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We filtered the 50 games similar to LittleBigPlanet 3 down to the 25 that fit the “Adventure” category. Sackboy: A Big Adventure, New Super Mario Bros. and Kirby's Epic Yarn top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to LittleBigPlanet 3.

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Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital
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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to LittleBigPlanet 3 is Sackboy: A Big Adventure — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. New Super Mario Bros. and Kirby's Epic Yarn follow close behind.

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25 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to LittleBigPlanet 3. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Platformer2D 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

New Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D 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

Kirby's Epic Yarn
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB85· 4
Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Platformer2D 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.

New Super Mario Bros. U
Platformer2D 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.

New Super Mario Bros. 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB77· 12
Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1990Dev Capcom

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1993Dev Capcom

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D 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

Sonic Mania
Platformer2D 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

Rayman Origins
Platformer2D 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

Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping sandbox freedom

Metal Slug 5
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DTacticalMelee
IGDB50· 1
Year 2003Dev Noise Factory · SNK PlaymoreOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

Wannabe Galgame God!!!
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DNarrativePixel Art
Steam👍 65%· 477RAWG👍 19%· 43MC59IGDB52· 7
Year 2015Dev Crescent Moon GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping sandbox freedom

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