40 Adventure games like Kirby and the Forgotten Land that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Kirby and the Forgotten Land down to the 40 that fit the “Adventure” category. Super Mario 64 DS, Infinity Nikki and Bowser's Fury top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

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The best adventure games like Kirby and the Forgotten Land

40 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Super Mario 64 DS

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSandbox World

IGDB85· 3

Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonCozy

Steam👍 56%· 9.9KIGDB74· 1OC80· 39

Year 2024Dev PapergamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel

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#3Bowser's Fury

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person

Year 2021Dev Nintendo EAD Tokyo Software Development Group No.1 · NintendoOn Switch

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

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SoloCo-opThird PersonSci-FiSpace

IGDB99· 4

Year 2007Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and setting space, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#5Knack

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SoloCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB60· 11OC58· 65

Year 2013Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#6Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOffline

IGDB83· 3

Year 2005Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics and offline

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#7LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOffline

IGDB80· 4

Year 2005Dev Traveller's Tales · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, setting scifi and offline

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#8Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOffline

IGDB73· 5

Year 2011Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and offline

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#9Sonic Advance 3

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SoloMultiplayerThird Person

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Year 2004Dev Dimps · THQ

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

≠ Missing: co op.

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#10LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

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SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeSci-Fi

IGDB69· 5

Year 2006Dev Robosoft Technologies · TT GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping co op

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#11Crash of the Titans

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SoloMultiplayerThird Person

IGDB63· 3

Year 2007Dev Radical Entertainment · Sierra Entertainment

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

≠ Missing: co op.

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#12Sonic the Hedgehog

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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 co op

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#13Super Mario Galaxy 2

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SoloMultiplayerThird PersonIsometric

IGDB96· 6

Year 2010Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping co op

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#14Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

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SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeOpen World

IGDB87· 3

Year 2008Dev Rare · Microsoft Game Studios

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

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping co op

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SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOfflineMelee

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 single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping co op

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