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We filtered the 50 games similar to Super Mario Galaxy 2 down to the 23 that fit the “PC” category. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, Sonic Heroes and Sonic Adventure 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Mario Galaxy 2.
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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Super Mario Galaxy 2 is LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Heroes and Sonic Adventure 2 follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Mario Galaxy 2. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.
It meets Super Mario Galaxy 2 on single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals: this one brings melee combat and a sci-fi setting.
The thread back to Super Mario Galaxy 2 runs through single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is offline play.
With Super Mario Galaxy 2 it shares single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 3D presentation.
It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Its point of contact with Super Mario Galaxy 2 is single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals: this one brings deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel.
Released 14 years after Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Shelved next to Super Mario Galaxy 2 for good reason: single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings offline play.
Same family as Super Mario Galaxy 2: single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings offline play.
It comes from the same genre as Super Mario Galaxy 2 and shares single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: offline play.
The thread back to Super Mario Galaxy 2 runs through single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode: horror tension and strong narrative focus.
It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
Shelved next to Super Mario Galaxy 2 for good reason: single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: horror tension and strong narrative focus.
Released 15 years after Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Shelved next to Super Mario Galaxy 2 for good reason: single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and melee combat.
Released 11 years after Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Shelved next to Super Mario Galaxy 2 for good reason: single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure.
Released 6 years after Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Same family as Super Mario Galaxy 2: single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: punishing difficulty and melee combat.
Released 7 years after Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Genre puts it alongside Super Mario Galaxy 2, and so does single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is punishing difficulty and melee combat.
Released 7 years after Super Mario Galaxy 2.
On paper it is what Super Mario Galaxy 2 is — single-player focus and a third-person camera — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: strong narrative focus and fantasy world.
Released 9 years after Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Genre puts it alongside Super Mario Galaxy 2, and so does single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is magic-based combat.
It predates Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
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