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We filtered the 50 games similar to Super Mario Galaxy down to the 10 that fit the “Co-op” category. Knack, The Simpsons Game and Super Mario 3D World top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Mario Galaxy.

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SoloCo-op
Year 2007Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Super Mario Galaxy is Knack — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. The Simpsons Game and Super Mario 3D World follow close behind.

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The best co-op games like Super Mario Galaxy

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Mario Galaxy. 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.

Knack
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opSci-FiThird Person
IGDB60· 11OC58· 65
Year 2013Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: setting space.

The Simpsons Game
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonMelee
IGDB68· 4
Year 2007Dev EA Redwood Shores · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and co op

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Super Mario 3D World
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonMultiplayerMelee
IGDB94· 14OC93· 74
Year 2013Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and co op

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonMultiplayer
IGDB88· 8OC85· 148
Year 2022Dev HAL Laboratory · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting scifi

Super Mario 64 DS
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonMultiplayerSandbox World
IGDB85· 3
Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting scifi

Bowser's Fury
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonMultiplayer
Year 2021Dev Nintendo EAD Tokyo Software Development Group No.1 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting scifi

Infinity Nikki
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonMultiplayerCozy
Steam👍 56%· 9.9KIGDB74· 1OC80· 39
Year 2024Dev PapergamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting scifi

LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opSci-FiThird PersonOffline
IGDB80· 4
Year 2005Dev Traveller's Tales · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting space

Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opSci-FiThird PersonOffline
IGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting space

Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonOfflineMultiplayer
IGDB83· 3
Year 2005Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting scifi

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