45
iRank93
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac
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We filtered the 48 games similar to Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D down to the 13 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Rayman Origins, Spiritfarer and SpeedRunners top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D.
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The best games like Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D on PlayStation
13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. Each one has been evaluated across 1 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.
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC
Platformer2D Platformer
Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20
Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and vibe casual
In a city filled with superheroes, getting to crimes becomes a competition on its own. Fortunately there are enough rockets, bombs, grappling hooks, spikes, and other goodies lying around -- to make the competition fun and fast. Welcome to SpeedRunners.
Released 3 years after Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeCasualCartoon2D
Steam👍 88%· 7.8KIGDB75· 13
Year 2013Dev Capcom · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineOnline
Steam👍 84%· 4.3KIGDB85· 10OC80· 129
Year 2020Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCasualFantasy2DThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DPixel Art
IGDB78· 2
Year 1995Dev Ubi Pictures · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerOffline2DPixel Art
Steam👍 67%· 2.5KIGDB79· 11OC79· 62
Year 2014Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art
IGDB69· 2
Year 1996Dev Capcom · Ocean SoftwareOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with shooter, setting scifi and single-player focus
It predates Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D by 17 years, with what that implies technically.
#10Blade Kitten
45
iRank68
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeCozyAnimeSci-Fi
Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1
Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems
Hollow Wish CollectionThe Hollow Wish Collection Contains: The original game (Episode 1) Episode 2 The Hollow Wish Collection comic Soundtrack and Other Comics PackageThe Soundtrack and Other Comics Package contains all the content found in the Soundtrack and Remixes and Comics Pack - Dirty Angels…
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeHorror2D
Steam👍 40%· 3.7KIGDB75· 5
Year 2010Dev Dimps · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
45
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DThird Person
Year 1999Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual 2d
It predates Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
#13Mega Man X8
45
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2D
Year 2004Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk
It predates Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D by 9 years, with what that implies technically.