Games like Yoku's Island Express

96% positive from 1,833 reviewsReleased 201812% finish itSteam Deck Verified$19.99 $1.99 -90%

What it is

This is an open-world pinball platformer with a relaxed, exploration-focused feel. Players use pinball mechanics to navigate a hand-painted island and help its inhabitants.

What players liked

Players praise its unique pinball-metroidvania blend, comparing it to Sonic Spinball, with an adorable art style and fresh music.

The catch

Backtracking through the same pinball sections turns traversal into a tedious slog.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 1,833 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Yoku's Island Express

Rollers of the Realm

89% positive from 709 reviews201411% finish itDeck Playable

This is a fantasy RPG pinball game where players control unique characters as balls to battle enemies and solve physics puzzles. It features a story-driven campaign with character progression and combat.

Both are tagged Pinball, Adventure and Indie.

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Kabounce

91% positive from 2,556 reviews201838% finish itDeck Verified

Kabounce is a fast-paced, multiplayer pinball sports game where players control the ball. It features arcade-style competition with combo scoring and player elimination, alongside offline time-attack challenges.

The catchOnline is dead, so matches fill with bots unless friends join you in splitscreen.

Both are tagged Pinball and Indie.

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Castle of Illusion

90% positive from 4,359 reviews201310% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D platformer where players control Mickey Mouse to rescue Minnie. The core loop involves platforming, combat, and exploration across magical worlds.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming, solid platformer for its impressive remake, beautiful graphics, and nostalgic appeal, making it great for families.

The catchIt often refuses to launch on modern Windows, crashing or stalling on a white screen.

Both are tagged Family Friendly, Platformer and Singleplayer.

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Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

94% positive from 1,625 reviews202421% finish itDeck Verified

3D platformer where players use paint and thinner to alter environments and influence the story. It features classic Disney characters and reimagined levels with improved controls and movement.

What players likedPlayers praise this collectathon platformer with light immersive sim elements and moral choices for its beautiful art style and Disney history references.

The catchAreas and collectibles lock away permanently with no warning and no manual save.

Both are tagged Family Friendly, Singleplayer and Adventure.

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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake

92% positive from 4,846 reviews20236% finish itDeck Verified

A 3D platformer where SpongeBob uses cosmic costumes to navigate wish worlds, featuring platforming skills and character interactions. It offers a lighthearted, nostalgic adventure with familiar characters and music.

What players likedPlayers compare it to Battle for Bikini Bottom, praising its fun platforming, varied levels, and authentic SpongeBob humor.

The catchLevels are linear and near identical, so the platforming and combat turn repetitive fast.

Both are tagged Family Friendly, Platformer and Singleplayer.

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Supraland

95% positive from 4,895 reviews201927% finish itDeck Unsupported

First-person Metroidvania puzzle game. Explore a sandbox world, discover versatile abilities, and solve creative, unique puzzles.

What players likedPlayers praise Supraland as a metroidvania and puzzle platformer with rewarding exploration, clever puzzles, and charming humor.

The catchCombat is shallow and respawning enemies constantly interrupt puzzling and exploring.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Singleplayer and Adventure.

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