Games like Penny’s Big Breakaway

80% positive from 1,279 reviewsReleased 202417% finish itSteam Deck Verified

What it is

This is a 3D platformer where players use a yo-yo to perform tricks and outrun enemies. It features fast-paced action and a vibrant, energetic feel.

What players liked

Players praise this charming 3D platformer's satisfying and skillful movement, fantastic level design, and excellent music, often comparing it favorably to Sonic and Mario games.

The catch

Movement is floaty and imprecise, so simple platforming becomes a fight with the controls.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 80% positive, but with 1,279 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Penny’s Big Breakaway

Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom

97% positive from 1,610 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 Colorful, 3D Platformer and 3D.

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Last Train Outta Wormtown

96% positive from 1,447 reviews2025Deck Playable

This is an asymmetrical multiplayer game where cowboys must escape a giant worm. The worm hunts players by sensing ground contact, creating a tense chase and evasion experience.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun, customizable gameplay and generous friend pass, making it a top choice for playing with many friends.

The catchBalance tilts hard toward the worm, leaving pardner players with almost no way to win.

Both are tagged Colorful, 3D Platformer and 3D.

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Spark the Electric Jester 3

96% positive from 1,910 reviews2022Deck Playable

Action-platformer with a fast-paced combat and movement system. Players explore stages, find powers, and race for speed.

What players likedPlayers praise Spark 3 as the best "Sonic" game, with stellar combat, challenging levels, and compelling replayability.

The catchThe forced combat is shallow button mashing that keeps stalling the fast platforming.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, 3D and Third Person.

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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 Colorful, 3D Platformer and Adventure.

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Wavetale

88% positive from 2,742 reviews202216% finish itDeck Playable

This is a story-driven action-adventure game where players walk on water and swing between buildings. It features exploration, combat, and character interaction in a decaying archipelago.

What players likedWavetale is a charming adventure, praised for its beautiful world, engaging story, and fantastic surfing traversal, reminiscent of Journey or Sly Cooper.

The catchCombat is one button and most of the game is repetitive travel with no challenge.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, 3D and Platformer.

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PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC

93% positive from 1,881 reviews202220% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 3D platformer where players rescue family by dodging ghosts and solving puzzles. It features unique PAC-MAN abilities like butt-bouncing and rev-rolling.

What players likedPlayers praise this 2.5D platformer for its well-made levels, good controls, and enjoyable boss fights, comparing it favorably to its sequel.

The catchLevels repeat the same easy fetch and backtrack loop until it turns boring.

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

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