8 Adventure games like Mario Party DS that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Mario Party DS down to the 8 that fit the “Adventure” category. Lara Croft Go, Governor of Poker 2 and 7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mario Party DS.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

The best adventure games like Mario Party DS

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mario Party DS. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Lara Croft Go

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricCasualNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB86· 5OC83· 19

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing puzzle design, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, horror tension and vibe casual, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#2Governor of Poker 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricCasualHistoricalFree to Play

Steam👍 73%· 185

Year 2010Dev I Sioux Game ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: adventure storytelling, card game strategy and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#37 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyHistorical

Steam👍 54%· 768RAWG👍 5%· 20IGDB40· 1

Year 2013Dev MousechiefPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#4Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalCasualNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 68%· 370RAWG👍 24%· 21

Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, horror tension and survival mechanics, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#5Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricOfflinePvP

Steam👍 86%· 5.5KRAWG👍 67%· 117MC91IGDB63· 3

Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, competitive edge and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

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#6Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricOnlineFantasy

Year 2011Dev Sleepy Giant Entertainment · The Pokémon CompanyOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, card game strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and online features, while skipping puzzle design

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#7Card City Nights

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloIsometricCasualCozyFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 1.0KRAWG👍 37%· 30

Year 2014Dev LudosityPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

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#8A Valley Without Wind 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricMelee

Steam👍 46%· 227RAWG👍 3%· 34MC68

Year 2013Dev Arcen GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

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