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Games like Super Mario Bros. 3

Games like Super Mario Bros. 3

Games like Super Mario Bros. 3

Looking for games like Super Mario Bros. 3? Here are top arcade action adventure recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Kirby Triple Deluxe, Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy or Shovel Knight.

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  1. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    94% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 18 reviews

    A side-scrolling installment in the beloved Kirby series, Kirby: Triple Deluxe uses the 3D features of the Nintendo 3DS to allow Kirby to move not only from left to right, but also from the foreground to the background. Kirby also gets an “inhale everything” ability that can be used in specific parts of each stage to help him clear anything blocking his path. As always, Kirby has the power to inha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kirby Triple Deluxe.

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  2. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    92% User Score Based on 1,111 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 16 reviews

    Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy will take Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight on their most action-packed journey yet! With their reputations tarnished, loved ones in danger, and their own magical powers at stake, the Heroes of Trine must reunite to push back a fearsome Clockwork army and bring peace and justice to the land! Traverse breathtaking 2.5D landscapes in Tri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy.

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  3. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 19,114 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 9 reviews

    Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shovel Knight.

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  4. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 250 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    The Smurftastic Edition contains: - The main game - 3 lithographs (10x15cm) - A Papa Smurf keychain (5cm) - Sticker sheets (11x8,5cm) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Smurfs Mission Vileaf.

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  5. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 4,499 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 56 reviews

    In this Action RPG spin-off, the fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse Strife is called upon to save humankind from certain destruction at the hands of Lucifer. True to its roots, Darksiders Genesis will feature intense combat, exploration, puzzle-solving, epic boss battles and serpent holes from heaven to hell. The game marks the first, full-scale Darksiders adventure played from the top-down perspec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darksiders Genesis.

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  6. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Team up with a friend or go it alone into a sugar-high adventure! Bake your dessert masterpiece and collect new bakers as you rise through a high-stakes bake-off full of cheaters. Fend off their decadent lackeys and against all odds, come out on top in a worldwide baking frenzy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Claire a la Mode.

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  7. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    99% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    Paper Animal Adventure is a cute roguelike game where you can explore a colorful world, fight scary enemies, and relax with your friends at the campfire! Will you be the one to seal the timelines and find the missing king? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Animal Adventure.

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  9. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,195 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans in this follow up to Super Bernie World. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitsune Tails.

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  10. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 764 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 14 reviews

    Race across open oceans and uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets. Expressively platform your way across dozens of locales, upgrading your gear and modifying your move-set every step of the way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Tides.

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  11. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    97% User Score Based on 69 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    This edition includes: The game "The Smurfs: Dreams" The "Thief Costume" skin The game's digital artbook The game’s digital OST If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Smurfs Dreams.

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  12. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 1,814 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 8 reviews

    Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Momodora: Moonlit Farewell.

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  13. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    57% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano is a third installment of the epic Kao the Kangaroo 3D platformer series where the player takes control of a brave Kao, who embarks on a journey to save his homeland from an erupting volcano. Help him succeed!Join the feisty marsupial as he bounces his way through challenging and interesting missions, whilst interacting with the inhabitants of this unique g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano (2005 re-release).

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  14. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 748 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 15 reviews

    Sublevel Zero - Redux is a first-person roguelike six-degree-of-freedom shooter set in a universe where reality is falling apart. Take control of a lone gunship pilot whose mission is to loot and craft ancient technology. Descend into a vast underground facility, fighting through procedurally generated zero gravity environments to recover the technology you and your clan need to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sublevel Zero Redux.

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  15. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 738 reviews

    Toki Tori 2 is a puzzle adventure game in which you explore a lush forest island inhabited by strange creatures. Whistle and stomp to influence their behavior, and solve the puzzles. But what's up with that black goo? It's threatening your home world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toki Tori 2.

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  16. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    60% User Score Based on 3,960 reviews
    Critic Score 52%Based on 5 reviews

    When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late! This is the first out of the three titles of Sega and Nintendo's exclusive collaboration, the others being Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games and Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric/Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic Lost World.

