Games Like Ties

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: 3D Platformer 31.2%, Collectathon 30.3%, Exploration 13.6%, Adventure 10.1%, Platformer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the nostalgic, old-school collectathon spirit with a focus on exploration and charming creature designs.

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 31.6%, Collectathon 27.9%, Platformer 13.7%, Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive indie 3D platformer that perfectly balances tight movement, creative worlds, and extensive collectathon gameplay.

A collectathon 3D platform game where you explore the world to find all hidden collectibles, solving secrets, puzzles and find new outfits to customize our cute hero. Special abilities will blow your mind controlling chaos and order. Recover the pieces to defeat the terrible Tattooed Tatus.

Why similar: Collectathon 36.7%, Platformer 21.7%, Exploration 18.3%, Action 10%, Family Friendly 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong emphasis on exploration and hidden-object discovery within a colorful, puzzle-filled 3D environment.

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 21.9%, Collectathon 21.9%, Platformer 14.9%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platformer that focuses on the core collectathon loop of gathering items while navigating diverse, open-ended levels.

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 26.5%, Collectathon 19%, Platformer 14.1%, Family Friendly 12%, Exploration 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique perspective and excellent platforming mechanics that reward players for exploring every corner of its vibrant world.

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: 3D Platformer 23.9%, Platformer 17.2%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 13.4%, Exploration 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the dreamy, atmospheric exploration found in Ties, focusing on a journey through surreal landscapes.

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 28%, Platformer 20.5%, Exploration 13.7%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Adventure 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends exploration and platforming with a unique, cute aesthetic that encourages curiosity and discovery.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.9%, Collectathon 22.9%, Platformer 15.3%, Exploration 13.7%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie 3D platformer that provides a unique perspective and satisfying movement mechanics within a compact, exploratory world.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.9%, Collectathon 23.8%, Platformer 17.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Family Friendly 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, family-friendly 3D platformer that excels at providing a classic, accessible adventure experience.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.2%, Collectathon 27.8%, Platformer 15.8%, Exploration 13.6%, Action 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy, and retro-inspired 3D platformer that distills the genre down to its most fun, exploratory elements.

Embark on a surrealistic afterlife journey to discover the secrets of the broken and mysterious Plane of Memory in this cinematic adventure with a hint of stealth. Dive into a wonderful voxel world with an intense atmosphere and save the day!

Why similar: Platformer 26.7%, Exploration 18.7%, Family Friendly 15.9%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features atmospheric exploration and puzzle-platforming elements that align well with the quiet, mysterious nature of Ties.

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 31.2%, Collectathon 18.7%, Platformer 14.2%, Adventure 12%, Family Friendly 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for collectathon platformers, offering expansive worlds filled with secrets and rewarding exploration.

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 28.3%, 3D Platformer 27.3%, Platformer 13.1%, Adventure 10.1%, Exploration 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic collectathons that focuses heavily on gathering items across large, vibrant 3D environments.

Discover the fun of team climbing! Explore all the secrets, shortcuts and traps! Share this adventure as a team, or do it alone.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 37.6%, Platformer 24%, Action 17.8%, Exploration 15.1%, 3D 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers action-oriented 3D platforming with a focus on casual, multiplayer-friendly exploration.

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

Why similar: Platformer 33.8%, Exploration 22.1%, Adventure 20.1%, Family Friendly 12.7%, 3D 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on adventure and exploration, providing a relaxing platforming experience similar to Ties.

Twin Stones: The Journey of Bukka is a challenging 3D platformer, featuring Bukka on his mythical adventure where he has to save a colorful and alive world along with the God Shiva.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.1%, Adventure 21.7%, Platformer 19.7%, Action 14%, Family Friendly 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and third-person traversal through fantasy environments.

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 32.5%, Collectathon 27.5%, Action 13.9%, Family Friendly 11.9%, Adventure 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A solid 3D platforming adventure that delivers traditional gameplay mechanics with a modern, polished feel.

Dive into the mind of Lucienne, a tormented painter. Leap through emotional memories, solve puzzles where shapes deceive and emotion leads the way. A dreamlike platformer where each painting brings you one step closer to yourself.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 39.4%, Family Friendly 19.7%, Platformer 19.1%, Adventure 8.8%, 3D 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, indie 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and a unique, dream-like aesthetic.

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 30.3%, Collectathon 18.8%, Action 17.2%, Adventure 16.9%, Platformer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: While slightly more action-focused, it provides atmospheric, linear 3D platforming that feels very similar to indie-developed adventures.

