- #1 A Hat in Time
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 53,075 reviews2017
Dev: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
Why similar: Collectathon 23.8%, 3D Platformer 20.2%, Cute 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Platformer 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the charm and tight platforming mechanics of 90s-era collectathons.
- #2 New Super Lucky's Tale
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 875 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
Why similar: Collectathon 22.7%, 3D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Cartoony 9.3%, Third Person 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This is a quintessential 3D platformer that focuses on accessible, joyful movement and classic item collection.
- #3 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
96% matchVery Positive94% of 21,749 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.7%, Collectathon 21%, Platformer 11%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Cartoony 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: As a foundational pillar of the 3D collectathon genre, it offers the same satisfying loop of exploring vibrant worlds to gather hidden items.
- #4 Psychonauts 2
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,113 reviews2021
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.1%, Platformer 16%, Cartoony 12.7%, Funny 12%, Third Person 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: It combines inventive level design and creative platforming with a deep, humorous narrative that matches the spirit of Yooka-Replaylee.
- #5 Tinykin
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,149 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 17.3%, Collectathon 16.8%, Cartoony 9.8%, Third Person 9.3%, Platformer 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at rewarding curiosity and exploration, making the act of collecting items feel meaningful and fun.
- #6 The Plucky Squire
94% matchVery Positive85% of 3,909 reviews2024
Dev: All Possible FuturesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 44.2%, Cartoony 18.5%, Cute 13.8%, Family Friendly 13.8%, 3D 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It blends creative 3D platforming with unique 2D perspective shifts, offering a fresh take on the genre's sense of wonder.
- #7 Penny’s Big Breakaway
93% matchVery Positive80% of 1,266 reviews2024
Dev: Evening StarPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Ready. Set. YO! - Join Penny & Yo-Yo in a kinetic 3D-platformer bursting with innovative gameplay! Showcase your catalog of tricks and chain impressive combos to deliver Penny & Yo-Yo's perfect breakout performance. Take the stage with this vibrant pair in Penny’s Big Breakaway.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.6%, Platformer 19.2%, Third Person 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10%, Family Friendly 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: The unique physics-based movement system adds a modern layer of depth to the traditional 3D platforming formula.
- #8 SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
92% matchVery Positive94% of 17,903 reviews2020
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 35.8%, Family Friendly 14.8%, Collectathon 14.4%, Funny 11%, Open World 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful recreation of a beloved classic that emphasizes exploration and collecting various items across themed stages.
- #9 Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,806 reviews2024
Dev: Panik ArcadePub: Xelu
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 21%, 3D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 11.1%, Third Person 9.6%, Cartoony 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, movement-focused collectathon that emphasizes momentum and secret-hunting in dense, colorful environments.
- #10 Kao the Kangaroo
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,147 reviews2022
Dev: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!
Why similar: Collectathon 24.2%, 3D Platformer 22.1%, Cartoony 10.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Family Friendly 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a nostalgic 3D platforming experience with straightforward combat and plenty of collectibles to find.
- #11 Mail Mole + 'Xpress Deliveries
90% matchVery Positive88% of 231 reviews2021
Dev: Talpa GamesPub: Undercoders
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 20.3%, 3D Platformer 15.3%, Character Customization 11.2%, Platformer 10.4%, Cartoony 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and colorful 3D platformer that focuses on speed and collecting items in bite-sized, fun levels.
- #12 Frogun
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 629 reviews2022
Dev: MolegatoPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 21%, Platformer 13.7%, Female Protagonist 13%, Third Person 10%, Cute 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its retro-inspired aesthetic and unique grappling hook mechanic provide a distinct twist on classic 3D platforming.
- #13 Lil Gator Game
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,948 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 17.8%, 3D Platformer 16.5%, Family Friendly 14%, Funny 12.8%, Cute 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focusing on cozy exploration and movement, it captures the relaxing side of the collectathon experience.
- #14 Demon Turf: Queens Edition
89% matchVery Positive81% of 903 reviews2021
Dev: FabrazPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The ultimate version of the 3D Platformer with attitude! Join Beebz on three seperate adventures to ultimately claim the Demon Queen title! Jump, spin and punch your way across the turfs with this Expressive Platformer!
