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Goodboy Galaxy is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, open world exploration and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 59 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Jet Island, Just Cause 3 and Grand Theft Auto IV lead the list, with Jet Island reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Goodboy Galaxy special.

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The closest game to Goodboy Galaxy is Jet Island — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Just Cause 3 and Grand Theft Auto IV follow close behind.

#1Jet Island97 #2Just Cause 394 #3Grand Theft Auto IV92 #4Serious Sam 495 #5LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game92

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Games like Goodboy Galaxy

59 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

97

Jet Island

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 1.7K

Dev Master IndiePlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sports simulation and racing gameplay, while skipping precision platforming

94

Just Cause 3

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 84%· 127KIGDB77· 19OC75· 109

Year 2015Dev Avalanche Studios · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

#3Grand Theft Auto IV

92

Grand Theft Auto IV

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 83%· 195KRAWG👍 96%· 103MC95

Year 2010Dev Rockstar Toronto · Rockstar GamesOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, shooter and sandbox freedom, while skipping precision platforming

#4Serious Sam 4

95

Serious Sam 4

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 83%· 17KIGDB72· 9OC68· 105

Year 2020Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

#5LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game

92

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 91%· 5.6KIGDB71· 5

Year 2011Dev Traveller's Tales · Disney Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: offline and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#6Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

96

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 67%· 9.4KIGDB69· 7

Year 2010Dev IO Interactive · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

#7The Darkness II

91

The Darkness II

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 92%· 21KIGDB77· 11

Year 2012Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

93

Gears 5

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 71%· 24KIGDB88· 12OC85· 150

Year 2019Dev The Coalition · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

#9Grand Theft Auto 2

92

Grand Theft Auto 2

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 92%· 491IGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev DMA Design · Take-Two InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and racing gameplay, while skipping precision platforming

#10LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

93

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 88%· 10KIGDB76· 12OC74· 61

Year 2014Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: offline and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#11LEGO® DC Super-Villains

93

LEGO® DC Super-Villains

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 91%· 7.9KRAWG👍 66%· 155MC74OC74· 87

Year 2018Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: offline and skill tree progression, while skipping precision platforming

#12Crash Time 3

91

Crash Time 3

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerSoloMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 85%· 652

Year 2009Dev Synetic · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, deep simulation and offline, while skipping precision platforming

#13LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

91

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 95%· 9.1KIGDB70· 3

Year 2011Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, offline and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#14Need for Speed™

96

Need for Speed™

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 69%· 28KRAWG👍 50%· 824MC66OC65· 78

Year 2015Dev Ghost Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, deep simulation and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

#15Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

89

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 92%· 83KRAWG👍 93%· 4.1KMC93IGDB93· 6

Year 2004Dev Rockstar North · CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Goodboy Galaxy?: The closest game to Goodboy Galaxy is Jet Island, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Goodboy Galaxy?: The three closest games to Goodboy Galaxy are: 1. Jet Island (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Just Cause 3 (94/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Grand Theft Auto IV (92/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Goodboy Galaxy's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 59 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Just Cause 3 similar to Goodboy Galaxy?: Yes, very much so — Just Cause 3 scores 94/100 similarity to Goodboy Galaxy. They share 7 attributes, including adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Goodboy Galaxy?: The best Platformer games similar to Goodboy Galaxy are LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game, LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars and Sunset Overdrive. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Goodboy Galaxy attributes like adventure storytelling, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Goodboy Galaxy calculated?: We compare Goodboy Galaxy against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Goodboy Galaxy experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Goodboy Galaxy?: Yes — Halo Infinite is free and scores well on similarity to Goodboy Galaxy. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.