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  17. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 664 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 15 reviews

    There was once a primitive form of entertainment software that ruled the world: 2D games.In one of infinite dimensions, the world of Gamindustri exists...a world where 2D games reign supreme.An organization fiercely devoted to these games rules over this vibrant world.They are known as Bombyx Mori and their devotion comes with a heavy price.Citizens of Gamindustri are forced to offer 2D games to B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Neptunia RPG.

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  18. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    76% User Score Based on 955 reviews

    The HD remaster of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate for the 3DS. This version has better graphics, a higher framerate, lip syncing for cutscenes, adds a boss rush mode, changes the hardcore mode and removes quick-time events for boss finishers, If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate HD.

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  19. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,141 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 5 reviews

    Take control of Lara and her new partner Totec, a Mayan tribesman, and uncover the ancient artifact known as the "Mirror of Smoke" in this all new action adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light.

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  20. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 4,310 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 5 reviews

    Bubble Dreamer, Rayman, his best friend Globox, and some Teensy friends are chilling out at the Bubble Dreamer's resting grounds, the Snoring Tree. However, their snoring disturbs an old granny from the Land of the Livid Dead, who retaliates by sending an evil army of horrendous creatures and the Darktoons across the world, capturing the Electoons that inhabit the world, imprisoning Betilla the Ny… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rayman Origins.

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  21. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 838 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 14 reviews

    Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shovel Knight.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    King’n Knight is an arcade platform game that takes place in a medival fantasy world. Play solo or coop in this game inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins and Megaman. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King'n Knight.

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  23. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    100% User Score Based on 9 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Sentence has been passed on the dark carrot, so hop down the rabbit hole and hold on tight. Intangible terrain and ceaseless bouncing put a dynamic spin on precision platforming as you explore nightmare worlds to rescue friends and hurtle through challenges faster than you ever thought possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotund Rebound.

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  24. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 3,715 reviews
    Critic Score 96%Based on 2 reviews

    Buy Shadow Warrior 3 on PlayStation Store and bring a katana to a gunfight with a seamless blend of fast-paced gunplay and razor-sharp melee combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Warrior 3.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    If you like Super Mario World or Donkey Kong Country, you may also like this game, because the main design is inspired by them. - Control is unique, which means it will give you a whole new gaming experience (you might find it hard to play at first, but don't worry, you'll get used to it!) *You can use keyboard (W/S button as replacement for mouse click) - 100+ stages. Almost every stage has uniq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miracle Fly.

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  26. 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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  27. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 3,680 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 37 reviews

    Rise Above a World of Desolation The latest entry in the hugely popular God Eater action series is here! Fight in Style with Brand-new God Arcs! Expand your close-combat armory with the dual-wield God Arc “Biting Edge” and the two-handed moon axe ""Heavy Moon"", or fight from afar with the new ""Ray Gun"" God Arc! New Abilities for Exhilarating Battles! Ground, Air, and Step attacks evolve into po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GOD EATER 3.

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  28. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 6,904 reviews

    Hold on to what you strive for! In a world torn by war between two powerful nations fighting for rule and supremacy, accept the burden of the Sheperd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim. Together with Lailah, the Lady of the Lake who guards the Sacred Blade, and his best friend Mikleo, the cast will discover soon enough a powerful for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Zestiria.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 1,607 reviews

    I Wanna Maker is a precision platformer with a robust level editor and online level sharing, based on I Wanna Be The Guy fangames. Create complex levels using a wide variety of objects, a powerful events system, and customizable visuals. Browse levels online, traverse a hand-crafted campaign, take on challenge modes, and more! Level Editor Features Intuitive but powerful level editor with 70+ ob… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Wanna Maker.

