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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 42 games similar to Spyro: Year of the Dragon down to the 12 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Figment, Cocoon and Snake Pass top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

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Year 2000Dev Insomniac Games

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Spyro: Year of the Dragon is Figment — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Cocoon and Snake Pass follow close behind.

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The best games like Spyro: Year of the Dragon on Nintendo Switch

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Figment
Figment
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloIsometricMeleeCasualNarrative
Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB89· 3OC79· 33
Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual third person

Released 17 years after Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72
Cocoon
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloIsometricNarrativeLinearSci-Fi
Steam👍 95%· 8.6KIGDB89· 5OC87· 73
Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, linear, story-driven structure and setting scifi, while skipping visual third person

Released 23 years after Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals53
Snake Pass
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloThird PersonMeleeCasualHardcore
Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping visual isometric

Released 17 years after Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals62
Submerged
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloThird PersonRelaxingNarrativeCasual
Steam👍 76%· 4.8KIGDB57· 9OC54· 52
Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual isometric

Released 15 years after Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals63
The Last Campfire
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloThird PersonCozyNarrativeRelaxing
Steam👍 98%· 19KIGDB88· 2OC78· 26
Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Spyro: Year of the Dragon: visuals.

Released 20 years after Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals45
Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloThird PersonStealthMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Spyro: Year of the Dragon: visuals.

Released 17 years after Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals47
Bramble: The Mountain King
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeDark
Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38
Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Spyro: Year of the Dragon: visuals.

Released 23 years after Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals42
Darq
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloThird PersonStealthMeleeDark
Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19
Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Spyro: Year of the Dragon: visuals.

Released 19 years after Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals47
Neva
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasyAnime
Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111
Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and fantasy world, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Spyro: Year of the Dragon: visuals.

Released 24 years after Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
Creaks
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualRelaxingDark
Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB70· 1OC80· 26
Year 2020Dev Amanita DesignOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Spyro: Year of the Dragon: visuals.

Released 20 years after Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualCozyDark
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Spyro: Year of the Dragon: visuals.

Released 19 years after Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
Q.U.B.E. 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51
Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Spyro: Year of the Dragon: visuals.

Released 18 years after Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0

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