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1998 Classic

A charming 3D collectathon platformer where a bear-and-bird duo scour colorful themed worlds for jigsaw pieces and notes. It stands out for its cheeky humor, a steadily expanding moveset and an iconic soundtrack.

What defines Banjo-Kazooie:

  • Lots to discover
  • Lots of humour
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Cosy, great for unwinding

The closest matches for Banjo-Kazooie are Spyro: Year of the Dragon, Yooka-Laylee and Shantae and the Seven Sirens. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Banjo-Kazooie special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Yooka-Laylee

Cosy, great for unwinding

A colorful 3D collectathon platformer in the spirit of Banjo-Kazooie, where the duo Yooka and Laylee explore sprawling worlds packed with collectibles, puzzles and cheeky humor.

A Hat in Time

Distinctive, stylised art style

A charming 3D collectathon platformer in the vein of N64 classics, where a tiny girl uses magical hats to bounce through varied, wonderfully weird worlds. Its chapters, from a mafia-run town to dueling bird film studios, overflow with humor and creativity.

Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!

Cosy, great for unwinding

A charming 3D platformer where little dragon Spyro collects gems and talismans across Avalar, using fire breath and gliding to beat enemies and obstacles. New abilities, lively worlds and funny characters make it a PlayStation-era classic.

Spyro the Dragon

Cosy, great for unwinding

A vibrant 3D platformer where little dragon Spyro charges and flames his way through open, collectible-packed realms to free his crystallized elders. Charming, breezy and carried by Stewart Copeland's memorable score.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Distinctive, stylised art style

A charming 2.5D platformer where half-genie Shantae uses her hair whip and dance transformations to move through hand-animated stages. Lots of humor, bright cartoon visuals and ability-gated exploration define the experience.

Donkey Kong Bananza

Lavish presentation

A 3D platformer where DK punches, tears and tunnels through almost entirely destructible underground layers, with hidden bananas rewarding every bit of curiosity. Playful, chaotic and charming, with Pauline's singing and transforming Bananza forms adding flair.

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return

Fantasy setting

A quirky 2.5D platform adventure where pink-haired Tomba works through over 130 quests while chasing evil pig bosses. Its blend of platforming, errands and exploration feels playful and charming.

Super Mario Odyssey

Lavish presentation

A playful 3D platformer where Mario uses his living hat Cappy to possess enemies and objects while scouring varied, secret-packed kingdoms for Power Moons. Nearly every corner rewards curiosity with a fresh surprise.

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