Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts down to the 16 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Sonic Adventure 2, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy and Infinity Nikki top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts is Sonic Adventure 2 — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy and Infinity Nikki follow close behind.

#1Sonic Adventure 275 #2Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy68 #3Infinity Nikki68 #4Spider-Man: Web of Shadows62 #5Sonic the Hedgehog59

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The best games like Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts on PlayStation

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Sonic Adventure 2Closest overall match

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Sonic Adventure 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonOffline

Steam👍 89%· 28KRAWG👍 78%· 368MC89

Year 2001Dev Sonic Team USA · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and racing gameplay

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and offline, while skipping open world exploration

In the fight between heroes and villains, will you choose to save the world or conquer it? The hunt for the Chaos Emeralds is on and battle lines have been drawn between Hero and Dark.

Where it drifts furthest from Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode74Visuals34

#2Jak and Daxter: The Precursor LegacyClosest on world

68

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: visuals.

Genre100World100Game mode54Progression50Visuals45

#3Infinity NikkiClosest on progression

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Infinity Nikki

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 56%· 9.9KIGDB74· 1OC80· 39

Year 2024Dev PapergamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: visuals.

Released 16 years after Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.

Genre100World100Progression78Game mode71Visuals45

#4Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

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Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB70· 6

Year 2008Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: visuals.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode54Progression50Visuals45

#5Sonic the HedgehogClosest on game mode

59

Sonic the Hedgehog

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonSci-FiCyberpunk

IGDB30· 2

Year 2006Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals45

#6Sonic HeroesClosest on visuals

57

Sonic Heroes

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerIsometricThird PersonOffline

IGDB62· 3

Year 2003Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: offline, while skipping racing gameplay

Genre100Visuals79Game mode65

#7Psychonauts 2

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Psychonauts 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeThird PersonNarrativeDark

Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168

Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: visuals.

Released 13 years after Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.

Genre100Combat100Game mode55Visuals46

#8Crash Bandicoot: Warped

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Crash Bandicoot: Warped

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeThird PersonHardcoreFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: visuals.

Released 9 years after Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.

Genre100Combat100Game mode55Visuals45

#9Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeThird PersonHardcoreFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: visuals.

Released 9 years after Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.

Genre100Combat100Game mode55Visuals45

#10Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!

51

Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloIsometricThird Person

Year 1999Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: racing gameplay.

It predates Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals79Game mode54

#11Sea of Solitude

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Sea of Solitude

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloThird PersonNarrativeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 83%· 2.1KIGDB70· 9OC69· 94

Year 2019Dev Jo-Mei Games · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: visuals.

Released 11 years after Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.

Genre100Game mode55Visuals45

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Tearaway: Unfolded

49

Tearaway: Unfolded

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloThird Person

IGDB86· 11OC83· 49

Year 2015Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: racing gameplay.

Where it drifts furthest from Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: visuals.

Released 7 years after Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.

Genre100Game mode54Visuals45

#13Gravity Rush 2

49

Gravity Rush 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloThird Person

IGDB81· 19OC81· 93

Year 2017Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: racing gameplay.

Where it drifts furthest from Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: visuals.

Released 9 years after Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.

Genre100Game mode54Visuals45

#14Spyro the Dragon

49

Spyro the Dragon

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloThird Person

Year 1998Dev Insomniac Games · Universal Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: racing gameplay.

Where it drifts furthest from Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: visuals.

It predates Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode54Visuals45

#15Crash Bandicoot

47

Crash Bandicoot

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB75· 1

Year 1996Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts: visuals.

It predates Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode54Visuals45

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