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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 Monkey Ball 2 down to the 19 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Adventure 2 and Infinity Nikki top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Monkey Ball 2.

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Year 2002Dev Amusement Vision

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Super Monkey Ball 2 is Sonic the Hedgehog — scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Adventure 2 and Infinity Nikki follow close behind.

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The best games like Super Monkey Ball 2 on PlayStation

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Monkey Ball 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 the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonSci-FiCyberpunk
IGDB30· 2
Year 2006Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk

Released 4 years after Super Monkey Ball 2.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Sonic Adventure 2
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOfflineMelee
Steam👍 89%· 28KRAWG👍 78%· 368MC89
Year 2001Dev Sonic Team USA · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

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.

Genre100Game mode74Visuals71
Infinity Nikki
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opCozy
Steam👍 56%· 9.9KIGDB74· 1OC80· 39
Year 2024Dev PapergamesOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

Released 22 years after Super Monkey Ball 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode71
Sonic Heroes
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOfflineIsometric
IGDB62· 3
Year 2003Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, offline and visual isometric

Genre100Game mode65Visuals62
South of Midnight
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMagicMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB86· 4OC76· 176
Year 2025Dev Compulsion Games · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 23 years after Super Monkey Ball 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode56
Crash Bandicoot: Warped
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMeleeHardcoreFantasy
Steam👍 92%· 22K
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person

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

Released 15 years after Super Monkey Ball 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMeleeHardcoreFantasy
Steam👍 92%· 22K
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person

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

Released 15 years after Super Monkey Ball 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55
Psychonauts 2
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeDark
Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168
Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 19 years after Super Monkey Ball 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55
Sea of Solitude
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonNarrativeDarkFantasy
Steam👍 83%· 2.1KIGDB70· 9OC69· 94
Year 2019Dev Jo-Mei Games · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 17 years after Super Monkey Ball 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55
Pandemonium!
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMagicMelee
Steam👍 64%· 368IGDB68· 2
Year 1996Dev Toys for Bob · Crystal DynamicsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55
Astro Bot
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB94· 7OC95· 183
Year 2024Dev Team Asobi · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person

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

Released 22 years after Super Monkey Ball 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode54
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Genre100Visuals100Game mode54
Tearaway: Unfolded
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird Person
IGDB86· 11OC83· 49
Year 2015Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person

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

Released 13 years after Super Monkey Ball 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode54
Gravity Rush 2
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird Person
IGDB81· 19OC81· 93
Year 2017Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person

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

Released 15 years after Super Monkey Ball 2.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode54
Klonoa: Door to Phantomile
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonFantasy
IGDB80· 1
Year 1997Dev NamcoOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Genre100Visuals100Game mode54

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