- #1 TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2
97% matchVery Positive94% of 784 reviews2017
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.3 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 40.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Adventure 11.5%, Action 10.9%, Third Person 9%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel expands on the original's open-world exploration and boomerang combat mechanics.
- #2 A Hat in Time
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 52,923 reviews2017
Dev: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.4 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: Collectathon 30.5%, 3D Platformer 27%, Platformer 10.3%, Funny 9.2%, Third Person 6%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the charm and tight platforming controls of classic 3D collectathons perfectly.
- #3 TY the Tasmanian Tiger 3
96% matchVery Positive81% of 250 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 48.7%, Action 19.9%, Adventure 19.4%, Indie 12%
Why You'll Like It: This entry continues the series' signature humor and action-adventure gameplay in a larger, more ambitious world.
- #4 Yooka-Laylee
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,364 reviews2017
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 23.0 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: Collectathon 32.7%, 3D Platformer 24.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Family Friendly 6.1%, Colorful 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Designed as a spiritual successor to the 90s collectathon era, it mirrors the exploration-heavy design of Ty.
- #5 New Super Lucky's Tale
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 836 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
Why similar: Collectathon 23.3%, 3D Platformer 19%, Platformer 11.7%, Cartoony 10.4%, Family Friendly 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A polished and colorful 3D platformer that emphasizes accessible, fun-filled movement and light combat.
- #6 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
94% matchVery Positive94% of 21,612 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.1 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 26.3%, Collectathon 20.2%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Platformer 10.6%, Cartoony 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: As a quintessential collectathon, it offers the same satisfying loop of exploring vibrant levels to gather items.
- #7 Kao the Kangaroo
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,130 reviews2022
Dev: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.2 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: Soundtrack 21.3% ★, Collectathon 19%, 3D Platformer 17.5%, Cartoony 9.2%, Retro 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This mascot-led platformer shares the same cartoony aesthetic and action-adventure spirit as the Ty series.
- #8 SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
92% matchVery Positive94% of 17,714 reviews2020
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.6 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 36.4%, Family Friendly 15.3%, Collectathon 13.5%, Funny 11%, Adventure 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features the exact kind of lighthearted, collect-everything gameplay that fans of the original Ty game will appreciate.
- #9 Tinykin
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,059 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 18.7%, Collectathon 17.2%, Cartoony 11.1%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Platformer 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: While it focuses more on exploration, its vibrant world and satisfying collection mechanics feel right at home with the genre.
- #10 Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
91% matchVery Positive92% of 21,442 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 30.3%, Platformer 17.3%, Cartoony 8.4%, Nostalgia 8.3% ★, Funny 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: These classic titles provide the definitive challenge-based platforming experience that inspired many later 3D games.
- #11 Pumpkin Jack
90% matchVery Positive91% of 9,421 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 27.3%, Collectathon 21.7%, Colorful 8.6%, Adventure 7.3%, Platformer 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A spooky but charming 3D platformer that focuses on linear, satisfying movement and combat encounters.
- #12 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
89% matchVery Positive91% of 16,896 reviews2023
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 15.0 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 34.3%, Third Person 13.2%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Platformer 8.3%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-budget take on the gadget-based action platformer genre that Ty fans often enjoy.
- #13 Penny’s Big Breakaway
89% matchVery Positive80% of 1,236 reviews2024
Dev: Evening StarPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 32.2%, Platformer 19.5%, Third Person 10.6%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Colorful 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its unique momentum-based movement provides a fresh, high-energy take on the 3D platforming formula.
- #14 Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,671 reviews2024
Dev: Panik ArcadePub: Xelu
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Make full use of your advanced move-set to navigate hand-crafted retro worlds without a jump button in this vibrant love letter to the N64 era of collectathons!
Why similar: Collectathon 22%, 3D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Cartoony 10.5%, Third Person 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, physics-based platformer that captures the joy of movement and discovery in 3D spaces.
- #15 Clive 'N' Wrench
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 175 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 40.7%, Platformer 23.5%, Adventure 18.2%, Action 17.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated love letter to 90s 3D platformers that nails the feeling of jumping through diverse, item-filled worlds.
- #16 Poi
86% 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: Nostalgia 22.8% ★, Soundtrack 17.7% ★, Collectathon 15.2%, 3D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, pure 3D platformer that feels like a nostalgic throwback to the early days of the genre.
