Games like Grow Up

A 3D exploration and platformer where you collect spaceship parts by bouncing, gliding, and growing plants. It's a whimsical adventure focused on traversal and environmental interaction.

92% positive from 1,921 · 2016 · 11% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $9.99 $1.99 -80% · Lowest ever $2.05 (2019-08-19)

AdventureOpen WorldCasualExploration 3D PlatformerSingleplayer

Six games like Grow Up

Grow Home

92% positive from 5,590 reviews201535% finish itDeck Verified

A 3D climbing and exploration game where you grow a giant plant to reach new heights. Its core loop involves using procedural climbing mechanics to navigate a vibrant alien world.

What players likedPlayers compare it to "PEAK," "Human Fall Flat," and "BOTW's" climbing, praising its exploration, physics, art style, and rewarding plant growth.

The catchClimbing controls are janky, so one slip drops you back down a long, slow climb.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Open World and Exploration.

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Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom

97% positive from 1,627 reviews2024Deck Verified

A trippy arcade platformer where players use flips and dashes without a jump button to collect items in retro levels. It features a narrative puzzle with quirky characters on Granny's Island.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming N64-style collectathon platformer for its unique dash mechanic, tight controls, and excellent level design, reminiscent of Mario Sunshine or Crazy Taxi.

The catchThe jump is finicky and inconsistent, which ruins the frequent precision platforming.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Exploration and Singleplayer.

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Postmouse

90% positive from 1,597 reviews2023Deck Unsupported

This is a third-person puzzle platformer where players deliver mail through a ruined mansion. The core loop involves exploration, environmental puzzles, and interacting with animal characters.

What players likedPlayers praise "Postmouse" as a charming, cute, and visually stunning 3D platformer with exploration and heartfelt themes.

The catchThe movement is slippery and imprecise, so short drops and edges kill constantly.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Exploration and Singleplayer.

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Here Comes Niko!

92% positive from 1,465 reviews2021Deck Playable

Cozy 3D platformer where players explore islands, make friends, and complete tasks. The core loop involves helping quirky animal characters to earn coins and progress.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming collectathon gameplay, cute art style, and cozy vibes, often comparing its movement to A Hat in Time.

The catchBugs are everywhere: objects fail to load and collisions fling you across the map.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Exploration and Singleplayer.

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Cavern of Dreams

93% positive from 1,507 reviews2023Deck Playable

A surreal N64-style 3D platformer where you collect items to gain abilities and solve puzzles to rescue siblings. It's a non-violent exploration and platforming adventure.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming N64-esque collectathon platformer for its whimsical world, good level design, and engaging gameplay, reminiscent of Spyro and Banjo-Kazooie.

The catchlater puzzles become unclear with little guidance

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Exploration and Casual.

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Toree 2

97% positive from 1,019 reviews2021Deck Verified

A fast-paced 3D platformer with flow-focused levels and a low-poly aesthetic. It features unique level elements and secret characters, concluding an ice cream story arc.

What players likedPlayers praise its tight controls and PS1-esque graphics, seeing it as a potential "3D Platformer Maker."

The catchMovement feels sluggish and floaty despite the game being sold on fast platforming.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Exploration and Casual.

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More about Grow Up

What players liked

Players praise its relaxing exploration and physics, comparing it to games like Astroneer and its predecessor, Home.

The catch

The controls stay floaty and the physics jank makes precise movement a constant fight.

Reviews: 92% positive from 1,921
Released: 2016
Finish it: 11% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $9.99 $1.99 -80% · Lowest ever $2.05 (2019-08-19)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 1,921 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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