Why similar: Collectathon 23%, 3D Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Third Person 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers challenging, precision-based platforming for players who want to test their skills within a stylized 3D world.
- #15 Raccoo Venture
86% matchVery Positive90% of 138 reviews2023
Dev: Diego RasPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 23.9%, Character Customization 11.5%, Platformer 9.9%, Exploration 8.1%, Third Person 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the spirit of classic 3D platformers with its emphasis on exploration, puzzles, and hidden secrets.
- #16 Poi
87% 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: Collectathon 22.7%, 3D Platformer 17%, Platformer 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Family Friendly 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, family-friendly 3D platformer that leans heavily into the exploration and collection tropes of the genre.
- #17 Suzy Cube
86% matchVery Positive85% of 439 reviews2018
Dev: NorthernBytes SoftwarePub: Noodlecake
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
3-D platforming perfection full of variety, peril and smiles around every corner!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Cartoony 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Third Person 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished and colorful 3D platformer that focuses on tight controls and satisfying level progression.
- #18 Yooka-Laylee
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,373 reviews2017
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!
Why similar: Collectathon 32.5%, 3D Platformer 23.4%, Platformer 10.6%, Family Friendly 5.6%, Colorful 5%
Why You'll Like It: The original adventure remains a strong choice for those who want to see where the series began.
- #19 Togges
84% matchMixed69% of 208 reviews2022
Dev: Regular StudioPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 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 18.9%, 3D Platformer 15.1%, Open World 9.8%, Platformer 7.5%, Cartoony 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle-platformer that encourages exploration and creative problem-solving in a vibrant, open-ended world.
- #20 Pumpkin Jack
82% matchVery Positive91% of 9,544 reviews2020
Dev: Evil RaptorPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.1%, Collectathon 23.3%, Colorful 8.4%, Third Person 8%, Platformer 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a spooky yet fun 3D platforming adventure with varied gameplay mechanics and light puzzle-solving.
- #21 Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
83% matchVery Positive81% of 1,418 reviews2019
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a brand-new 2.5D platformer from some of the key creative talent behind 'Donkey Kong Country'. As the colourful buddy duo you must tackle a series of stunning, 2.5D levels and explore a puzzling 3D Overworld rich with secrets and surprises!
Why similar: Platformer 42.7%, Family Friendly 13%, Funny 10.4%, Exploration 10.3%, Colorful 9%
Why You'll Like It: A fantastic 2.5D spin-off that retains the humor and charm of the series while shifting the perspective.
- #22 Freedom Planet 2
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,697 reviews2022
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!
Why similar: Platformer 31.2%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Arcade 13.3%, Colorful 12.3%, Cute 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: While 2D, it offers the same high-speed, character-driven action and exploration that fans of the genre will appreciate.
- #23 Effie
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 467 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 24.8%, 3D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 10.8%, Cartoony 10.2%, Family Friendly 8%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful 3D action-adventure game that features a mix of platforming, combat, and exploration in a fantasy setting.
- #24 IndependANT
81% matchVery Positive82% of 110 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 24.7%, 3D Platformer 19.3%, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 10%, Third Person 7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and collecting items from a unique, small-scale perspective.
- #25 PaperKlay
78% matchVery Positive90% of 183 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 20.7%, Collectathon 19.9%, Platformer 14%, Cartoony 10.2%, Family Friendly 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A family-friendly platformer that focuses on exploration and lighthearted fun in a stylized world.
- #26 Basil and the Isles of Spice
79% matchVery Positive90% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: LeviathanPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
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 23.3%, 3D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Exploration 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on exploration and collectathon mechanics, fitting well for players looking for more of the same gameplay loop.
- #27 Bubsy 4D
77% matchVery Positive92% of 413 reviews2026
Dev: FabrazPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The infamous, wise-cracking bobcat has returned to 3D in a new platforming adventure. Bubsy is back with new challenges, new moves, and even more purrsonality. Run, jump, glide, and roll across alien planets, battle robotic sheep, and collect tons and tons of yarn. What could possibly go wrong?
Why similar: Collectathon 24.3%, 3D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 11.4%, Exploration 9.4%, Third Person 7.3%
- #28 Blue Fire
79% matchVery Positive81% of 3,056 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.4%, Platformer 20.2%, Exploration 13.7%, Third Person 12.9%, Cute 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: It blends high-speed 3D platforming with exploration, perfect for those who enjoy the more challenging movement aspects of the genre.
