AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB93· 13OC92· 136
Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4
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More about this game →Looking for games like Super Mario 64? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world — against over 6,700 titles. These 50 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Shadow of the Colossus leads with 97/100, followed by the rest of the list.
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The closest game to Super Mario 64 is Shadow of the Colossus — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Shadow of the Colossus and Shadow of the Colossus follow close behind.
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Games like Super Mario 64
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AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonNarrative
OC92· 136
Year 2012Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB89· 4OC92· 136
Year 2005Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment
✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and ranged combat
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB96· 1
Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122
Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8
Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 99%· 22KRAWG👍 91%· 469MC84IGDB78· 2OC87· 32
Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120
Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB90
Year 2000Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationRelaxingCasual
Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB93· 7
Year 2011Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRelaxing
Steam👍 96%· 6.1K
Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android
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AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationStealth
Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB95· 6OC95· 164
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Super Mario 64?
- The closest game to Super Mario 64 is Shadow of the Colossus, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, precision platforming and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Super Mario 64?
- The three closest games to Super Mario 64 are: 1. Shadow of the Colossus (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Shadow of the Colossus (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Shadow of the Colossus (97/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Super Mario 64's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 7 dimensions.
- Is Shadow of the Colossus similar to Super Mario 64?
- Yes, very much so — Shadow of the Colossus scores 97/100 similarity to Super Mario 64. They share 6 attributes, including adventure storytelling and precision platforming. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Adventure games are similar to Super Mario 64?
- The best Adventure games similar to Super Mario 64 are Shadow of the Colossus, Shadow of the Colossus, Shadow of the Colossus and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Super Mario 64 attributes like adventure storytelling, precision platforming and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Super Mario 64 calculated?
- We compare Super Mario 64 against every game in our catalog using 7 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Super Mario 64 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.