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A colorful 2D platformer with a 3D overworld full of puzzles and secrets, where changes to the overworld transform the levels. It all builds to the notoriously tough Impossible Lair, which you can attempt from the very start.
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The closest matches for Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair are Big Hops, A Hat in Time and DuckTales: Remastered. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
91 %
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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.
90 % 28.99 €
Lots of humour
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.
90 % 14.99 €
Bright, upbeat tone
A lovingly rebuilt Disney platformer in which Scrooge McDuck pogo-bounces his cane through hand-drawn levels hunting for treasure. Voice acting, humor and music true to the cartoon series deliver plenty of nostalgia.
89 % 16.49 €
Bright, upbeat tone
A 3D collectathon platformer in the style of the N64 era where a yellow taxi navigates hand-crafted retro worlds without a jump button, using an expanded move-set to hunt down collectibles.
89 % 19.99 €
Lots of humour
A charming, witty 2D adventure where half-genie Shantae explores islands with her hair whip, pirate gadgets and dance magic. Teaming up with her nemesis Risky Boots and the vibrant, animated pixel art give it its special appeal.
88 % 19.99 €
Bright, upbeat tone
A colorful 3D platformer adventure where Koa and her friend Napopo hop across islands, dodge traps and recover stolen pirate loot. Laid-back and playful with light puzzles.
88 %
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.
88 % 19.99 €
Lots of humour
As a living blob of paint you restore colour to a drab, oppressed city by splashing buildings and enemies with vibrant hues. The mix of 3D platforming, timed challenges and music that evolves as you paint gives it its charm.
88 %
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.
88 % 19.99 €
Lots to discover
As a dung beetle turned postman, you explore a vibrant island by using pinball flippers instead of jumping. The blend of Metroidvania exploration and pinball mechanics is original, charming and laid-back.