- #29 Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe+
80% matchVery Positive90% of 133 reviews2019
Dev: Fabio FerraraPub: Chubby Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A new edition of Woodle Tree 2 is here, with many enhancements! Will you be able to save Mother Nature in this vast open-world Adventure? This time a devastating menace is taking over the Wood Lands with a black substance that is absorbing life and energy from all living creatures!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.9%, Funny 12.1%, Collectathon 12%, Platformer 9.3%, Colorful 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, colorful 3D platformer that offers a relaxing experience for fans of the genre.
- #30 Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy
78% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Fanny Pack StudiosPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows · Linux
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 18.9%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Platformer 10%, Exploration 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern 3D platformer that features a female protagonist and emphasizes exploration and controller-based movement.
- #31 Big Hops
76% matchVery Positive93% of 502 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: Collectathon 20.6%, 3D Platformer 15%, Platformer 12%, Open World 10.1%, Exploration 7.8%
- #32 Cirno! Lifts a Boulder
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 815 reviews2026
Dev: Alexander Golke
Windows · Linux
Help Cirno get back into her home! A chill, bite-sized 3D platformer in which you explore a frozen Misty Lake and gain boulder-lifting strength.
Why similar: Collectathon 24.4%, 3D Platformer 19%, Platformer 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Exploration 9.1%
- #33 Pru the Pigeon
76% matchVery Positive98% of 111 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 23.1%, 3D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 11.1%, Cartoony 7.6%, Cute 6.8%
- #34 Ruffy and the Riverside
75% matchVery Positive89% of 229 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 22.5%, 3D Platformer 21.3%, Platformer 11%, Open World 10.9%, Funny 8%
- #35 TY the Tasmanian Tiger
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,690 reviews2016
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.
Why similar: Collectathon 23.4%, 3D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 11.3%, Cartoony 8.6%, Third Person 8.6%
- #36 Frogun Encore
75% matchVery Positive87% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: MolegatoPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Frogun ENCORE is a dashing standalone expansion/sequel to indie hit FROGUN! Join now older Renata and Jake in a trek around the whole world to prevent the return of Beelzebub. ENCORE builds on FROGUN's retro PS1/N64 formula. Plus, enjoy the whole adventure in true couch co-op.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 21%, Platformer 15.1%, Cartoony 10.7%, Third Person 9.2%, Family Friendly 7.8%
- #37 Cavern of Dreams
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,492 reviews2023
Dev: Bynine StudioPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 32.8%, 3D Platformer 25.2%, Exploration 10%, Cute 9.9%, Cartoony 7.6%
- #38 Spider Fox
73% 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 19.3%, 3D Platformer 15.8%, Third Person 9%, Cartoony 8.6%, Family Friendly 7.7%
- #39 eWorlds: A 3D Platformer Adventure
73% matchVery Positive85% of 404 reviews2024
Dev: GGTech Studios
Windows
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 21.5%, 3D Platformer 16.2%, Character Customization 12.1%, Third Person 8.8%, Cartoony 7.7%
- #40 Hyper Team Recon
72% matchVery Positive100% of 72 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 24%, 3D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Cartoony 9.4%
- #41 Demon Tides
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 784 reviews2026
Dev: Fabraz
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 21.2%, Open World 14%, Platformer 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Third Person 9.3%
- #42 Promenade
71% matchVery Positive95% of 873 reviews2024
Dev: Holy Cap
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 24.2%, Platformer 12.5%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Exploration 8%, Cartoony 7.9%
- #43 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
71% matchVery Positive91% of 17,270 reviews2023
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 34.5%, Third Person 14.8%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Platformer 8.9%, Cartoony 5.7%
- #44 SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide
70% matchVery Positive94% of 1,367 reviews2025
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Prepare to be scared! A clash between the Flying Dutchman and King Neptune has unleashed ghostly mayhem all over Bikini Bottom. Switch seamlessly between SpongeBob and Patrick, combine their unique skills and save Bikini Bottom from total ghostification!
