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Looking for games like Super Mario 64? The NextGameLike editorial team analyzed its gameplay DNA — adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world — against over 6,700 titles. These 49 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Shadow of the Colossus leads with 81/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

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The closest game to Super Mario 64 is Shadow of the Colossus — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. RiME and The First Tree follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Super Mario 64

49 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Mario 64. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

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Shadow of the Colossus

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Shadow of the Colossus
Closest overall match
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

Matches like this one are rare: it meets Super Mario 64 on genre, game mode and setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. What it adds of its own: puzzle design and strong narrative focus.

Released 22 years after Super Mario 64.

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RiME

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RiME
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The resemblance to Super Mario 64 is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, game mode and setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. It sets itself apart with puzzle design and strong narrative focus.

Released 21 years after Super Mario 64.

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The First Tree

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The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

The resemblance to Super Mario 64 is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, game mode and setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. What it adds of its own: deep simulation and strong narrative focus.

Released 21 years after Super Mario 64.

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The Spirit and the Mouse

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The Spirit and the Mouse
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative
Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

If Super Mario 64 worked for you because of open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals: this one brings 3D presentation.

Released 26 years after Super Mario 64.

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Scribblenauts Unlimited

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Scribblenauts Unlimited
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationMagic
Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

If Super Mario 64 worked for you because of open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: a sandbox world and 2D presentation.

Released 16 years after Super Mario 64.

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Assassin's Creed

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Assassin's Creed
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2007Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

It comes from the same genre as Super Mario 64 and shares open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is a sandbox world and historical setting.

Released 11 years after Super Mario 64.

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Stray

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Stray
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonMelee
Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Super Mario 64 is exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: a cyberpunk setting.

Released 26 years after Super Mario 64.

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Refunct

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Refunct
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationRelaxingCasual
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Super Mario 64 worked for you because of exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, the same is here. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

Released 19 years after Super Mario 64.

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Grow Home

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Grow Home
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonCasual
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Super Mario 64 does: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.

Released 19 years after Super Mario 64.

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Thank Goodness You're Here!

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Thank Goodness You're Here!
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationCasualNarrative
Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Super Mario 64 does: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a cartoon aesthetic and 2D presentation.

Released 28 years after Super Mario 64.

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Antichamber

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Antichamber
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeSci-Fi
Year 2013Dev Alexander Bruce · DemruthPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

What brings it close to Super Mario 64 is exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and a first-person view.

Released 17 years after Super Mario 64.

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

It shares the essentials of what Super Mario 64 does: open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting: this one brings a medieval setting.

Released 10 years after Super Mario 64.

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A Short Hike

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A Short Hike
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

What brings it close to Super Mario 64 is open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals: pixel art.

Released 23 years after Super Mario 64.

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Abzu

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Abzu
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Matches like this one are rare: it meets Super Mario 64 on genre, game mode and setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Its own ground is deep simulation and a relaxing pace.

Released 20 years after Super Mario 64.

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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2000Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

If Super Mario 64 worked for you because of open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting: this one brings horror setting.

Released 4 years after Super Mario 64.

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