Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Rayman Origins (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Rayman Origins on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Rayman Origins on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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The short version
- Closest match: Rayman Legends, which both difficult.
- Rayman Origins is tagged Platformer, 2D, Local Co-Op, Adventure, Cartoony, Great Soundtrack, Action, Colorful by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
Why players value Rayman Origins
The five things Steam players tag Rayman Origins with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Platformer
- 2D
- Local Co-Op
- Adventure
- Cartoony
| Reception | on Steam (94% of 6,195) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Rayman Legends
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 12 player tags including Platformer, Local Co-Op and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2013).
Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...
Rayman Legends at a glance Released 2013 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 90% positive of 12,323 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 12,323)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, 2D, Local Co-Op, Adventure
Why players like it: Platformer, Adventure, Local Co-Op, Action, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Rayman Origins:PlatformerLocal Co-OpGreat Soundtrack2DController4 Player LocalLocal MultiplayerFunny
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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Platformer, Difficult and Cartoony.
It’s About Time - the critically-acclaimed Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It's About Time is now on Steam!
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time at a glance Released 2020 Studio Toys for Bob Player sentiment 86% positive of 4,079 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (86% of 4,079)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Adventure, Cartoony
Why players like it: Action, 3D Platformer, Platformer, Difficult, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Rayman Origins:PlatformerDifficultCartoonyComedyColorfulFamily FriendlyGreat SoundtrackFunny
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and 2D; released around the same time (2014).
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove at a glance Released 2014 Studio Yacht Club Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,898 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 16,898)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, 2D, Local Co-Op, Adventure
Why players like it: Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Retro, Great Soundtrack, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:PlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DDifficultSide ScrollerFantasyFunnyComedy
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Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Comedy; released around the same time (2012).
A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit at a glance Released 2012 Studio Arkedo Player sentiment 85% positive of 3,724 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (85% of 3,724)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, 2D, Adventure, Cartoony
Why players like it: Platformer, Action, 2D, Comedy, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:Platformer2DComedyFunnyGreat SoundtrackSide ScrollerControllerCartoony
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ibb & obb
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Local Co-Op, Platformer and 2D; released around the same time (2014).
ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.
ibb & obb at a glance Released 2014 Studio Sparpweed Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,830 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (89% of 6,830)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, 2D, Local Co-Op, Adventure
Why players like it: Co-op, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Local Co-Op, Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $11.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:Local Co-OpPlatformer2DFamily FriendlyDifficultGreat SoundtrackLocal MultiplayerController
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Platformer and Difficult.
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio Moon Studios GmbH Player sentiment 95% positive of 71,430 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 71,430)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, 2D, Adventure
Why players like it: Atmospheric, Great Soundtrack, Metroidvania, Platformer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:Great SoundtrackPlatformerDifficultFantasy2DSide ScrollerControllerFamily Friendly
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Sonic Lost World
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and Colorful; released around the same time (2013).
When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late!
Sonic Lost World at a glance Released 2013 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 62% positive of 5,595 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: (62% of 5,595)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Adventure, Cartoony
Why players like it: Adventure, Platformer, 3D Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:PlatformerGreat SoundtrackColorfulFamily FriendlyComedyControllerFunnyFantasy
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Cook, Serve, Delicious!
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Difficult, 2D and Funny; released around the same time (2013).
Hungry? Take your restaurant from a one star abomination to a five star wonder in Cook, Serve, Delicious! Plan your menu, upgrade your equipment, and master challenges with easy-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay!
Cook, Serve, Delicious! at a glance Released 2013 Studio Vertigo Gaming Inc. Player sentiment 94% positive of 5,711 Price $3.24 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (94% of 5,711)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 2 of 5 — 2D, Local Co-Op
Why players like it: Indie, Time Management, Typing, Difficult, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $3.24 — $16.75 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:Difficult2DFunnyControllerFamily FriendlyComedyLocal Co-OpLocal Multiplayer
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Cuphead
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Difficult, Platformer and Great Soundtrack.
