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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Super Mario Galaxy 2 down to the 39 that fit the “Adventure” category. Sonic Advance 3, LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy and Crash of the Titans top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Mario Galaxy 2.

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Super Mario Galaxy 2 is Sonic Advance 3 — scoring 64/100 on our similarity scale. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy and Crash of the Titans follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Super Mario Galaxy 2

39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Mario Galaxy 2. Each one has been evaluated across 4 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.

#1Sonic Advance 3
Sonic Advance 3
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonSolo
IGDB72· 2
Year 2004Dev Dimps · THQ

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus

It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode78
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonSoloMeleeSci-Fi
IGDB69· 5
Year 2006Dev Robosoft Technologies · TT GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, setting scifi and single-player focus

It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode78
Crash of the Titans
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonSolo
IGDB63· 3
Year 2007Dev Radical Entertainment · Sierra Entertainment

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus

It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode78
Sonic the Hedgehog
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonSoloSci-FiCyberpunk
IGDB30· 2
Year 2006Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, setting cyberpunk and single-player focus

It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode78
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonSoloMeleeOpen World
IGDB87· 3
Year 2008Dev Rare · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, open world exploration and melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario Galaxy 2: visuals.

It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode78Visuals45
Sonic Adventure 2
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonSoloOfflineMelee
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 multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, strong narrative focus and melee combat

In the fight between heroes and villains, will you choose to save the world or conquer it? The hunt for the Chaos Emeralds is on and battle lines have been drawn between Hero and Dark.

It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals71Game mode55
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonSoloCo-op
IGDB88· 8OC85· 148
Year 2022Dev HAL Laboratory · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings single-player focus and co op

Genre100Visuals100Game mode52
Super Mario 64 DS
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonSoloCo-opSandbox World
IGDB85· 3
Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and single-player focus

It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode52
Infinity Nikki
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonSoloCo-opCozy
Steam👍 56%· 9.9KIGDB74· 1OC80· 39
Year 2024Dev PapergamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel

Genre100Visuals100Game mode52
Bowser's Fury
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonSoloCo-op
Year 2021Dev Nintendo EAD Tokyo Software Development Group No.1 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings single-player focus and co op

Genre100Visuals100Game mode52
The Simpsons: Hit & Run
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonOfflineSoloOpen World
IGDB73· 5
Year 2003Dev Radical Entertainment · Vivendi Universal GamesOn PC

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, open world exploration and offline

Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario Galaxy 2: game mode.

It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode46
Madagascar
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonOfflineSolo
IGDB66· 5
Year 2005Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn PC

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings offline and single-player focus

Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario Galaxy 2: game mode.

It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode46
Shrek 2
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonOfflineSolo
IGDB64· 4
Year 2004Dev Luxoflux · ActivisionOn PC

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings offline and single-player focus

Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario Galaxy 2: game mode.

It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode46
Donkey Kong 64
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonOfflineSolo
Year 1999Dev Rare · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with offline and single-player focus

Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario Galaxy 2: game mode.

It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode46
Banjo-Tooie
Platformer3D Platformer
MultiplayerThird PersonOfflineSoloFantasy
Year 2000Dev Rare · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, offline and single-player focus

Where it drifts furthest from Super Mario Galaxy 2: game mode.

It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode46

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