Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opSci-FiSpaceThird Person
IGDB99· 4
Year 2007Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
Best 3D Platformer Games
This is the ranking of the best 3d platformer games, sorted by iRank score: a 0-100 metric blending Steam reviews, IGDB ratings (community and critic), Metacritic, OpenCritic and the iRankGames community votes into a single number. Unlike opinion-based editorial lists, this order is computed from real data and applies a Bayesian shrinkage adjustment so games with few reviews can't inflate the top of the chart. Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Super Mario 3D World lead the chart — the highest-rated titles in the genre according to our data. The top-25 average iRank is 85/100, out of 48 games catalogued. The ranking updates continuously as new reviews and votes come in.
Top 3
The best 3d platformer games game is Super Mario Galaxy (93.8/100). Close behind: Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Super Mario 3D World.
Full ranking
48 games cataloguedUpdated June 2026
Ranked by iRank Score
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerIsometricThird Person
IGDB96· 6
Year 2010Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird Person
IGDB94· 14OC93· 74
Year 2013Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloOfflineMultiplayerMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 28KRAWG👍 78%· 368MC89
Year 2001Dev Sonic Team USA · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168
Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird Person
IGDB94· 7OC95· 183
Year 2024Dev Team Asobi · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSandbox WorldIsometricThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 2002Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird Person
IGDB100· 1
Year 2003Dev Heavy Iron Studios · THQ
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird Person
IGDB90· 9
Year 2011Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloFantasySci-FiThird Person
Year 1997Dev Naughty Dog · Universal Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · Android
Platformer3D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerFantasyLoot
Year 2000Dev Rare · Nintendo
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeLinearThird Person
Steam👍 98%· 2.7KRAWG👍 82%· 22IGDB75· 1OC75· 12
Year 2016Dev Krome StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMagicFantasyThird Person
IGDB90
Year 1999Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Gradiente
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird Person
IGDB81· 6OC84· 79
Year 2020Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldThird Person
IGDB85· 3
Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloFantasyLootSkill TreeThird Person
IGDB78
Year 1998Dev Rare · Nintendo
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerPvPMeleeCasualNarrative
Steam👍 91%· 83K
Year 2021Dev Another AxiomPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person
IGDB88· 8OC85· 148
Year 2022Dev HAL Laboratory · NintendoOn Switch
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloStealthThird Person
IGDB80· 3
Year 2004Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer Entertainment
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best 3d platformer game?
- According to the iRankGames ranking, Super Mario Galaxy (93.8/100) tops the list. Close behind are Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Super Mario 3D World.
- How is this ranking calculated?
- Each game receives an iRank score (0-100) blending several weighted sources: Steam reviews, IGDB community + critic ratings, Metacritic, OpenCritic and the iRankGames community votes. The sort order additionally applies a Bayesian shrinkage adjustment: games with few reviews get pulled toward the genre average so small samples can't game the top of the chart.
- How many 3d platformer games are in this ranking?
- 48 games appear in this list (filtered by minimum popularity, excluding DLC, expansions and unclassified shovelware).
- What makes a good 3d platformer game?
- The highest-rated entries in this genre tend to share design coherent with subgenre conventions, tight controls, balanced challenge-and-reward loops, and an active player base that sustains their reception across multiple platforms. Examples in this ranking: Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Super Mario 3D World.