Games like Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom

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.

97% positive from 1,627 · 2024 · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $5.26 (2026-04-08)

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Six games like Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom

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 Colorful, 3D Platformer and 3D.

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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 Colorful, 3D Platformer and 3D.

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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 Exploration.

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Sumerian Six

95% positive from 1,168 reviews202414% finish itDeck Playable

Real-time tactical stealth adventure with unique character ability chaining. Fight occult Nazis with super science and ancient artifacts.

What players likedPlayers praise "Sumerian Six" as a worthy successor to Mimimi Games' stealth tactics titles like "Shadow Tactics" and "Desperados III," offering enjoyable gameplay and diverse characters.

The catchFrequent crashes and bugs interrupt missions and force restarts mid level.

Both are tagged Colorful, 3D and Action.

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The Ranch of Rivershine

94% positive from 2,243 reviews2025Deck Playable

Horse ranch simulation game. Core loop: breed, train, and compete with horses. Feel: relaxing, management-focused.

What players likedPlayers praise this cozy horse game for its Stardew Valley/Animal Crossing vibes, realistic horse care, breeding, and engaging story.

The catchClunky, glitchy camera and controls fight you and often trigger motion sickness.

Both are tagged Colorful and 3D.

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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 Adventure.

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More about Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom

What players liked

Players 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 catch

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

Reviews: 97% positive from 1,627
Released: 2024
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $5.26 (2026-04-08)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 1,627 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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