Macbat 64 is a low poly 3D Platformer and 4:3 loveletter to the late 90s.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.3%, Action 23.1%, Collectathon 21.2%, Platformer 17.7%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the low-poly charm and simple, fun platforming mechanics often found in smaller indie titles.

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 23.3%, 3D Platformer 23.3%, Platformer 15.8%, Family Friendly 11.5%, Adventure 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, family-friendly 3D platformer that focuses on simple exploration and collecting items in a forest setting.

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 31.9%, Platformer 23.3%, Exploration 16.4%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: For players who enjoy the platforming aspect of Ties, this game offers more challenging, precision-based movement in a surreal world.

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 23.8%, Collectathon 23.1%, Platformer 15.8%, Exploration 10.1%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, indie-developed collectathon platformer that prioritizes exploration and simple, fun movement.

Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.

Why similar: Exploration 33.5%, Adventure 30%, Family Friendly 26.6%, Singleplayer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on world-building and exploration, sharing the relaxing and dreamy tone found in Ties.

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 27.5%, Adventure 22.3%, 3D Platformer 21.9%, Family Friendly 17.4%, 3D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality 3D platformer that emphasizes creativity, charm, and accessible exploration for all ages.

Beach Island Deluxe is a micro open-world platforming game, made entirely by one person! Set on the mysterious Beach Island, scour the island for stars to open the ancient Gateway! There's plenty to explore and uncover on Beach Island. Can you find all 15 stars?

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.9%, Platformer 20.7%, Exploration 16.9%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual 3D platformer that provides a relaxing environment for exploration and item collection.

Secrets of the Temple is a single player puzzle platformer adventure game. Traverse the Pharaoh's labyrinthian temple and locate and collect the Eye of Ra before it's too late!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.7%, Collectathon 24.3%, Platformer 20.7%, Adventure 14.4%, Exploration 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines adventure and puzzle-platforming, focusing on uncovering secrets within ancient environments.

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 23.7%, Collectathon 17.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 11%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused 3D platformer that highlights exploration and character-driven discovery in a fantasy setting.

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: Platformer 34.9%, 3D Platformer 21.9%, Adventure 14.8%, Action 12.2%, Collectathon 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal, dream-like world-building and creative platforming challenges make it a perfect thematic match for fans of Ties.

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

Why similar: Family Friendly 30.3%, Action 29.3%, Adventure 27.4%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers physics-based platforming and exploration that rewards careful movement and discovery.

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: 3D Platformer 31.2%, Collectathon 27.5%, Platformer 19.5%, Action 10.7%, 3D 5.1%

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 30.6%, 3D Platformer 30.2%, Exploration 14.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Family Friendly 10.2%

Collect, run and be a pain in the porcelain

Why similar: Collectathon 34.5%, Exploration 19.7%, Adventure 18.7%, Action 17.9%, 3D 3.6%

Race across open oceans and uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets. Expressively platform your way across dozens of locales, upgrading your gear and modifying your move-set every step of the way!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.7%, Platformer 21.2%, Exploration 14.1%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 11.9%

Discover all the different worlds with Simba The Cat. Find all the things that Simba the cat likes, you will unlock extra levels.

Why similar: Platformer 25.9%, Collectathon 20.8%, Action 18.1%, Adventure 17.4%, Exploration 9.5%

Explore the sandbox, collect treasures, and find your way off of the island.

Why similar: Collectathon 31.8%, Exploration 22.8%, Adventure 22.7%, Family Friendly 16.2%, 3D 3.3%

TVs is a single player platformer game combining intense action with challenging puzzles, focuses on a journey of a tv character called “u” who needs to drive his way on strange events in strange world to solve mysterious puzzles of his life till he finds the truth.

Why similar: Platformer 46.5%, Exploration 30.9%, Family Friendly 18.5%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Gravitia is an adventure game about manipulating gravity to escape a unique world full of mystery.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.4%, Platformer 24%, Adventure 22.4%, Exploration 15.8%, 3D 7.9%

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 38.6%, Adventure 22.6%, Action 20.8%, Platformer 6.6%, Family Friendly 6.2%

The Dreamworld has been infected! It is up to you to explore the Dreamworld as the DreamDasher, discover its secrets, and defeat the Nightmare.

Why similar: Platformer 43.5%, Action 25.7%, Family Friendly 19.9%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 4%

Wéko the Mask Gatherer is a 3D action-adventure game where you step into the shoes of Wéko, a mysterious adventurer on a quest to collect the seven powerful Primordial Masks in a mesmerizing world full of exploration, puzzles, and combat.

