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We filtered the 50 games similar to Knack down to the 42 that fit the “Adventure” category. Super Mario Galaxy, LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game and Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Knack.

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The best adventure games like Knack

42 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Knack. 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 Galaxy

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SoloCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSpace

IGDB99· 4

Year 2007Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings setting space

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#2LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game

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SoloCo-opSci-FiThird PersonOffline

IGDB80· 4

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

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, offline and multiplayer gameplay

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#3Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One

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SoloCo-opSci-FiThird PersonOffline

IGDB73· 5

Year 2011Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: offline and multiplayer gameplay

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#4Kirby and the Forgotten Land

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SoloCo-opThird PersonMultiplayer

IGDB88· 8OC85· 148

Year 2022Dev HAL Laboratory · NintendoOn Switch

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

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

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloCo-opThird PersonMultiplayerSandbox 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, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting scifi

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#6Bowser's Fury

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SoloCo-opThird PersonMultiplayer

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

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

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

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloSci-FiThird Person

IGDB94· 7OC95· 183

Year 2024Dev Team Asobi · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: co op.

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#8Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

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SoloSci-FiThird PersonOpen WorldExploration

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping co op

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#9Daxter

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SoloSci-FiThird Person

IGDB90· 2

Year 2006Dev Ready At Dawn · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: co op.

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#10Astro's Playroom

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SoloSci-FiThird Person

IGDB81· 6OC84· 79

Year 2020Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: co op.

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#11Spider-Man

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SoloSci-FiThird Person

IGDB75· 4

Year 2002Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: co op.

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#12Infinity Nikki

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SoloCo-opThird PersonMultiplayerCozy

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, while skipping setting scifi

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#13Bugs Bunny: Lost in Time

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SoloSci-FiThird Person

Year 1999Dev Behaviour Interactive · InfogramesOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: co op.

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#14Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions

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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, while skipping co op

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#15Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping co op

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