colorful 9.1%, Platformer 7.3%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: A spooky yet fun 3D platformer that focuses on satisfying combat and platforming challenges in distinct, themed levels.

Leaping from mind-boggling heights, bouncing off Champolines, soaring inches from floating islands, BUD can do it all - that look of mild terror, that’s his daredevil face. Help the adorable little robot collect MOM’s scattered ship parts and return them to the moon.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.3%, Exploration 14.4%, Family Friendly 11.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Cute 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game prioritizes vertical exploration and movement, providing a sense of freedom similar to the exploration in Poi.

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 30.5%, Platformer 19.7%, Exploration 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Cute 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: For players who enjoy the platforming challenges of Poi, this game offers tighter, more demanding movement mechanics.

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: Collectathon 22.8%, 3D Platformer 16.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Family Friendly 8.2%

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: 3D Platformer 42.9%, Exploration 16.6%, Platformer 10.5%, Cute 10.2%, Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: A delightful exploration game where the journey and the act of climbing are just as important as the destination.

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

Why similar: Family Friendly 35%, Cartoony 31.7%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 10%, Indie 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: While it features co-op, the core platforming mechanics and cute aesthetic align well with the feel of Poi.

Slither, coil and climb your way to the top of Haven Tor in this one of a kind physics based, puzzle platform adventure from award winning independent studio Sumo Digital!

Why similar: Collectathon 25.5%, 3D Platformer 19.6%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique physics-based approach to the 3D platformer genre, focusing on movement and collection in vibrant environments.

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: Collectathon 24.2%, 3D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 11.2%, Cartoony 7.8%, Family Friendly 6.5%

Hyper Team Recon is an adorable 3D platformer about three aliens and their adventure across Earth! Join Ember, Penny and Lite, three shapeshifting slimes, as they morph into friends and foes alike to copy their forms and gain new abilities! Explore, discover new life forms, and fill your scrapbook!

Why similar: Collectathon 23.8%, 3D Platformer 18%, Platformer 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Cartoony 9.1%

Join Basil in this 3D platforming adventure as she runs, jumps, and glides through the Isles of Spice on her journey to become the new Shaman of her village. While collecting mystical crystals, she'll meet a colorful cast of characters who help her uncover the secret of the caldera!

Why similar: Collectathon 24%, 3D Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Exploration 7.1%

A 3D linear collect-a-thon platformer about a frog. Collect golden flies, unlock new worlds, and interact with a variety of mechanics and powerups. Finally, discover what lies behind the great gate.

Why similar: Collectathon 31.2%, 3D Platformer 24.1%, Platformer 13.6%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Cute 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: Nostalgia 21% ★, Collectathon 18.5%, 3D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Family Friendly 6.8%

A fantasy world like no other! Help Runa uncover the mysteries buried deep in the ruins of the ancient Chaikuru civilization, in a classic and epic 3D adventure platformer.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.1%, Collectathon 18.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Platformer 9.3%, Family Friendly 8.3%

Twig's Adventure 64 is a tiny 3D collect-a-thon platformer with looks and gameplay inspired by the N64 era, featuring a movement system that is both deep and intuitive.

Why similar: Collectathon 28.8%, 3D Platformer 27.9%, Retro 9.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Platformer 7.7%

Explore an oniric world and discover all its secrets during a dangerous and memorable quest.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.9%, Collectathon 21.9%, Platformer 14.9%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Exploration 9.3%

Super Dungeon Bros is a rock-themed dungeon brawler where a band of mighty rock bros must navigate the fantasy realm of Rökheim and its hellish dungeons to seek out epic loot, fight hordes of evil undead and uncover the legends of long lost fabled Rock Stars!

Why similar: Action 30.9%, Adventure 27%, Indie 23.9%, Casual 18.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more combat-focused, it provides a lighthearted 3D adventure experience that fits the general vibe of the genre.

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: Collectathon 26.2%, 3D Platformer 20.1%, Family Friendly 13.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 6.3%

An atmospheric narrative-platformer about a service robot stranded on a mysterious planet, Planet of the Eyes features a stunning visual mix of puzzle and platforming challenges, an original musical score, and fully voiced audio logs left by another survivor. Explore the mystery of an unknown world.

