97
iRank94
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird Person
IGDB94· 7OC95· 183
Year 2024Dev Team Asobi · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5
Daxter is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 5 gameplay attributes and found 51 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Astro Bot, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy and Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back lead the list, with Astro Bot reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Daxter special.
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The closest game to Daxter is Astro Bot — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy and Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back follow close behind.
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iRank90
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4
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iRank92
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 92%· 22K
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
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iRank82
Platformer3D Platformer
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IGDB81· 6OC84· 79
Year 2020Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5
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iRank92
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 92%· 22K
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
92
iRank100
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird Person
IGDB100· 1
Year 2003Dev Heavy Iron Studios · THQ
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: setting scifi.
97
iRank75
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonMelee
IGDB75· 1
Year 1996Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling
97
iRank75
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird Person
IGDB75· 4
Year 2002Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PC
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.
97
iRank74
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonStealthMelee
IGDB74· 9
Year 2010Dev Beenox · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, melee combat and visual first person
92
iRank92
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeDark
Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168
Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
92
iRank90
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird Person
IGDB90· 9
Year 2011Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
94
iRank80
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonStealthHistorical
IGDB80· 12
Year 2013Dev Sanzaru Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
92
iRank90
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonSandbox WorldIsometric
IGDB90· 1
Year 2002Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi
91
iRank90
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMagicFantasy
IGDB90
Year 1999Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Gradiente
✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi
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91
iRank89
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonFantasySkill Tree
IGDB91· 10OC87· 42
Year 2013Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer Entertainment
✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping setting scifi
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Daxter?
- The closest game to Daxter is Astro Bot, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Daxter?
- The three closest games to Daxter are: 1. Astro Bot (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back (95/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Daxter's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 51 candidates across 5 dimensions.
- Is Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy similar to Daxter?
- Yes, very much so — Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy scores 97/100 similarity to Daxter. They share 5 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to Daxter?
- The best Platformer games similar to Daxter are Astro Bot, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Astro's Playroom. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Daxter attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Daxter calculated?
- We compare Daxter against every game in our catalog using 5 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Daxter experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.