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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital
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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to LittleBigPlanet 3 is LittleBigPlanet — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. King Arthur's Gold and New Super Mario Bros. follow close behind.

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The best co-op games like LittleBigPlanet 3

39 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.

LittleBigPlanet
Platformer2D 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

King Arthur's Gold
Platformer2D 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

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

Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platformer2D 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

Donkey Kong Country Returns
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB86· 7
Year 2010Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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.

Donkey Kong Country
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 1994Dev Rare · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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.

Sonic Rush
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB75· 2
Year 2005Dev Sonic Team · Sega

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Sonic & Knuckles
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DFantasy
Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Tec Toy

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Jazz Jackrabbit 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1998Dev LogicwareOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling

Contra: Hard Corps
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DNarrative
Year 1994Dev Konami

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

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