Games like Spark the Electric Jester 3

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

96% positive from 1,917 · 2022 · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $9.99 (2025-01-25)

3D Platformer3DActionPlatformer Hack and SlashThird Person

Six games like Spark the Electric Jester 3

Penny’s Big Breakaway

80% positive from 1,279 reviews202417% finish itDeck Verified

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

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

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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, 3D and Action.

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Last Train Outta Wormtown

96% positive from 1,452 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 3D Platformer, 3D and Platformer.

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Blue Fire

81% positive from 3,066 reviews202116% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 3D metroidvania platformer focused on fast-paced combat and precision movement. Players explore a fallen kingdom, overcome platforming challenges, and upgrade their abilities.

What players likedPlayers praise Blue Fire as a fun and challenging 3D platformer, often compared to a Soulslike with enjoyable movement.

The catchThe combat is shallow and unsatisfying, mostly mashing attack on trivial enemies.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Hack and Slash and Action.

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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 Action.

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More about Spark the Electric Jester 3

What players liked

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

The catch

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

Reviews: 96% positive from 1,917
Released: 2022
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $9.99 (2025-01-25)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 1,917 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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