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Games like Super Paper Mario

2007USK 0

A funny hybrid of 2D platformer and light RPG where Mario flips into a third dimension to solve puzzles and uncover hidden paths. The paper-craft look, sharp humor and charming characters set it apart.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Companions and relationships
  • Lots of humour
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

In short: Games like Super Paper Mario

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Super Paper Mario special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

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Best match

The Plucky Squire

91 %Match

2024USK 6PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified84 % positive29.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Super Paper Mario: jumping and platforming, plenty of humour as well as a distinctive art style.

A charming adventure where a storybook hero leaps off the page into the 3D world of a child's desk. Switching between 2D and 3D drives inventive puzzles, playful humor and frequent changes of genre.

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Psychonauts

Jumping and platforming

A quirky 3D platformer where a young psychic dives into the minds of eccentric characters, each one a wildly inventive level. Sharp humor, distinctive art and surprisingly heartfelt themes about mental struggles make it a cult classic.

Wandersong

Strong soundtrack

You play an endlessly optimistic bard who sings your way through a colorful papercraft world, using a note-wheel to solve puzzles and befriend people while trying to save the world. Warm, funny and moving, with lovable characters and a great musical core.

Puppeteer

Jumping and platforming

A 2.5D platformer staged like a theatre play: as the headless puppet boy Kutaro you snip your way through whimsical, handcrafted-looking sets with a magical pair of scissors. A witty narrator, inventive level ideas and a fairy-tale story give it its charm.

Psychonauts 2

Jumping and platforming

An inventive 3D platformer where young psychic agent Raz dives into other characters' minds. Each mental world is a wildly imaginative level that tackles anxieties and trauma with plenty of humor and heart.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Jumping and platforming

A charming 2.5D platformer where half-genie Shantae uses her hair whip and dance transformations to move through hand-animated stages. Lots of humor, bright cartoon visuals and ability-gated exploration define the experience.

Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil

Strong soundtrack

A charming 2.5D platformer where Klonoa grabs enemies with his wind ring and uses them as projectiles or extra jumps. Whimsical levels, inventive boss fights and a touching story make this a standout PlayStation adventure.

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