Why similar: Platformer 33%, Retro 19.2%, Colorful 9.7%, Exploration 9.1%, Action 9.1%

A chill and cozy platformer. Hop around collecting the lost CDs of a cute DJ in this land made of cardboard!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.9%, Collectathon 18.9%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Cute 8.2%

"A cozy exploration adventure where you journey across vibrant, hand-drawn planets, collecting discoveries to turn into stickers with your magical, upgradable Holobook. All woven into a heartfelt, engaging story about confronting a spreading darkness. "

Why similar: Exploration 24.6%, Cartoony 23.6%, Colorful 18.1%, Adventure 12.1%, Cute 11.1%

Peblito: Rock and Roll is a 3D platformer where you play as Peblito, a small yet determined pebble, on his journey through a mystical volcano. Dash, swing, and roll your way through a variety of obstacles in this lighthearted platforming adventure inspired by 90's platforming collect-a-thons!

Why similar: Collectathon 24.9%, 3D Platformer 19%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 7.1%, Cartoony 6.8%

The game "PIO" is a game created by Korean university students! Prove your strength in a world of stars and become the brightest star! In PIO, you will take on trials to prove your light and challenge yourself to become the most radiant star.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 35.6%, Action 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Colorful 11.2%, 3D 9%

Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.8%, Family Friendly 26.6%, Colorful 14.8%, Indie 9.9%, Adventure 8.6%

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 33.9%, Adventure 16%, Indie 14.1%, Family Friendly 13.7%, Colorful 8.3%

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: Collectathon 24%, 3D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 10.7%, Retro 9.5%, Adventure 8%

Lunistice is a 3D Platformer created with simple & fun gameplay and a cute PS1/SEGA Saturn inspired artstyle in mind. Take the role of Hana the Tanuki and jump and fight through her dreams!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.9%, Collectathon 16.9%, Platformer 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Retro 9.7%

Skybound is a 3D exploration platformer focused on fun, fluid movement mechanics, parkour and environmental puzzle solving.

Why similar: Platformer 22.8%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Exploration 12.6%, Colorful 8%

Adventure platformer about Potata's travel in fairy forest. Reveal all secrets and hidden treasures and don't forget to save the world.

Why similar: Platformer 26.4%, Family Friendly 18.3%, Cute 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Colorful 7.2%

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: Soundtrack 28.7% ★, Collectathon 15.5%, 3D Platformer 15%, Family Friendly 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8%

Super Kiwi 64 is a 3D-Platformer and Collect-a-Thon, in a low poly late 90s console look.

Why similar: Collectathon 30.4%, 3D Platformer 24.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Retro 10.9%, Exploration 8.5%

In My Bubble is a 3D action-adventure platformer featuring a child in a cute earflap hat on a quest to save the sheep of the dream world. Explore a world overtaken by darkness, rescue corrupted sheep, and restore the lost morning using the power of bubbles!

Why similar: Collectathon 31.4%, 3D Platformer 27.3%, Platformer 15.1%, Cute 7.1%, 3D 5.8%

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: Collectathon 27.1%, 3D Platformer 20.5%, Cartoony 9.4%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Exploration 7.3%

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Platformer 36.8%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Action 12%, Adventure 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Family Friendly 21.3%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Cute 15.2%, Exploration 14.4%, Colorful 11.8%

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: Collectathon 24.7%, 3D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Family Friendly 11%, Exploration 7.1%

Woodle Tree Adventures is an old school platform game with a catchy and unique art style! Explore a total of 6 worlds and save the lands with the magical water drops you'll find through your journey, bringing back peace and balance and finally becoming the new hero!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 25%, Platformer 24.7%, Family Friendly 14.6%, Indie 9.7%, Cute 8.3%

Join millions of players in the adventures of Poptropica! Establish yourself as the hero of your story while exploring mysterious lands and completing immersive quests. Uncover ancient mysteries, solve puzzles, and collect exclusive rewards throughout your travels.

Why similar: Platformer 21.9%, Cartoony 14.6%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Exploration 11.3%, Action-Adventure 11%