- #17 Super Lucky's Tale
86% matchVery Positive85% of 757 reviews2018
Dev: Playful Corp.Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 41.2%, Family Friendly 17.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: The original version of this charming platformer offers a relaxing and fun experience for all ages.
- #18 Mail Mole + 'Xpress Deliveries
85% matchVery Positive88% of 224 reviews2021
Dev: Talpa GamesPub: Undercoders
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 23.2%, 3D Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Cartoony 10.6%, Family Friendly 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cute and colorful 3D platformer that focuses on speed and collecting items across varied stages.
- #19 Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
83% matchVery Positive94% of 1,554 reviews2024
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Embark on a magical journey in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed! Shape your adventure with the stroke of a brush and transform Wasteland as Mickey Mouse in this beautifully recreated 3D platformer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.9%, Family Friendly 17.6%, Platformer 15.5%, Third Person 11.6%, Funny 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title features creative world-building and platforming mechanics that reward curiosity and exploration.
- #20 Frogun
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 616 reviews2022
Dev: MolegatoPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 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 28%, Platformer 17.1%, Cartoony 12.4%, Third Person 11.6%, Family Friendly 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its unique grappling hook mechanic adds a fun twist to the standard 3D platforming and collecting loop.
- #21 Psychonauts
84% matchVery Positive95% of 18,796 reviews2006
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 27%, 3D Platformer 19.1%, Funny 11.2%, Third Person 10.5%, Collectathon 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its incredible humor and imaginative level design, it is a must-play for fans of character-driven platformers.
- #22 PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC
81% matchVery Positive93% of 1,795 reviews2022
Dev: NOW PRODUCTIONPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
PAC-MAN arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped PAC-MAN’s family and ruined his party! Off to the rescue, PAC-MAN sets out to Ghost Island!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.7%, Family Friendly 15.7%, Platformer 15%, Cartoony 13.8%, Retro 12%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of a classic 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and collecting in a colorful environment.
- #23 Yooka-Replaylee
79% matchVery Positive94% of 1,009 reviews2025
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 25.5%, 3D Platformer 19.2%, Platformer 12.2%, Cartoony 9.4%, Third Person 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An updated take on the classic collectathon formula that refines the experience for modern players.
- #24 Macbat 64
82% matchVery Positive92% of 506 reviews2017
Dev: Siactro
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Macbat 64 is a low poly 3D Platformer and 4:3 loveletter to the late 90s.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.8%, Collectathon 25.1%, Platformer 14.4%, Retro 14.4%, Action 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A short, retro-styled 3D platformer that perfectly mimics the aesthetic of the late 90s console era.
- #25 Lil Gator Game
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,831 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Collectathon 20.4%, 3D Platformer 20.1%, Family Friendly 17.6%, Funny 15.3%, Colorful 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-focused game that captures the wholesome and adventurous spirit of the Ty series.
- #26 TY the Tasmanian Tiger 4
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 281 reviews2015
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bush Rescue Returns! The hero loved by millions worldwide, TY the Tasmanian Tiger™, is back! Join TY on an exciting new adventure in the great Aussie Outback. Use your wits and boomerangs to find hidden treasures, help the colorful locals, and uncover the mysteries of the land Down Under.
Why similar: Platformer 43.7%, Adventure 22.5%, Action 21.5%, Indie 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: While it shifts to a 2D perspective, it remains essential for fans of the series' world and characters.
- #27 Effie
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 461 reviews2020
Dev: Inverge Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 23.4%, 3D Platformer 18.3%, Cartoony 10.5%, Platformer 10%, Family Friendly 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure platformer that features a vibrant world and a focus on combat and traversal.
- #28 Pru the Pigeon
77% matchVery Positive98% of 107 reviews2024
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows · Linux
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 24.8%, 3D Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Cartoony 8.9%, Third Person 6.4%
- #29 Demon Turf: Queens Edition
78% matchVery Positive81% of 881 reviews2021
Dev: FabrazPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Collectathon 29.1%, 3D Platformer 22.2%, Platformer 14.2%, Funny 11.4%, Third Person 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern 3D platformer that offers deep movement mechanics and a distinct, stylish visual approach.
