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Games like Super Mario 64

1996USK 0

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.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Lots to discover
  • Interconnected level design
  • Dense, handcrafted world

In short: Games like Super Mario 64

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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Super Mario Odyssey

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2017USK 6Nintendo Switch

Brings what grabs you about Super Mario 64: jumping and platforming, a dense, handcrafted world as well as lots to discover.

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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Spyro the Dragon

Jumping and platforming

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.

A Hat in Time

Strong soundtrack

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!

Interconnected level design

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: Year of the Dragon

Jumping and platforming

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.

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.

Yooka-Laylee

Jumping and platforming

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.

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