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We filtered the 50 games similar to LittleBigPlanet down to the 38 that fit the “Co-op” category. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, LittleBigPlanet 3 and Sonic & Knuckles top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to LittleBigPlanet.

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Year 2008Dev Media Molecule
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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to LittleBigPlanet is Super Mario Bros. Wonder — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. LittleBigPlanet 3 and Sonic & Knuckles follow close behind.

#1Super Mario Bros. Wonder97#2LittleBigPlanet 397#3Sonic & Knuckles97#4Yoshi's Woolly World97#5Rayman Origins94
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The best co-op games like LittleBigPlanet

38 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Super Mario Bros. Wonder
97
iRank93
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

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Nintendo
#2LittleBigPlanet 3
97
iRank79
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

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PS
#3Sonic & Knuckles
97
Sonic & Knuckles
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Tec Toy

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

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#4Yoshi's Woolly World
97
iRank79
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

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Nintendo
#5Rayman Origins
94
iRank93
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

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SteamGOGEpic
#6Spiritfarer
93
iRank91
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

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SteamGOGEpic
#7Metal Slug 2
93
iRank89
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

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SteamGOG
#8Kirby: Triple Deluxe
93
iRank80
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

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Nintendo
#9Sonic Forces
93
iRank58
Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

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SteamXboxPS
#10New Super Mario Bros.
92
iRank95
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

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Nintendo
#11Donkey Kong Country Returns
92
iRank86
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.

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Nintendo
#13Kirby's Epic Yarn
92
iRank85
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

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Nintendo
#14New Super Mario Bros. Wii
92
iRank81
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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#15New Super Mario Bros. U
92
iRank80
New Super Mario Bros. U
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB80· 9
Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

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

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Nintendo

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