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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon down to the 21 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Infinity Nikki, Knack and Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon is Infinity Nikki — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. Knack and Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One follow close behind.

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The best games like The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon on PlayStation

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Infinity Nikki
Infinity Nikki
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opExplorationThird PersonMultiplayer
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

Released 16 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79Progression64
#2Knack
Knack
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB60· 11OC58· 65
Year 2013Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping exploration and discovery

Released 5 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloCo-opThird PersonOfflineMultiplayer
IGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping exploration and discovery

Released 3 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode58
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloExplorationThird PersonOpen WorldSci-Fi
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon: game mode.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Game mode47
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloExplorationThird PersonMeleeOpen World
IGDB70· 6
Year 2008Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon: game mode.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Game mode47
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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping co op

Released 17 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode50
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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon: game mode.

Released 13 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode49
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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon: game mode.

Released 9 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode48
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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon: game mode.

Released 9 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode48
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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon: game mode.

Released 11 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode48
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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and melee combat, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon: game mode.

It predates The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode48
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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon: game mode.

Released 16 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode47
Tearaway: Unfolded
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird Person
IGDB86· 11OC83· 49
Year 2015Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: co op.

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon: game mode.

Released 7 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode47
Astro's Playroom
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB81· 6OC84· 79
Year 2020Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon: game mode.

Released 12 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode47
Gravity Rush 2
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird Person
IGDB81· 19OC81· 93
Year 2017Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: co op.

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon: game mode.

Released 9 years after The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode47

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