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
Cuphead at a glance Released 2017 Studio Studio MDHR Player sentiment 96% positive of 220,388 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 220,388)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, 2D, Local Co-Op, Cartoony
Why players like it: Difficult, Cartoon, Co-op, Platformer, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:DifficultPlatformerGreat SoundtrackLocal Co-Op2DCartoonySide ScrollerColorful
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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Platformer, Difficult and Great Soundtrack.
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy at a glance Released 2018 Studio Vicarious Visions Player sentiment 92% positive of 22,128 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 22,128)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Adventure, Cartoony
Why players like it: 3D Platformer, Remake, Platformer, Classic, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:PlatformerDifficultGreat SoundtrackFunnyCartoonyColorfulControllerFamily Friendly
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Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including 2D, Fantasy and Funny; released around the same time (2014).
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense at a glance Released 2014 Studio Ironhide Game Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 17,136 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (97% of 17,136)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 3 of 5 — 2D, Adventure, Cartoony
Why players like it: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer, 2D, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:2DFantasyFunnyCartoonyDifficultComedyColorful
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Super Meat Boy
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Difficult and 2D; released around the same time (2010).
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
Super Meat Boy at a glance Released 2010 Studio Team Meat Player sentiment 94% positive of 39,100 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 39,100)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 2 of 5 — Platformer, 2D
Why players like it: Precision Platformer, Platformer, Difficult, Indie, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:PlatformerDifficult2DGreat SoundtrackControllerFunnyComedySide Scroller
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Geometry Dash
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Difficult, Great Soundtrack and 2D; released around the same time (2013).
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Geometry Dash at a glance Released 2013 Studio RobTop Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 637,714 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (93% of 637,714)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 2 of 5 — Platformer, 2D
Why players like it: Difficult, Music, Level Editor, Great Soundtrack, Precision Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:DifficultGreat Soundtrack2DColorfulPlatformerSide ScrollerFamily FriendlyFunny
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Lego The Lord of the Rings
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Local Co-Op, Fantasy and Comedy; released around the same time (2012).
Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO® The Lord of the Rings follows the original story-lines of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events re-imagined with the humor and endl
Lego The Lord of the Rings at a glance Released 2012 Studio Traveller's Tales Player sentiment 90% positive of 16,093 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (90% of 16,093)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Local Co-Op, Adventure
Why players like it: LEGO, Adventure, Local Co-Op, Action, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests (details)
Shared with Rayman Origins:Local Co-OpFantasyComedyFamily FriendlyFunnyControllerLocal MultiplayerPlatformer
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Magicka
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Comedy, Fantasy and Funny; released around the same time (2011).
Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.
Magicka at a glance Released 2011 Studio Arrowhead Game Studios Player sentiment 85% positive of 32,072 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (85% of 32,072)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 2 of 5 — Local Co-Op, Adventure
Why players like it: Comedy, Co-op, Action, Fantasy, Magic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:ComedyFantasyFunnyLocal Co-Op4 Player LocalLocal MultiplayerDifficult
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Overcooked! 2
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Local Co-Op, Funny and 4 Player Local.
Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons… it’s time to save the world again!
Overcooked! 2 at a glance Released 2018 Studio Ghost Town Games Ltd. Player sentiment 90% positive of 84,093 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 84,093)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 1 of 5 — Local Co-Op
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op, Co-op, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:Local Co-OpFunny4 Player LocalLocal MultiplayerFamily FriendlyControllerComedyDifficult
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Pizza Tower
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Cartoony and Platformer.
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Pizza Tower at a glance Released 2023 Studio Tour De Pizza Player sentiment 98% positive of 72,574 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (98% of 72,574)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, 2D, Adventure, Cartoony
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, 2D Platformer, Fast-Paced, Indie, Cartoony — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:Great SoundtrackCartoonyPlatformerFunnyComedy2DColorfulDifficult
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Wuppo: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Great Soundtrack.
Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.
Wuppo: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio snekflat Player sentiment 94% positive of 5,976 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (94% of 5,976)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, 2D, Local Co-Op
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Exploration, Platformer, 2D, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:Platformer2DGreat SoundtrackFunnyFamily FriendlyColorfulDifficultLocal Co-Op
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1001 Spikes
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Difficult and 2D.
Discover the lost treasures of Ukampa in South America as Aban Hawkins searches for his estranged father, world-famous archeaologist, Jim Hawkins. Aban Hawkins races into the frozen tundra of the antarctic, undiscovered temple ruins and the vast caverns of South America in search of his father and the legendary treasure rumored to lie...
1001 Spikes at a glance Released 2016 Studio Nicalis Player sentiment 83% positive of 770 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (83% of 770)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, 2D, Local Co-Op, Adventure
Why players like it: Precision Platformer, Platformer, Indie, Action, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:PlatformerDifficult2DLocal MultiplayerGreat Soundtrack4 Player LocalSide ScrollerLocal Co-Op
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METAL SLUG 3
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Side Scroller, Local Co-Op and 2D; released around the same time (2014).
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
METAL SLUG 3 at a glance Released 2014 Studio SNK CORPORATION Player sentiment 90% positive of 9,156 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (90% of 9,156)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, 2D, Local Co-Op
Why players like it: Arcade, Classic, Action, Co-op, Side Scroller — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $7.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:Side ScrollerLocal Co-Op2DGreat SoundtrackPlatformerDifficultLocal Multiplayer
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Just Shapes & Beats
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Difficult and 2D.
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats at a glance Released 2018 Studio Berzerk Studio Player sentiment 98% positive of 26,015 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (98% of 26,015)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 2 of 5 — 2D, Local Co-Op
Why players like it: Rhythm, Great Soundtrack, Music, Bullet Hell, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $11.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:Great SoundtrackDifficult2DLocal MultiplayerLocal Co-Op4 Player LocalColorfulFunny
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Hollow Knight
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and 2D.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight at a glance Released 2017 Studio Team Cherry Player sentiment 97% positive of 559,290 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 559,290)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, 2D, Adventure
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Souls-like, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:PlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DDifficultControllerSide Scroller
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Lego Harry Potter: Years 1–4
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Local Co-Op, Family Friendly and Fantasy; released around the same time (2010).
Build the adventure from Privet Drive to the Triwizard Tournament and experience the magic of the first four Harry Potter stories – LEGO style! Explore Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, learn spells, brew potions and relive the adventures like never before with tongue-in-cheek humor and creative customization that is unique to...
Lego Harry Potter: Years 1–4 at a glance Released 2010 Studio Traveller's Tales Player sentiment 87% positive of 9,512 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (87% of 9,512)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 2 of 5 — Local Co-Op, Adventure
Why players like it: LEGO, Adventure, Local Co-Op, Action, Magic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $3.99 — $16.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests (details)
Shared with Rayman Origins:Local Co-OpFamily FriendlyFantasyComedyFunnyControllerLocal Multiplayer
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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Local Co-Op, Family Friendly and Fantasy; released around the same time (2010).
Build the adventure from Privet Drive to the Triwizard Tournament and experience the magic of the first four Harry Potter stories – LEGO style! Explore Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, learn spells, brew potions and relive the adventures like never before with tongue-in-cheek humor and creative customization that is unique to...
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 at a glance Released 2010 Studio TT Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 9,512 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (87% of 9,512)
Matches Rayman Origins on: 2 of 5 — Local Co-Op, Adventure
Why players like it: LEGO, Adventure, Local Co-Op, Action, Magic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Rayman Origins: $3.99 — $16.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Rayman Origins:Local Co-OpFamily FriendlyFantasyComedyFunnyControllerLocal Multiplayer
Common questions
What game is most like Rayman Origins?
Rayman Legends, on the evidence we have. It both difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Rayman Origins" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Rayman Origins. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.