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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 39 games similar to Donkey Kong 3 down to the 5 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Mega Man X8, DuckTales: Remastered and Jetpack Joyride top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Donkey Kong 3.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer
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Year 1983Dev Nintendo R&D1

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Donkey Kong 3 is Mega Man X8 — scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. DuckTales: Remastered and Jetpack Joyride follow close behind.

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The best games like Donkey Kong 3 on PlayStation

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Donkey Kong 3. Each one has been evaluated across 4 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.

#1Mega Man X8
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Mega Man X8
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DSci-FiCyberpunk
Year 2004Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and setting cyberpunk

Released 21 years after Donkey Kong 3.

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DuckTales: Remastered
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMeleeCasualCartoon
Steam👍 88%· 7.8KIGDB75· 13
Year 2013Dev Capcom · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping shooter

Released 30 years after Donkey Kong 3.

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Jetpack Joyride
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DSci-Fi
IGDB67· 2
Year 2011Dev Halfbrick Studios · BeatshapersOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping shooter

Released 28 years after Donkey Kong 3.

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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMeleeStealthHistorical
Steam👍 59%· 1.3KIGDB56· 10OC59· 33
Year 2016Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping shooter

Released 33 years after Donkey Kong 3.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMeleeNarrativeHorror
Steam👍 40%· 3.7KIGDB75· 5
Year 2010Dev Dimps · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Released 27 years after Donkey Kong 3.

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