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  30. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    77% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Tackle 16 levels in the solo quest for the Mega Coins in this manic 2D platformer from Big Pixel Studios and Adult Swim Games. Or invite your friends over to rob them of victory -- and their coins -- in four different local multiplayer modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mega Coin Squad.

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  31. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 5,340 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Experience the most complete Trine ever created! The Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D with Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince! The three heroes of the best-selling adventure series are back, sent on a quest to retrieve the troubled young Prince Selius. Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight, and Zoya the Thief are joined together once again on a thrilling quest through fantastical fairytale… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince.

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  32. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    94% User Score Based on 440 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    The Crystal Gems are back for the third game in the Light Trilogy! When two powerful Gem rulers threaten the newfound peace of Era 3, Steven and his friends must embark on a new RPG quest to stop them! It’s time to Unleash the Light! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steven Universe Unleash the Light.

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  34. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    90% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

    New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a side-scrolling 2.5D action-adventure platform game for the Nintendo 3DS. As the direct sequel to New Super Mario Bros., it is an indirect follow-up to New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The game's main focus is on coins, with the primary goal being to collect one million. To reach the goal, the game includes many new items to aid the player, such as the Gold Flower, which turn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Super Mario Bros. 2.

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  35. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Magical Blush is a top-down action-adventure where fast-paced elemental combat meets Metroidvania-style exploration. Chain spell combos, exploit elemental weaknesses, rescue survivors, and team up in local co-op as you battle the powerful Elemental Lords and explore the wondrous world of Wyn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Blush.

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  36. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 3,439 reviews

    Ready, Set, Rumble! Join Sonic in this intense arcade royale game set in Dr. Eggman's diabolical Toy World. Collect legendary skins, all-new emotes, and build skills as you progress through this action-packed game! Mayhem is best with friends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic Rumble.

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  37. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Enter the surreal battlegrounds of Moonray, a free-to-play third-person PvP battle arena set in a breathtaking science fantasy world. In this skill-based combat experience, you'll fight to win the favor of the gods across floating islands and impossible architecture, where only the most skilled warriors will claim victory. MASTER THE ART OF COMBATMoonray's combat system rewards skill, strategy, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonray: Battle Lands.

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  41. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Smoothcade is a cute “clear the screen” modern-arcade game that features co-op gameplay for up to four players. Recover the missing golden blend through 100 platform-jumping, puzzle-solving levels in story mode - consisting of handcrafted levels and a ton of fruity critters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smoothcade.

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  44. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 105 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Space Elite Force II is a classic side scrolling gaming experience with many enemies, explosions and upgrades for your ship. Have fun defeating bosses, upgrading your ship and blowing up enemies, alone or with a friend in local co-op mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Elite Force 2.

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  46. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 459 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 22 reviews

    Journey into a fantastical world on a quest for revenge in DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince.Psaro is cursed and is unable to harm anything with monster blood. Now, he must become a Monster Wrangler to create an army for battle.The hunt for high-ranked monsters takes Psaro through the ever-changing seasons of Nadiria and its unique environments, with rivers of bubbling lava, mysterious ancien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince.

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  47. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 268 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 4 reviews

    A 3D action game starring taiko drum-wielding tanuki boy Bakeru, who assumes the form of a human, going on a journey to save Japan from the clutches of a festival army led by the notorious Oracle Saitaro. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BAKERU.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Abathor is a 2D arcade action platformer for up to 4 players. You are the last hope in defense of Atlantis, you’ll face hordes of enemies and countless challenges. Enjoy its pixel art and epic music. A cooperative and competitive game to achieve glory or death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abathor.

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  49. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    62% User Score Based on 480 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

    The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it. In order to defeat the empire you will have to prove yourself as a warrior by riding terrifying mounts, acquiring earth shattering skills and looting powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Grab your friends … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Citadel.

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  50. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 7,736 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 13 reviews

    Experience the adventure once again with characters and pre-rendered movies featured in high definition, as well as a new booster system with a selection of various modes such as "high speed" or "no encounters"! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FINAL FANTASY IX.

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