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Games like Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Games like Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Games like Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Looking for games like Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest? Here are top action recommendations with a fantasy and comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Rare Replay or Yooka-Laylee.

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  1. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    91% User Score Based on 70 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 45 reviews

    Help Donkey Kong and his friends save their home and banana hoard from marauding Vikings in the Donkey Kong Country™: Tropical Freeze game from Retro Studios. All the challenging ground-pounding, barrel-blasting, side-scrolling mine cart action from the Donkey Kong Country series is back along with a bushel of new game play elements and features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.

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  2. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    93% User Score Based on 158 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 35 reviews

    To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Rare brings together the adventures of its iconic characters in a collection that spans the decades. From its earliest 2D classics to Xbox 360 triumphs, Rare Replay delivers a gaming treasure trove for veteran players and newcomers alike. As you brawl with the Battletoads, grab Jiggies in Banjo-Kazooie and fight the future in Perfect Dark, you’ll uncover bonus c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rare Replay.

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  3. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 3,871 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 50 reviews

    Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet (and beat) an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of shiny collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka (the green one) and Laylee (the wisecracking bat with the big nose) embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B and his devious scheme to absorb all the world’s books… and convert them into pure profit! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yooka-Laylee.

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  4. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 964 reviews

    Yooka and Laylee are back for a brand new adventure! Get ready for the ultimate challenge - the Impossible Lair! Capital B has created a Hivemind device and used it to enslave the toughest bees in the Royal Stingdom - the Royal Beettalion Guard! Liberate them from chapters filled with only the tastiest 2D platforming trimmings, and take on a 3D overworld that contains a wealth of puzzles, secret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair.

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  5. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    63% User Score Based on 34 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 9 reviews

    Embark on an exciting new adventure with the Skylanders and the SWAP Force. For generations, the SWAP Force protected the volcano that replenishes Skylands’ magic. That is until an epic battle caught them in an eruption that blasted them apart, sent them to Earth and gave them the ability to swap powers. Only you can mix and match their tops and bottoms, put them on the new Portal of Power and sav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skylanders Swap Force.

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  6. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    Adventure calls in Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut, our love letter to platformers! Run, jump, and ride with Niko and Luna through colorful levels full of danger, treasures, and super-sized bosses. Play on your own or together with a friend in couch co-op—also, play anywhere with your Steam Deck! Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director’s Cut features all-new levels, more treasures,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut.

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  8. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    45% User Score Based on 92 reviews

    Wing of Misadventure is the definitive Massive Multiplayer Online RPG experience created on RPG Maker, featuring a unique art style, carefully crafted loot system and fast paced combat style, making it the perfect match for hardcore and casual gamers alike! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wing of Misadventure.

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  9. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 3,644 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome, bold adventurer! Card Hunter is an online collectible card game which blends together card play, deck building, tactical combat and fantasy role-playing in a way you've never seen before. Grab your cards, miniatures, dice and snacks, then journey to a new world of adventure on the tabletop of your Game Master, Gary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Hunter.

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  10. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 676 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Macbat 64 is a 3D Platformer and 4:3 loveletter to the late 90s. Besides that, it is also the successor to Kiwi 64. #platformer If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Macbat 64.

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  11. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    94% User Score Based on 376 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    Marsupilami: Hoobadventure - Tropical Edition includes: - Base Game - 2 Sticker Sheets - 1 Double-sided Door Hanger If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marsupilami: Hoobadventure.

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  12. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 3,056 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 4 reviews

    Run an adventurers shop – a serious business in a fantasy environment. Stock your store with dangerous weapons, fancy hats, sturdy armour and magical potions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoppe Keep.

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  13. 99 Fails is an impossibly difficult platformer set in Zeebo's surreal nightmare with bizarre monsters, set to music by legendary David Wise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 99 Fails.

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  14. Action-packed PS5 exclusive optional local co-op game featuring dramatic cinematics, intense action, and lush levels. Two players work together to control Haptic, an adventurous rocket powered robot, and a sidekick named Feedback, a curious robot on a roll that joins Haptic on a mission to save the MVP’s (Most Valuable Programs)! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astrolander.

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  15. 86%Game Brain Score
    86% User Score Based on 597 reviews

    Donkey Kong Country is a side scrolling platformer by British developers Rare in 1994. It featured revolutionary pre-rendered 3D graphics that give the game a very unique look compared to most other games on consoles at the time. The two playable characters featured in the game are the titular character, Donkey Kong and his nephew, Diddy Kong. Together the two swing, climb, jump, swim, cartwheel, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Donkey Kong Country.

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  16. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    His forest was destroyed by corporate greed, now it's Dumpster Bear's turn for vengeance. A thrilling new chapter in the Dumpster Bear Saga is upon us! The long awaited sequel to the cult classic, Epic Dumpster Bear 2 is an action packed platformer where you play as a dumpster bear seeking revenge for the destruction of his forest. Containing 6 worlds of expertly designed levels, gripping cinema… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Dumpster Bear 2: He Who Bears Wins.

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  17. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    Explore UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End game for PS4 - see game features, news, videos, screenshots, and how to buy UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End at PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncharted 4: A Thief's End.

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  19. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    The sun sets on Wen, hopefully it's not the last time. Wardens of Wen is a top-down wave-survival pixel ARPG set in a dark medieval fantasy world. Each Warden has a unique build and ability set. Choose your Warden and survive! Depending on your starting difficulty, your starting Round might change, normally you will start at Round 1, Wave 1. Defeating each wave will reward you will experience, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wardens of Wen.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    All those who are lost deserve kindness. Help cute, ghostly bears find peace in this relaxing sequel to the beloved life-sim game where kindness rules and new crafting, building, and camping island adventures await. Attention, Spirit Scouts! Something spooky is afoot: A bus crash has left you stranded alone on a mysterious (yet delightfully cute) island. Explore the unique island, meet and befrien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit.

