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iRank92
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB93· 13OC92· 136
Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4
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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 49 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Shadow of the Colossus leads with 81/100, followed by the rest of the list.
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The closest game to Super Mario 64 is Shadow of the Colossus — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. RiME and The First Tree follow close behind.
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Top games similar to Super Mario 64
49 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Mario 64. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120
Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing
Released 21 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing
Released 21 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8
Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo
✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual third person
After a shocking thunderstorm brings them together, unlikely allies Lila the mouse and Lumion the Spirit guardian must work in tandem to restore balance to their quaint village. Thankfully, Lila has her big heart and electrifying new powers to aid her on this journey.
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 64: visuals.
Released 26 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals0
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationMagic
Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB72· 10
Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, sandbox freedom and vibe casual, while skipping visual third person
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 64: visuals.
Released 16 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100World52Visuals0
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB81· 4
Year 2007Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and stealth mechanics
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 64: setting.
Released 11 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100World62Progression50Setting35
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 97%· 171KRAWG👍 84%· 1.3KMC82IGDB85· 8OC84· 200
Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed, neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly.
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 64: setting.
Released 26 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting0
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationRelaxingCasual
Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world
A short experience about restoring a world featuring: Platforming: Wall-jumps, slides, pipes, lifts, springboards Beautiful: Emotional soundtrack and vibrant visuals Peaceful: Non-violent, open world without death Playful: Learn to play without tutorials Relaxing: Play at your own pace without…
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 64: visuals.
Released 19 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals0
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonCasual
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 open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 64: setting.
Released 19 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World77Setting0
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationCasualNarrative
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, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth.
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 64: setting and visuals.
Released 28 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting0Visuals0
#11Antichamber
68
iRank87
AdventureOpen 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, precision platforming and open world exploration
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping fantasy world
You control a nameless and faceless protagonist, who starts in a white chamber in the center of a high-tech maze. Your goal is to move forward through the maze by solving many difficult and intricate puzzles.
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 64: setting and visuals.
Released 17 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting0Visuals0
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
Released 10 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting63
#13A Short Hike
63
iRank90
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 99%· 22KRAWG👍 91%· 469MC84IGDB78· 2OC87· 32
Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh
✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. Follow the marked trails or explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you.
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 64: visuals.
Released 23 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression74Visuals32
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122
Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe relaxing, while skipping precision platforming
Released 20 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB90
Year 2000Dev 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
Released 4 years after Super Mario 64.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting61
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Adventure · Puzzle
60
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Adventure · Puzzle
60
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Adventure · Puzzle
58
Pilgrims
Adventure · Puzzle
59
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Adventure · Puzzle
62
AER: Memories of Old
Adventure · Puzzle
58
Thief Gold
Adventure · Simulation
58
The Last Clockwinder
Adventure · Simulation
64
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Adventure
59
Obduction
Adventure · Puzzle
56
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
Adventure · Puzzle
55
L.A. Noire
Adventure · Sandbox
59
From Dust
Adventure · Simulation
54
Blue Prince
Adventure · Puzzle
55
Road 96
Adventure · Puzzle
53
Fatum Betula
Adventure · Puzzle
53
Outer Wilds
Adventure · Puzzle
59
Proteus
Adventure
57
Telling Lies
Adventure · Simulation
58
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Adventure
53
Firewatch
Adventure · Horror
62
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Adventure · Puzzle
60
Spider-Man 3
Platformer
53
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Adventure · Puzzle
57
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Adventure · Puzzle
56
Destroy All Humans!
Adventure
60
The Legend of Zelda
Adventure
52
Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel
Adventure · Puzzle
53
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
Adventure
53
The Suicide of Rachel Foster
Adventure
56
Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
Adventure
42
Train Simulator Classic
Simulation
40
Port Royale 3
Simulation
40
Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming
Simulation
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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 81/100 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 (81/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. RiME (81/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. The First Tree (81/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Super Mario 64's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 7 dimensions.
- Is RiME similar to Super Mario 64?
- Yes, very much so — RiME scores 81/100 similarity to Super Mario 64. They share 7 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, RiME, The First Tree and The Spirit and the Mouse. 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.