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Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonCozy
Steam👍 56%· 9.9KIGDB74· 1OC80· 39
Year 2024Dev PapergamesOn Android · PC · iOS
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We filtered the 50 games similar to Super Mario 3D World down to the 18 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Infinity Nikki, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One and The Simpsons Game top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Mario 3D World.
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The best games like Super Mario 3D World on PlayStation
18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Mario 3D World. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOffline
IGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, setting scifi and offline
It predates Super Mario 3D World by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode77
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonMelee
IGDB68· 4
Year 2007Dev EA Redwood Shores · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and co op
≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
It predates Super Mario 3D World by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode79
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB60· 11OC58· 65
Year 2013Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4
✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and co op
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
It predates Super Mario 3D World by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode79
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonSci-FiCyberpunk
IGDB30· 2
Year 2006Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping co op
It predates Super Mario 3D World by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode71
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOfflineMelee
Steam👍 89%· 28KRAWG👍 78%· 368MC89
Year 2001Dev Sonic Team USA · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus, while skipping co op
In the fight between heroes and villains, will you choose to save the world or conquer it? The hunt for the Chaos Emeralds is on and battle lines have been drawn between Hero and Dark.
It predates Super Mario 3D World by 20 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals71Game mode53
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOfflineIsometric
IGDB62· 3
Year 2003Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, offline and visual isometric, while skipping co op
It predates Super Mario 3D World by 18 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals62Game mode51
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMagicMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB86· 4OC76· 176
Year 2025Dev Compulsion Games · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · Switch · PC
✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 3D World: game mode.
Released 4 years after Super Mario 3D World.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode36
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeDark
Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168
Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 3D World: game mode.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode35
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMeleeHardcoreFantasy
Steam👍 92%· 22K
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 3D World: game mode.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode35
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMeleeHardcoreFantasy
Steam👍 92%· 22K
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 3D World: game mode.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode35
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonNarrativeDarkFantasy
Steam👍 83%· 2.1KIGDB70· 9OC69· 94
Year 2019Dev Jo-Mei Games · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 3D World: game mode.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode35
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iRank65
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMagicMelee
Steam👍 64%· 368IGDB68· 2
Year 1996Dev Toys for Bob · Crystal DynamicsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 3D World: game mode.
It predates Super Mario 3D World by 25 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode35
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4
✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person
≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 3D World: game mode.
It predates Super Mario 3D World by 20 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode34
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird Person
IGDB86· 11OC83· 49
Year 2015Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4
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