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  22. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,336 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 17 reviews

    A genre-bending RPG inspired by the classic Paper Mario games! When a greedy megacorp from the real world starts taking over fairytales for their cheap labor, a newly-hired storybook hero must climb the corporate ladder, rally together other disgruntled employees, and fight back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Ever After.

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  23. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Isometric card battler RPG with a touch of virtual creatures, set in a futuristic, digital world, with over-the-top villains and a very shadowy plot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anode Heart: Layer Null.

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  24. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Near the town of Dead Hawg, past the Grimwood, at the very PEAK of Mount Awful, there stands a crumbling tower of mortar and stone. Deep within this foul edifice, the blackest necromancer of modern times, Solomon Dark, sits on his horrible throne. As a near graduate of the Wizarding College, your final exam is to storm Solomon's Keep. Dispatch the dark wizard, loot his evil possessions, unbind h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solomon's Keep: Dreadful Retro Edition.

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  31. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    88% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    The Ultimate edition containing the Digital Deluxe edition and the season pass. Content Details: - The main game - Digital Deluxe Pack - The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian - Atelier Season Pass - Season pass purchase bonus: "Alchemist of Memories" Costumes for Rias and Slade If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian.

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  32. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    Ancient Kingdoms is a classic 2D RPG game meticulously crafted to evoke the nostalgia and charm of beloved RPGs from the golden era of gaming. Designed by dedicated fans for fellow enthusiasts, it offers an experience that celebrates the timeless elements of traditional role-playing games, with special attention to making the game accessible for beginner players in the genre, and entertaining and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Kingdoms.

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  33. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 5,747 reviews

    Explore game FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time for PS5,PS4 console from the official PlayStation website.Check out FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time features, news, videos, screen shots, and buy the game now from PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time.

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  34. 42%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    This exciting collection brings you 12 games in one, from developer Technos Japan known for creating the legendary River City and Double Dragon series. From arcade classics to region-exclusive titles, you’ll have plenty to explore in this collection! Get your hands on these rare games of legend! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    94% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Welcome to Stardrop! This game is a SM64/SMO-inspired 3D Collectathon Platformer. It's still in Development though, so take everything with caution, because it could (and will) be changed and improved later. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardrop.

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  38. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 130 reviews

    The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins… CHRONO TRIGGER is the timeless role-playing classic developed by the ‘Dream Team’ of DRAGON QUEST creator Yuji Horii, Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, and the creators of FINAL FANTASY. As the story unfolds, embark on a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrono Trigger.

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  40. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 23,748 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 10 reviews

    Torchlight II features randomly generated dungeons and numerous types of monsters to fight for loot. Torchlight II is an action RPG as its predecessor, but features overland areas with multiple hub towns, and a longer campaign. Players are able to customize character appearance with choice of sex, face, hair style and hair color. Additionally, several elements from the first game return, such as p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torchlight II.

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  41. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 312 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 47 reviews

    Generations ago, the realm of Alefgard was plunged into darkness by the terrible and treacherous Dragonlord, ruler of all monsters. Mankind was robbed of the power to build and forced to wander the ruins of their former home, scrounging and scavenging in the dust to survive. Now it’s up to you, a Legendary Builder chosen by the Goddess herself, to return the power of creation to the people and re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Quest Builders.

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  42. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 344 reviews

    Imagine any fantasy RPG, but with traditional aspects simplified and turned inside out. You don't need to eat food to heal - just pluck a piece of bread into a wound. No need to sort out what’s to sell to a merchant: everything you collect is simply considered as "loot" and you sell a pile of such loot by weight. There is an inventory and leveling up, but no complex skill-trees a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The RPG.

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  43. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 2,070 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    The unauthorized, kid-friendly version of the classic Stephen King thriller (or maybe not, maybe it's just a game about one-horned goatbabies) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corn Kidz 64.

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  45. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 960 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is a new interactive animated adventure, where players must help Arzette save the Kingdom of Faramore from the evil demon king, Daimur. It is a spiritual successor to a pair of infamous fantasy adventure titles, being developed by Seedy Eye Software and both funded & published by Limited Run Games.The Kingdom of Faramore is beautifully realized by Rob Dunlavey, the a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

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  46. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    *Now includes a sunny new world with six new levels! Christmas is just a few days away... and while Santa is out on a trial run in his sleigh, the evil South Pole Troll and his army of Penguins invade the North Pole! On the way back to his workshop, Santa is blasted out of the sky by one of his very own North Pole defense cannons. Now he must find his way back home, defeat the Troll, and save Chr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Santa.

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  47. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 161,539 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 8 reviews

    Includes: Valiant Corsair Oreo Ship Set Unlock the delicious Valiant Corsair Pack! Unlocking the pack will award you black and white Valiant Corsair Sails, Hull, and Flag! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea of Thieves.

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  48. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 18,438 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 14 reviews

    Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Bullets, magic, and broadswords collide across this chaotic fantasy world brought to life by the unpredictable Tiny Tina. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.

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  50. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 7,911 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

    Venture into a wide-open world where the most powerful tool is your imagination. Help Maxwell solve robust puzzles in seamless, free-roaming levels by summoning any object you can think of. Create your own original objects, assign unique properties, and share them with friends online using Steam Workshop – to be used in game or further modified as you like! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scribblenauts Unlimited.

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