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Games like Super Mario 64

1996 Classic

The landmark 3D platformer where Mario leaps through paintings in Peach's castle into open sandbox worlds to hunt Power Stars. Its precise, playful movement and secret-packed levels defined 3D gaming.

What defines Super Mario 64:

  • Lots to discover
  • Open world
  • Fantasy setting
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The closest matches for Super Mario 64 are Spyro the Dragon, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Super Mario 64 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Spyro the Dragon

94 %

1998 PlayStation

  • Lots to discover
  • Fantasy setting
  • Lavish presentation

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.

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

Open world

Naughty Dog's vibrant 3D platformer has Jak and his ottsel-transformed sidekick Daxter roaming a seamless island world collecting Power Cells. Tight jumping, loading-free exploration and Daxter's wisecracks give it lasting charm.

Bowser's Fury

Open world

A compact 3D Mario adventure set in a connected island world, where the giant Fury Bowser periodically crashes in to raise tension and pace. Collecting Cat Shines, tight platforming and Bowser Jr. as a helper make it accessible and varied.

Northern Journey

Lots to discover

A Norwegian-flavored indie adventure travelling through varied northern landscapes. Diving, flying, ziplines, assorted weapons and over 50 enemy and boss types keep the journey varied.

Big Hops

Open world

A colorful 3D platformer where you play as a frog, using parkour moves and your tongue to explore large worlds. Its highlight is the playful, emergent interactions with gadgets and veggies.

Spyro: Year of the Dragon

Lots to discover

A colorful 3D platformer in which Spyro the dragon recovers 150 stolen eggs across many worlds. Playable side characters, vehicle sections and mini-games keep the collecting varied and funny.

Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly

Lots to discover

A 3D platformer where the little dragon Spyro explores colorful worlds, fights enemies with fire and charges, and hunts for collectibles. Vehicle sections like tanks and planes add variety, but the game suffered from a troubled development and is seen as a weaker series entry.

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