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17 Platformer games like Super Mario Odyssey that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Super Mario Odyssey down to the 17 that fit the “Platformer” category. Roblox, Scribblenauts Unlimited and Assassin's Creed top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Mario Odyssey.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8

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Within the “Platformer” category, the closest game to Super Mario Odyssey is Roblox — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Scribblenauts Unlimited and Assassin's Creed follow close behind.

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The best platformer games like Super Mario Odyssey

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Mario Odyssey. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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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Roblox

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Roblox
Closest overall match
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2006Dev Roblox CorporationOn PS4 · Android · PC

What carries over from Super Mario Odyssey is exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

It predates Super Mario Odyssey by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Scribblenauts Unlimited

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Scribblenauts Unlimited
Closest on setting
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

What brings it close to Super Mario Odyssey is a sandbox world, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, setting and world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: 2D presentation.

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Assassin's Creed

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Assassin's Creed
Closest on visuals
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2007Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

Same family as Super Mario Odyssey: a sandbox world, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings loot and gear systems, and historical setting.

It predates Super Mario Odyssey by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals100Progression50Game mode47Setting35
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Grow Home

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

If Super Mario Odyssey worked for you because of exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a sci-fi setting.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode49Setting0
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LEGO The Lord of the Rings

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LEGO The Lord of the Rings
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCo-opOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2012Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

It comes from the same genre as Super Mario Odyssey and shares 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 progression and world: this one brings loot and gear systems, and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode64World63Progression52
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Yooka-Laylee

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Yooka-Laylee
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCo-opOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev Playtonic · Team17On PS4 · Linux · PC

What brings it close to Super Mario Odyssey is open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, setting and progression. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and world — its own ground is offline play.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Visuals100World63Game mode58
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A Hat in Time

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A Hat in Time
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCo-opOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Super Mario Odyssey: 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 world and game mode: this one brings offline play and a first-person view.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Visuals64Game mode59World54
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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCo-opOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2010Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

If Super Mario Odyssey worked for you because of open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in world and game mode — its own ground is offline play.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Visuals100Game mode57World53
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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCo-opOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2011Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

What brings it close to Super Mario Odyssey is open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, setting and progression. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on world and game mode: this one brings offline play.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Visuals100Game mode57World53
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Peak

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Peak
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCo-opOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2025Dev Landfall GamesOn PC

Shelved next to Super Mario Odyssey for good reason: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on world and visuals: this one brings procedural generation and multiplayer gameplay.

Released 8 years after Super Mario Odyssey.

Genre100Progression68Game mode67Visuals62World45
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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

What brings it close to Super Mario Odyssey is open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, setting and progression. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and world: this one brings puzzle design and strong narrative focus.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Visuals100World63Game mode48
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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

It shares the essentials of what Super Mario Odyssey does: 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 game mode and world — its own ground is deep simulation and strong narrative focus.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Visuals100World60Game mode48
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Shadow of the Colossus

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

If Super Mario Odyssey worked for you because of open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and world — its own ground is puzzle design and strong narrative focus.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Visuals100World62Game mode47
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Super Mario 64

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Super Mario 64
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

If Super Mario Odyssey worked for you because of open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and world.

It predates Super Mario Odyssey by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Visuals100World62Game mode47
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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

Shelved next to Super Mario Odyssey for good reason: open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is 3D presentation.

Released 5 years after Super Mario Odyssey.

Genre100Setting100Progression100World56Game mode46Visuals0

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