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We filtered the 50 games similar to Super Mario 64 down to the 27 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Shadow of the Colossus, Shadow of the Colossus and Abzu top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Mario 64.

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Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Super Mario 64 is Shadow of the Colossus — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Shadow of the Colossus and Abzu follow close behind.

#1Shadow of the Colossus97 #2Shadow of the Colossus97 #3Abzu97 #4RiME97 #5The First Tree97

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Super Mario 64

27 similar games foundUpdated July 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.

#1Shadow of the Colossus

97

Shadow of the Colossus

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB93· 13OC92· 136

Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ 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

#2Shadow of the Colossus

97

Shadow of the Colossus

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

97

Abzu

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

97

RiME

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

#5The First Tree

97

The First Tree

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

#6Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

97

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB58· 8

Year 2007Dev Rebellion Developments · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, while skipping precision platforming

#7The Spirit and the Mouse

96

The Spirit and the Mouse

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

#8The Legend of Zelda

96

The Legend of Zelda

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Year 1986Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping precision platforming

96

A Short Hike

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

#10The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

95

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

#11The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

95

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

#12AER: Memories of Old

95

AER: Memories of Old

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 7.7KIGDB68· 4OC67· 44

Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ 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

#13The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

95

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Year 1998Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

94

Obduction

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37

Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

✓ 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

#15The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

94

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB93· 7

Year 2011Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping precision platforming

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