- #30 Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release)
77% matchVery Positive93% of 7,924 reviews2019
Dev: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Let’s bring back all the good memories of the incredible, brave and lovely Kao the Kangaroo. Immerse yourself in a classic 3D action-adventure platformer where Kao runs, jumps, and fights lots of enemies.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 40.9%, Platformer 17.6%, Adventure 8.5%, Funny 7.9%, Action 7.4%
- #31 Big Hops
75% matchVery Positive94% of 450 reviews2026
Dev: Luckshot Games
Windows
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 20.5% ★, Collectathon 20.3%, 3D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 11.4%, Family Friendly 6.3%
- #32 Croc Legend of the Gobbos
75% matchVery Positive92% of 292 reviews2025
Dev: Titanium StudiosPub: Argonaut Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Join Croc in a charming 3D platforming adventure to rescue the kidnapped Gobbos from the evil sorcerer Baron Dante and his impish Dantini minions! Run, jump, climb, swim, and tail-spin through vibrant worlds in this lovingly remastered and updated version of the beloved 1997 classic.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.6%, Platformer 17%, Third Person 10%, Cartoony 9.6%, Family Friendly 7.3%
- #33 Gwen The Hen 64
76% matchVery Positive97% of 114 reviews2023
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows
Gwen the Hen 64 is a tiny 3D platformer collectathon, with precise controls and many different movement options.
Why similar: Collectathon 22.4%, 3D Platformer 18%, Platformer 10%, Cartoony 7.6%, Third Person 7.1%
- #34 Glover
78% matchMixed60% of 254 reviews2022
Dev: Piko Interactive LLC
Windows
Glover is a puzzle-intensive adventure game made up of 6 worlds with 30 different levels. You control a charismatic glove that walks on two fingers, slaps harder than Steve Austin, dribbles faster than Scottie Pippen, and plays with a bouncy rubber ball.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 34.1%, Platformer 19.6%, Cartoony 14.3%, Family Friendly 10.7%, Colorful 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic 3D platformer that challenges players with unique physics-based movement and exploration.
- #35 Moose Lost in the Woods
74% matchVery Positive94% of 299 reviews2023
Dev: Spång Studios
Windows · Mac
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 27.6%, 3D Platformer 21.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Family Friendly 12%, Third Person 6.4%
- #36 Sapo 3D
73% matchVery Positive98% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: BitLifePub: Nuntius Games
Windows · Mac
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 28.2%, 3D Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 12.5%, Funny 8.8%, Linear 8.8%
- #37 Twig's Adventure 64
73% matchVery Positive98% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: kurigamedev
Windows · Linux
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 33.5%, 3D Platformer 33%, Retro 12.5%, Platformer 9.1%, Adventure 5.9%
- #38 Moldbreaker: Rise of the Loaf
74% matchVery Positive85% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: Silly Business
Windows
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 20.9%, Platformer 18.4%, Cartoony 16.6%, Funny 12.2%, Third Person 10.5%
- #39 Suzy Cube
76% matchVery Positive86% of 429 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 26%, Cartoony 14.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Third Person 9.4%, Colorful 8.8%
- #40 Isopod: A Webbed Spin-off
71% matchVery Positive90% of 470 reviews2025
Dev: Sbug Games
Windows
You're a tiny pill-bug in a big world! Roll, zip, and slam your way through the gorgeous landscapes of the Australian bush, unite your fellow bugs, and fight back the greedy Fire Ant Conglomerate!
Why similar: Collectathon 27.8%, 3D Platformer 21.5%, Platformer 13.3%, Funny 8.8%, Third Person 7.9%
- #41 PaperKlay
72% matchVery Positive91% of 179 reviews2025
Dev: WhyKev
Windows
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 23.5%, Collectathon 21.5%, Platformer 14.8%, Cartoony 12.1%, Family Friendly 11.4%
- #42 Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip
70% matchVery Positive95% of 2,050 reviews2024
Dev: snekflatPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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: Soundtrack 24.8% ★, Collectathon 23.2%, Cartoony 11.1%, Funny 11.1%, Platformer 8.3%
- #43 Castle on the Coast
72% matchVery Positive95% of 177 reviews2021
Dev: Big Heart ProductionsPub: Klabater
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 24.9%, 3D Platformer 19%, Platformer 11.8%, Cartoony 10.9%, Family Friendly 10.1%
- #44 Ruffy and the Riverside
70% matchVery Positive91% of 222 reviews2025
Dev: Zockrates Laboratories UGPub: Phiphen Games
Windows · Linux
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: Collectathon 23.3%, 3D Platformer 23%, Platformer 11.1%, Funny 8.5%, Retro 7.6%
- #45 Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
73% matchVery Positive81% of 1,409 reviews2019
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
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 35.3%, Adventure 19%, Indie 13.2%, Family Friendly 12%, Funny 9.2%
- #46 Promenade
70% matchVery Positive95% of 847 reviews2024
Dev: Holy Cap
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 28.8%, Platformer 14.5%, Family Friendly 11%, Cartoony 10.3%, Funny 9.5%
- #47 Bugsnax
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,817 reviews2022
Dev: Young Horses
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Catch mysterious living snacks and feed them to your friends in this unusual island adventure!
