In the same spirit

Games like Super Mario Bros. 3: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Super Mario Bros. 3 (18)

Super Mario Bros. Adventure by Nintendo R&D4 (1985) · ≈ 12h ★ 4.18 Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Adventure by Nintendo R&D4 (1986) · ≈ 2h ★ 3.71 Zelda II: The Adventure of Link RPG by Nintendo R&D4 (1987) · ≈ 13h ★ 3.27 Astral Ascent Adventure by Hibernian Workshop (2023) · ≈ 23h Critics 92/100★ 4.55 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove Adventure by Yacht Club Games (2014) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 91★ 4.32 Nikoderiko: The Magical World Adventure by VEA Games (2024) Critics 85/100★ 4.25 Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Adventure by Now Production (2025) ★ 3.82 The Great Circus Mystery Starring Mickey & Minnie Adventure by Capcom (1994) ★ 3.63 Nights: Journey of Dreams Adventure by Sega Studio USA (2007) Critics 73/100★ 3.55 Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Adventure by Black Forest Games (2012) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 77★ 3.05 Karnov Shooter by Data East (1987) ★ 3.11 Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo Adventure by Media.Vision (2009) · ≈ 7h Critics 62/100★ 3.04 Source of Madness RPG by Carry Castle (2022) · ≈ 15h ★ 3 Monster Tale Adventure by DreamRift (2011) Critics 89/100★ 4.27 Sonic Robo Blast 2 Adventure by Sonic Team Junior (2006) ★ 4.29 Banana Prince Adventure by KID (1991) ★ 4.28 Mega Man ZX Advent Shooter by Inti Creates (2007) ★ 4.22 Cave Story 3D Adventure by Nicalis, Inc. (2011) Critics 83/100★ 4.3