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LittleBigPlanet 3 is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, sandbox world and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. LittleBigPlanet, New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. Wonder lead the list, with LittleBigPlanet reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes LittleBigPlanet 3 special.

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The closest game to LittleBigPlanet 3 is LittleBigPlanet — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. Wonder follow close behind.

#1LittleBigPlanet97 #2New Super Mario Bros.92 #3Super Mario Bros. Wonder92 #4Donkey Kong Country Returns92 #5Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze92

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Games like LittleBigPlanet 3

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1LittleBigPlanet

97

LittleBigPlanet

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox World2D

IGDB96· 9

Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2New Super Mario Bros.

92

New Super Mario Bros.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee

IGDB95· 2

Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

#3Super Mario Bros. Wonder

92

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DCasual

IGDB95· 7OC91· 150

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#4Donkey Kong Country Returns

92

Donkey Kong Country Returns

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB86· 7

Year 2010Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#5Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

92

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB86· 12OC84· 138

Year 2014Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#6Kirby's Epic Yarn

92

Kirby's Epic Yarn

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB85· 4

Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

90

Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSolo2DOffline

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

#8King Arthur's Gold

95

King Arthur's Gold

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerSoloCo-opSandbox World2D

Steam👍 84%· 5.2KRAWG👍 39%· 78MC81

Year 2013Dev Transhuman DesignPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

92

Metal Slug 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee

IGDB82· 6

Year 2000Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10New Super Mario Bros. Wii

92

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB81· 4

Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

#11New Super Mario Bros. U

92

New Super Mario Bros. U

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB80· 9

Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

#12Donkey Kong Country

92

Donkey Kong Country

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 1994Dev Rare · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#13Sackboy: A Big Adventure

91

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerSoloCo-opSandbox World2D

Steam👍 84%· 4.3KIGDB85· 10OC80· 129

Year 2020Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, offline and online features

#14Rayman Origins

88

Rayman Origins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, fantasy world and offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

89

Sonic Mania

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126

Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, melee combat and offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to LittleBigPlanet 3?: The closest game to LittleBigPlanet 3 is LittleBigPlanet, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, sandbox freedom and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like LittleBigPlanet 3?: The three closest games to LittleBigPlanet 3 are: 1. LittleBigPlanet (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. New Super Mario Bros. (92/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Super Mario Bros. Wonder (92/100, 5 shared attributes). All share LittleBigPlanet 3's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is New Super Mario Bros. similar to LittleBigPlanet 3?: Yes, very much so — New Super Mario Bros. scores 92/100 similarity to LittleBigPlanet 3. They share 6 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to LittleBigPlanet 3?: The best Platformer games similar to LittleBigPlanet 3 are LittleBigPlanet, New Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Donkey Kong Country Returns. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key LittleBigPlanet 3 attributes like precision platforming, sandbox freedom and single-player focus.
How is similarity to LittleBigPlanet 3 calculated?: We compare LittleBigPlanet 3 against every game in our catalog using 8 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 LittleBigPlanet 3 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.