Why similar: Collectathon 20.3%, 3D Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 12.3%, Funny 8.8%, Family Friendly 8.6%
- #45 Super Lucky's Tale
74% matchVery Positive85% of 775 reviews2018
Dev: Playful Corp.Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 41.6%, Platformer 16.9%, Family Friendly 16.8%, Cute 11.7%, Action 8.1%
- #46 Demon Turf: Neon Splash
72% matchVery Positive95% of 216 reviews2022
Dev: FabrazPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Maintain a constant momentum of precision platforming through surreal worlds, filled with bright neon colors, and enjoy the intoxicating combination of 2D & 3D art! Explore and hunt collectables or knuckle-down and master satisfying mechanics to compete for the best times across the world!
Why similar: Collectathon 30.3%, 3D Platformer 22.3%, Platformer 14.9%, Exploration 7.3%, Third Person 6.5%
- #47 Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara
71% matchVery Positive92% of 434 reviews2023
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 22.5%, Platformer 14.3%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Funny 10.5%, Exploration 9.8%
- #48 PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC
68% matchVery Positive91% of 788 reviews2025
Dev: NOW PRODUCTION Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC modernizes, updates, and enhances the fan favorite 3D Platforming adventure in nearly every way! Venture across PAC-LAND to reclaim the golden fruit and put a stop to the ghosts and their dastardly boss, Spooky!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.9%, Platformer 20.8%, Arcade 16.7%, Cartoony 12.3%, Family Friendly 7.6%
- #49 Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
69% matchVery Positive96% of 243 reviews2024
Dev: Medallion GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Swing, jump, and blast through dimensions in the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2D action-platformer Grapple Dog. Zip between action-packed worlds as Pablo and Luna team up to save the cosmos in their own unique ways.
Why similar: Collectathon 28.2%, Platformer 13.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Cartoony 10.5%, Arcade 9.8%
- #50 Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,060 reviews2024
Dev: Seedy Eye SoftwarePub: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!
Why similar: Platformer 28.7%, Female Protagonist 26.2%, Exploration 20.6%, Funny 18.7%, Action 5.7%
- #51 Isopod: A Webbed Spin-off
67% matchVery Positive89% of 507 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 22.6%, 3D Platformer 16.7%, Character Customization 12.7%, Platformer 11.1%, Third Person 7.1%
- #52 Moldbreaker: Rise of the Loaf
68% matchVery Positive85% of 176 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 18.1%, Platformer 17%, Cartoony 13.8%, Funny 10.8%, Third Person 10.5%
- #53 Here Comes Niko!
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,465 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 23.9%, Collectathon 22.7%, Cute 11.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Cartoony 8.5%
- #54 TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2
69% matchVery Positive94% of 786 reviews2017
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
STREWTH! It's time to go back Down Under with this fully remastered version of TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue. Rang, bite, smash and glide your way around the Australian Outback and stop the evil machinations of the diabolical BOSS CASS in this open world adventure.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 41.7%, Open World 21.3%, Platformer 15.8%, Third Person 10.7%, Action 10.5%
- #55 Sapo 3D
66% matchVery Positive97% of 183 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 30%, 3D Platformer 22.5%, Platformer 13.6%, Funny 9.1%, Cute 8.5%
- #56 The Smurfs – Dreams
66% matchVery Positive93% of 197 reviews2024
Dev: Ocellus StudioPub: Microids
Windows
The fate of the Smurf Village rests in your dreams: dive into a fantastic journey to save it in this fully immersive and magical 3D platformer!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 16.5%, Character Customization 13%, Platformer 11.3%, Third Person 9.1%, Arcade 8.9%
- #57 Toree 2
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,079 reviews2021
Dev: Siactro
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
A bite-sized 3D Platformer sequel with more focus on the things people enjoyed in the first game like fast gameplay, flow focused levels and cute costumes (two this time).
Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.4%, Platformer 17.1%, Cartoony 12.2%, Exploration 10.6%, Third Person 10%
- #58 Moose Lost in the Woods
66% matchVery Positive94% of 306 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 24.3%, 3D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Exploration 6.9%
- #59 BALAN WONDERWORLD
70% matchMixed54% of 612 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Welcome to BALAN WONDERWORLD—a wondrous all-action show, the likes of which has never been seen before! Over 80 different costumes give you all the action that you could possibly imagine!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 22.8%, Platformer 15.9%, Puzzle 10.6%, Cartoony 10%, Cute 8.2%