Why similar: Cartoony 28.1%, Story Rich 18.4%, Colorful 14.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Family Friendly 12%
- #48 Super Chipflake Ü: Quest for the Uncooked Schnitzel
68% matchVery Positive96% of 387 reviews2026
Dev: SalsaShark Studios
Windows
You're hungry. For a schnitzel. The problem is: you have to get it!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.6%, Platformer 19.5%, Family Friendly 10.3%, Third Person 10.2%, Adventure 9.5%
- #49 Hyper Team Recon
69% matchVery Positive100% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Nathan BurtonPub: Top Hat Curios
Windows
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 26.8%, 3D Platformer 20.6%, Platformer 12.9%, Cartoony 11.4%, Funny 9.6%
- #50 IndependANT
71% matchVery Positive81% of 108 reviews2023
Dev: Young Horses: Free RangePub: Young Horses
Windows
Explore the vast Living Room to find food for your struggling ant colony in this cute and casual collectathon!
Why similar: Collectathon 29.9%, 3D Platformer 24.3%, Platformer 13.8%, Third Person 7.7%, Funny 7%
- #51 Here Comes Niko!
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,446 reviews2021
Dev: Frog VibesPub: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Here Comes Niko! is the cozy 3D platformer for tired people! You play as Niko traveling across scenic islands. Make new friends, catch fish, solve puzzles, snag bugs, and more! Oh, Did I mention your boss is a frog?
Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.9%, Collectathon 26.3%, Cartoony 10.7%, Platformer 9%, Colorful 7.5%
- #52 Togges
71% matchMixed70% of 200 reviews2022
Dev: Regular StudioPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 25.7%, 3D Platformer 21.5%, Cartoony 11.2%, Platformer 10.1%, Family Friendly 9.8%
- #53 Orbo's Odyssey
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,583 reviews2023
Dev: Feverdream JohnnyPub: Feverdream Softworks
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Hop into Orbo's shoes! Run, jump and drill around your boss's office, make some new friends, and uncover terrifying secrets about the company you work for in this comedically surreal 3D platformer!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.2%, Collectathon 23.2%, Platformer 13.7%, Colorful 7.9%, Third Person 7.6%
- #54 Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time
68% matchVery Positive87% of 3,801 reviews2022
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
It’s About Time - the critically-acclaimed Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It's About Time is now on Steam!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.8%, Platformer 19.8%, Cartoony 14.2%, Third Person 9%, Action 6.7%
- #55 Spider Fox
68% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Planet 47 Games
Windows
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: Collectathon 23.6%, 3D Platformer 20.1%, Cartoony 11.5%, Family Friendly 10.1%, Third Person 10%
- #56 SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
66% matchVery Positive92% of 4,604 reviews2023
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the universe together could come undone, opening portals into wild Wishworlds. But that’s nothing our favorite sponge can’t handle- with the right cosmic costume!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.8%, Platformer 18.3%, Family Friendly 16.6%, Third Person 7.8%, Funny 5.6%
- #57 Dadish 3D
67% matchVery Positive87% of 92 reviews2024
Dev: Thomas K. Young
Windows
He's a dad AND a radish. Dadish's kids are missing and he needs your help to find them! Explore an exciting world, face off with fast-food themed foes, and reunite Dadish with his missing children in this challenging 3D platforming adventure.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.8%, Platformer 18%, Third Person 12.9%, Cartoony 11.7%, Funny 11.7%
- #58 Alpaca Stacka
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,970 reviews2021
Dev: Sebastian BaracaldoPub: Spookulele Games
Windows · Mac
A 3D adventure platformer where you play as a kind alpaca dedicated to helping their animal friends.
Why similar: Collectathon 32.8%, 3D Platformer 26%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Third Person 9.5%, Funny 9.4%
- #59 Tomba! Special Edition
65% matchVery Positive89% of 712 reviews2024
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In Tomba! Special Edition, leap, bite, and throw your way across stunning 2.5D landscapes in this vastly-enhanced update to a platforming classic!
Why similar: Platformer 31.6%, 3D Platformer 26.5%, Retro 18.1%, Action 13.8%, Funny 4.9%