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LittleBigPlanet is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, sandbox world and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 51 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Rayman Origins and LittleBigPlanet 3 lead the list, with Super Mario Bros. Wonder reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes LittleBigPlanet special.

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Year 2008Dev Media Molecule
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The closest game to LittleBigPlanet is Super Mario Bros. Wonder — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Rayman Origins and LittleBigPlanet 3 follow close behind.

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Games like LittleBigPlanet

51 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB95· 7OC91· 150
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

Rayman Origins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

LittleBigPlanet 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox World2D
IGDB78· 10OC79· 57
Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping fantasy world

Yoshi's Woolly World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB79· 10OC80· 71
Year 2015Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1995Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Super Mario World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1990Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and co op

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

New Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DMelee
IGDB95· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

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

Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloFantasy2D
Steam👍 89%· 1.4K
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay

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

Ghosts 'n Goblins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 1985Dev CapcomOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter and adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

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: sandbox freedom.

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB79· 11OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, ranged combat and offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB81· 4
Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to LittleBigPlanet?
The closest game to LittleBigPlanet is Super Mario Bros. Wonder, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like LittleBigPlanet?
The three closest games to LittleBigPlanet are: 1. Super Mario Bros. Wonder (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Rayman Origins (94/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. LittleBigPlanet 3 (97/100, 7 shared attributes). All share LittleBigPlanet's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 51 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Rayman Origins similar to LittleBigPlanet?
Yes, very much so — Rayman Origins scores 94/100 similarity to LittleBigPlanet. They share 6 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to LittleBigPlanet?
The best Platformer games similar to LittleBigPlanet are Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Rayman Origins, LittleBigPlanet 3 and Yoshi's Woolly World. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key LittleBigPlanet attributes like precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to LittleBigPlanet calculated?
We compare LittleBigPlanet 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 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.