Why similar: Exploration 26.6%, Family Friendly 23.6%, Action 20.2%, Adventure 16.7%, 3D 9.4%

Explore a series of whimsical, interconnected worlds to steal everything not nailed down. Make a garbage bin a garbage home :)

Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.7%, Collectathon 26%, Platformer 19.4%, Adventure 13.5%, Exploration 11.5%

In Ruffy and the Riverside, you wield the magic SWAP to Copy & Paste textures - turn ice into lava or waterfalls into vines! Explore, fight, skate on straw bales, and unleash your imagination in this quirky open-world action game. Dive into an adventure that lets you literally change the world!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.7%, Collectathon 21%, Platformer 14.6%, Action 10.6%, Exploration 9.5%

Dive into a magical woven world on the back of your own carpet dragon! Explore the textile landscape, solve puzzles, challenge quirky creatures and unravel the great mysteries of a long forgotten past in Weaving Tides!

Why similar: Platformer 26.8%, Exploration 21.3%, Family Friendly 19.4%, Adventure 16.7%, Action 10.4%

A unique and experimental game mechanic. An open world awaits the player and offers challanges and pushing rythms.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 41.6%, Action 32.7%, Exploration 14.5%, Indie 8%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Explore, fight, and gather materials in an atmospheric, ruined kingdom inhabited by creepy-cute car creatures, in this short and unique exploration experience.

Why similar: Exploration 41.9%, Action 25.1%, Adventure 21.5%, 3D 6%, Indie 5.4%

Ôpe is a 3D platforming game in which you play as a little hero named Bô. His quest will lead him through enchanted forest and temples where he’ll need to deliver shamans from corruption before the sun sets forever.

Why similar: Action 28.4%, Adventure 26.8%, 3D Platformer 23.6%, Indie 7%, Platformer 6.7%

A Dead World's Dream is a challenging retro platformerAs a peaceful alien, explore a harsh world looking for hidden species.Unlocking upgrades and power-ups, travel to even more treacherous places.Carefuly examine your surroundings before jumping toward new dangers and secrets.

Why similar: Platformer 40.6%, Adventure 35.6%, Exploration 23.8%

Embark on a moldy adventure in a land of bread. Play as Bradley the Breadapus, a waffle-tailed bread platypus, in this quirky action platformer and battle to cleanse a world infected by mold. Break the mold, save the world!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.4%, Platformer 26.4%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 10%, Family Friendly 7.5%

Discover the true meaning of apples in this charming adventure-platformer.

Why similar: Adventure 61.9%, Platformer 38.1%

Onirike is an original 3D adventure, puzzle and platformer video game which takes place in an intricate open world, designed with a non-linear narrative and presented with a peculiar audio-visual aesthetic.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.9%, Platformer 19.4%, Action 17.3%, Exploration 15.1%, Adventure 13.1%

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.8%, Platformer 19.5%, Adventure 17.6%, Exploration 12%, Action 11.1%

As Wikku, embark on a search for your missing father in the unknown world of Anturi. Explore the islands and help the inhabitants. Also gather information about your father's fate. Improve your skills to better combat the unknown dangers.

Why similar: Adventure 42.2%, Exploration 42%, 3D 15.8%

Be a part of an adventurous journey in Cubots: The Origins. Explore and survive in beautiful, atmospheric environments!

Why similar: Exploration 30.6%, Family Friendly 26.3%, Adventure 24.7%, Indie 6.8%, 3D 6.4%

A 3D action platformer where you play as a wind-up toy in a Tinkerer's workshop set in the Victorian Age. As a small wind-up toy, you must rely on your wind-up key to embark on an arduous journey. Defeat enemies and uncover a dark secret within the rooms.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.1%, Platformer 22.1%, Exploration 15.9%, Action 10.1%, Family Friendly 9.2%

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why similar: Action 42.4%, 3D Platformer 27.1%, Adventure 18.5%, Exploration 6.9%, Singleplayer 5%

Leap, swing, and spin webs in a casual 3D adventure! Play as Spider Fox, rescue bizarre animals from a mad scientist, and uncover colorful worlds packed with secrets.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.3%, Collectathon 25.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Exploration 13.7%, Family Friendly 12.6%

Play as Leonnor who sets out on a journey to discover everything about his past and his world, things are not always what they seem! Learn special abilities, battle monsters and encounter celestial beings as you explore this beautifically crafted pixel world. This prologue starts a epic journey...

Why similar: Platformer 51.9%, Action 28.6%, Adventure 18.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 22.9%, 3D Platformer 22.8%, Platformer 15.2%, Exploration 11.5%, Adventure 10.5%

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 24.1%, 3D Platformer 23.9%, Platformer 16.6%, Exploration 12.5%, Action 8.3%