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We filtered the 50 games similar to Super Mario 64 DS down to the 39 that fit the “Adventure” category. Super Mario Sunshine, Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Bowser's Fury top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Mario 64 DS.

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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Super Mario 64 DS is Super Mario Sunshine — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Bowser's Fury follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Super Mario 64 DS

39 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Mario 64 DS. 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.

Super Mario Sunshine
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSandbox WorldThird PersonIsometric
IGDB90· 1
Year 2002Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person
IGDB88· 8OC85· 148
Year 2022Dev HAL Laboratory · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Bowser's Fury
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person
Year 2021Dev Nintendo EAD Tokyo Software Development Group No.1 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Super Mario Galaxy
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonSci-FiSpace
IGDB99· 4
Year 2007Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and setting space, while skipping sandbox freedom

Knack
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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOffline
IGDB83· 3
Year 2005Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics and offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOffline
IGDB80· 4
Year 2005Dev Traveller's Tales · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, setting scifi and offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOffline
IGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

Sonic Advance 3
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB72· 2
Year 2004Dev Dimps · THQ

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeSci-Fi
IGDB69· 5
Year 2006Dev Robosoft Technologies · TT GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

Crash of the Titans
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB63· 3
Year 2007Dev Radical Entertainment · Sierra Entertainment

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Sonic the Hedgehog
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonSci-FiCyberpunk
IGDB30· 2
Year 2006Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping sandbox freedom

Super Mario Galaxy 2
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonIsometric
IGDB96· 6
Year 2010Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping sandbox freedom

Sonic Adventure 2
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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

Madagascar
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOffline
IGDB66· 5
Year 2005Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn PC

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

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