
✓ 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.

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Super Mario 64 is RiME — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. The First Tree and The Spirit and the Mouse follow close behind.
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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.

✓ 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.

✓ 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.

✓ 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.

✓ 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.

✓ 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.

✓ 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.

✓ 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.

✓ 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.

✓ 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.

✓ 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.

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with combat magic, while skipping precision platforming
Released 11 years after Super Mario 64.

✓ 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.

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming
Released 21 years after Super Mario 64.

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, open world exploration and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.
Released 11 years after Super Mario 64.

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming
Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario 64: visuals.
Released 20 years after Super Mario 64.
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