Games like Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time

A 3D platformer where players use Quantum Masks to bend reality. It features fast-paced action and character switching.

86% positive from 3,980 · 2022 · 18% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $19.99 (2022-12-20)

Action3D Platformer Platformer DifficultAdventureAction-Adventure

Six games like Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time

89% positive from 3,482 reviews202414% finish itDeck Playable

This is a challenging narrative platformer with a unique rollerblade movement system. It features a satirical story about corporate climbing, rewarding fast movement and offering collectible podcast audio.

The catchMuch of the difficulty comes from janky physics and controls rather than level design.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Difficult and Action.

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Lorn's Lure

86% positive from 2,710 reviews202427% finish itDeck Verified

First-person narrative platformer with climb-anything mechanics. It features retro 3D graphics and a dark, foreboding atmosphere.

What players likedPlayers praise its atmospheric, precision platforming and exploration, reminiscent of Mirror's Edge, NaissanceE, and classic platformers.

The catchThe calm exploration collapses into a punishing timed final chapter that ruins the game.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Difficult and Action.

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Snake Pass

80% positive from 3,323 reviews20173% finish itDeck Verified

Snake Pass is a physics-based puzzle platformer where players control a snake. Its core loop involves slithering and coiling through levels to solve environmental puzzles.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, masterful snake movement in a 3D collectathon.

The catchThe snake controls fight you constantly and slip off holds you thought were secure.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Difficult and Adventure.

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Ben and Ed

83% positive from 4,796 reviews201512% finish itDeck Unsupported

A 3D zombie platformer where you lose limbs to solve puzzles and overcome deadly obstacle courses in a grotesque game show. The feel is dark humor and challenging survival.

What players likedPlayers praise its creative, challenging platforming with interesting narrative and music, reminiscent of classic fun and engaging titles.

The catchFrequent crashes and broken ragdoll physics make much of the difficulty feel unfair.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Action and Adventure.

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Grimhook

98% positive from 4,079 reviews2023Deck Playable

Fast-paced first-person action-adventure with platforming and combat. Players use abilities to traverse and fight robotic enemies in a hand-painted, somber world.

What players likedPlayers praise its smooth grappling hook movement, parkour, and engaging combat, feeling like a promising demo for a full game.

The catchRuns badly for its simple visuals, with poor optimisation and creeping input lag.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Platformer and Action-Adventure.

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The Plucky Squire

85% positive from 4,006 reviews202430% finish itDeck Verified

2D/3D action-adventure with a signature mechanic of jumping between worlds. It features puzzle-solving and mini-challenges in a storybook setting.

What players likedPlayers praise its creative 2D/3D world-shifting mechanics and beautiful art, often comparing it to a relaxing, accessible Zelda-like adventure.

The catchConstant dialogue and hints interrupt play and spoon feed nearly every puzzle solution.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Action-Adventure and Adventure.

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More about Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time

What players liked

Players praise "Crash Bandicoot 4" as a faithful, challenging, and fun return to the classic formula, reminiscent of the original trilogy.

The catch

Completionist challenges are punishingly difficult

Reviews: 86% positive from 3,980
Released: 2022
Finish it: 18% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $19.99 (2022-12-20)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 86% positive, but with 3,980 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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