close to finishing Super Mario Odyssey and was wondering which games are similar

Submitted ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨ModernRisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com⁩ to ⁨gaming@beehaw.org⁩

I’m close to finishing Super Mario Odyssey and was wondering which games are similar to it. Fun to play and no heavy story.

I have played or are currently also busy with;

Mario Kart 8 (playing but finished everything).
Super Mario Wonder (finished).
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe (finished).
Mario & Luigi brothership (did not like).
Super Mario 3D World (Playing on/off).
Breath Of The Wild (Playing).

I understand there’s also Tears of Kingdom but don’t want to play that one just yet. Might gift Switch 2 to a family member and I have heard it is now possible to have more than one save?

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andrewrgross@slrpnk.net ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I think the most natural candidates would be Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2.

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- ModernRisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Will look into Super Mario Galaxy!
  
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Dunstabzugshaubitze@feddit.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
what about the other hat based platformer: “a hat in time” ? lots of fun.

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- TemPotato@piefed.blahaj.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  Seconding A Hat in Time. Great game.
  
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- ModernRisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Will check that one!
  
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tyler@programming.dev ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I’ve heard that new Donkey Kong game is just Donkey Kong Mario Odyssey essentially.

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- brsrklf@jlai.lu ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  In its general structure, yeah, it’s close. It definitely scratches the same itch for me.
  
  On a more basic gameplay level, it’s a bit peculiar because it’s almost not a platform game in the traditional sense. There is very little jumping and a lot of climbing, digging and throwing stuff. But it’s fun, and there are cool moves to pull off in this one too.
  
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- ModernRisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  The new Donkey Kong is only on Switch 2.
  
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  - tyler@programming.dev ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Yeah haha that’s why I said “I’ve heard” 😂
    
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_NetNomad@fedia.io ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
if it's the switch version of 3D World you're emulating, have you tried Bowser's Fury mode? imo 3D World is neat but Bowser's Fury is absolutely phenomenal

Penny's Big Breakaway is on Steam and it has movement options very similar to Oddessy paired with Sonic-style rolling gameplay. I think the bosses are a noticable weak point but the levels are fantastic. if you like the momentum stuff, Spark the Electric Jester 2 (cutscenes but you can skip 'em) and 3 and Rollin' Rascal (early access) are excellent as well

+1 for Kirby and the Forgotten World, magnificent game. if you feel particularly brave, the much maligned Balan Wonderworld is similar but with an emphasis on revisiting old levels with new powers ala LEGO Star Wars. i enjoyed it but most people did not so maybe save this one for a steep sale and a rainy day

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- _NetNomad@fedia.io ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  oh, and Mika and the Witcj's Mountain! it looks like a flying game but your flying is just double jumps boosted by gusts of winds- it's secretly a platformer and a very fun one. this is another with a lot of dialogue though
  
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Elkenders@feddit.uk ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Odyssey is up there as one of my fav experiences of all time. Possibly Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Galaxy scratched the itch like someone else suggested. For some reason I couldn’t get into 2 but I know it’s considered as better. Quite different but Celeste controls so well it kind of feels similar in that way.

I’m going to go through some of the replies too. Lovelovelove Odyssey.

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apotheotic@beehaw.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Pseudoregalia has the same endless space for skill expression in the movement - the platforming is deeply satisfying and scratched a very similar itch for me!

As others mentioned, A Hat In Time is delightful and has similar room for skill expression

Celeste is 2d but the single best platforming game I have ever played. Its movement system is so, so satisfying and deep

You might enjoy Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart - its a ton of fun, but a slight sideways shift in genre

I also found Cavern of Dreams pretty delightful as a cute 3d mascot platformer

I would be failing you if I didn’t mention A Short Hike - it’s short, as its name suggests, but it is an absolute blast

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AceFuzzLord@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
The second I saw someone mention A Hat In Time my mind sprung to thinking Yooka-Laylee as a viable option. It’s made by a studio founded by ex-RAR employees, IIRC, and has been a game I’ve played on and off but find a lot of fun. Especially from an exploration standpoint.

Game is basically running through a giant hub, going from level to level, collecting magic book pages, all in order to get back a book that was stolen from one of the main characters. Levels are pretty big too, with expansions as well. Has a Banjo Kazooie vibe, from what I know about that franchise.

There’s also a switch port, assuming you don’t feel like spending $19.99 on Steam for the original ( 7.48GB space required ) or $29.99 for the remaster ( 25.96GB space required )

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- bilb@lemmy.ml ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  Yooka Replaylee (the enhanced remake) is a lot more like Odyssey is you ask me. More expensive, of course. I really liked it after trying, and quitting the original.
  
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- apotheotic@beehaw.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I didnt “get” yooka laylee. I played like 1 or 2 hours and I was just deeply bored compared to something like a hat in time or odyssey - is it just a slow starter?
  
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  - AceFuzzLord@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    I think it is more of a slower game in general. I’ve only been to maybe 3-4 levels and it definitely isn’t as fast paced as games like odyssey. Doesn’t help that there’s usually a quiz about the previous level in between being able to access each new area in the hub world after the first level.
    
    Cannot say whether the remaster makes the gameplay any faster or not considering I’m still trying to beat the original.
    
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shlang@piefed.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Astro Bot on PS5 and Sackboy for PC and PS5

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onlooker@lemmy.ml ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
You might like Penny’s Big Breakaway.

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popcar2@piefed.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Seconding A Hat in Time. It’s probably the closest platformer to Mario Odyssey that isn’t Mario. The last DLC (Nyakuza Metro) is especially worth your time.

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