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We filtered the 50 games similar to Scribblenauts Unlimited down to the 14 that fit the “Platformer” category. Grow Home, Refunct and The Spirit and the Mouse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Scribblenauts Unlimited.

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The best platformer games like Scribblenauts Unlimited

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Scribblenauts Unlimited. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Grow Home

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualCozyOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam PS

#2Refunct

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152

Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Steam Xbox PS

#3The Spirit and the Mouse

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCozyOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8

Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual 3d, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Super Mario Odyssey

iRank97

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExploration

IGDB97· 17OC97· 157

Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: co op and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

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Nintendo

#5Shadow of the Colossus

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative

IGDB93· 13OC92· 136

Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#6Thank Goodness You're Here!

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 8.0KRAWG👍 87%· 50IGDB90· 3OC84· 62

Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, setting cartoon and visual isometric, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Steam

#7Shadow of the Colossus

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeThird Person

OC92· 136

Year 2012Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#8Roblox

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationMultiplayer

Year 2006Dev Roblox CorporationOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping puzzle design

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Xbox PS

#9Shadow of the Colossus

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExploration

IGDB89· 4OC92· 136

Year 2005Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#10Assassin's Creed

iRank81

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExploration

IGDB81· 4

Year 2007Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

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Xbox

#11Antichamber

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 95%· 18KRAWG👍 83%· 435MC82IGDB83· 6

Year 2013Dev Alexander Bruce · DemruthPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB89· 1

Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and vibe casual

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

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB59· 7

Year 2007Dev Beenox · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing precision platforming, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

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