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Super Mario Odyssey is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, sandbox world and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 54 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Farming Simulator 15 and Farming Simulator 17 lead the list, with Animal Crossing: New Horizons reaching a 88/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Super Mario Odyssey special.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

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Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8

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The closest game to Super Mario Odyssey is Animal Crossing: New Horizons — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Farming Simulator 15 and Farming Simulator 17 follow close behind.

#1Animal Crossing: New Horizons88 #2Farming Simulator 1592 #3Farming Simulator 1791 #4Peak86 #5LEGO The Lord of the Rings87

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54 similar games found

#1Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

IGDB90· 11OC90· 150

Year 2020Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2Farming Simulator 15

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Farming Simulator 15

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 16KRAWG👍 71%· 68MC64IGDB50· 6OC57· 30

Year 2014Dev Giants Software · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping adventure storytelling

#3Farming Simulator 17

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Farming Simulator 17

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 26KRAWG👍 73%· 82MC69IGDB64· 7OC63· 33

Year 2016Dev Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

86

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Peak

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCo-opOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 321KIGDB86· 1

Year 2025Dev Landfall GamesOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, procedural generation and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

#5LEGO The Lord of the Rings

87

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LEGO The Lord of the Rings

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCo-opOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 16KIGDB77· 9

Year 2012Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

#6The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

85

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB95· 6OC95· 164

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

#7Scribblenauts Unlimited

87

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Scribblenauts Unlimited

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB72· 10

Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping co op

#8A Hat in Time

87

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A Hat in Time

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCo-opOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 53KRAWG👍 90%· 507MC77IGDB80· 10OC78· 89

Year 2017Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

#9Shadow of the Colossus

85

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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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#10The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB98· 27OC96· 167

Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

#11Shadow of the Colossus

85

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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, while skipping sandbox freedom

#12LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCo-opOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 9.4KIGDB81· 7

Year 2010Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

#13LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

86

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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCo-opOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 3.3KIGDB76· 7

Year 2011Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

85

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Bully

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB92· 4

Year 2006Dev Rockstar New England · Take-Two InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping precision platforming

#15Super Mario 64

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Super Mario 64

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB89· 1

Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Super Mario Odyssey?: The closest game to Super Mario Odyssey is Animal Crossing: New Horizons, scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including sandbox freedom, single-player focus and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Super Mario Odyssey?: The three closest games to Super Mario Odyssey are: 1. Animal Crossing: New Horizons (88/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Farming Simulator 15 (92/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Farming Simulator 17 (91/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Super Mario Odyssey's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 54 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Farming Simulator 15 similar to Super Mario Odyssey?: Yes, very much so — Farming Simulator 15 scores 92/100 similarity to Super Mario Odyssey. They share 7 attributes, including sandbox freedom and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Super Mario Odyssey?: The best Adventure games similar to Super Mario Odyssey are Peak, LEGO The Lord of the Rings, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Scribblenauts Unlimited. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Super Mario Odyssey attributes like sandbox freedom, single-player focus and co op.
How is similarity to Super Mario Odyssey calculated?: We compare Super Mario Odyssey against every game in our catalog using 10 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 Odyssey experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.