Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Yooka-Laylee (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Yooka-Laylee 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 short version
- Closest match: Spyro Reignited Trilogy, which both relaxing.
- Yooka-Laylee is tagged 3D Platformer, Collectathon, Adventure, Kickstarter, Indie, Platformer, Colorful, Action 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.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
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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Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 10 player tags including 3D Platformer, Family Friendly and Platformer; released around the same time (2019).
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy at a glance Released 2019 Studio Toys for Bob Player sentiment 94% positive of 22,302 Price $39.99 3D PlatformerFamily FriendlyPlatformerColorfulCollectathonCuteCartoonyGreat Soundtrack
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Slime Rancher
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Cute, Exploration and Colorful; released around the same time (2017).
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher at a glance Released 2017 Studio Monomi Park Player sentiment 98% positive of 156,780 Price $19.99 CuteExplorationColorfulFunnyCasualFamily FriendlyIndieGreat Soundtrack
- 3
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including 3D Platformer, Family Friendly and Casual; released around the same time (2020).
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated at a glance Released 2020 Studio Purple Lamp Player sentiment 94% positive of 18,194 Price $29.99 3D PlatformerFamily FriendlyCasualFunnyGreat SoundtrackColorfulComedyCollectathon
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Spore
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Exploration, Casual and Cute.
Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.
Spore at a glance Released 2008 Studio Maxis Player sentiment 93% positive of 72,594 Price $19.99 ExplorationCasualCuteFunnyCartoonyColorfulFamily FriendlyComedy
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Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Family Friendly, Platformer and Cute; released around the same time (2020).
Fall Guys is a free, cross-platform massively multiplayer party royale game. Clumsily compete in absurd obstacle courses with friends or build your very own chaotic course to share with the community.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout at a glance Released 2020 Studio Mediatonic Player sentiment 81% positive of 468,465 Price Not listed Family FriendlyPlatformerCuteFunny3D PlatformerCasualColorfulComedy
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Snake Pass
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 9 player tags including 3D Platformer, Indie and Cute; released around the same time (2017).
Slither, coil and climb your way to the top of Haven Tor in this one of a kind physics based, puzzle platform adventure from award winning independent studio Sumo Digital!
Snake Pass at a glance Released 2017 Studio Sumo Digital Player sentiment 80% positive of 3,340 Price $3.99 3D PlatformerIndieCutePlatformerCasualFamily FriendlyColorfulCollectathon
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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
Why it matched: shares 10 player tags including 3D Platformer, Platformer and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).
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 3D PlatformerPlatformerGreat SoundtrackFunnyCartoonyColorfulFamily FriendlyRetro
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Firewatch
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Exploration, Indie and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2016).
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Firewatch at a glance Released 2016 Studio Campo Santo Player sentiment 91% positive of 99,328 Price $19.99 ExplorationIndieGreat SoundtrackComedyFunnyColorfulCasual
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Webbed
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Cute, Exploration and Platformer; released around the same time (2021).
Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.
Webbed at a glance Released 2021 Studio Sbug Games Player sentiment 98% positive of 15,267 Price $9.99 CuteExplorationPlatformerFamily FriendlyIndieColorfulCartoonyCollectathon
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Supraland
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Exploration, 3D Platformer and Collectathon; released around the same time (2019).
Try the demo! A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, terrible combat, secret upgrades and new abilities that help you reach new places. Playtime 12-25h.
Supraland at a glance Released 2019 Studio Supra Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,318 Price $3.99 Exploration3D PlatformerCollectathonCartoonyFunnyColorfulPlatformerFamily Friendly
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Scribblenauts Unlimited
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Family Friendly and Funny.
The best-selling, award-winning franchise is back – on your home PC in gorgeous HD for the first time.
Scribblenauts Unlimited at a glance Released 2012 Studio 5th Cell Media Player sentiment 94% positive of 12,381 Price $19.99 CasualFamily FriendlyFunnyComedyCutePlatformerIndie
- 12
ABZU
Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Exploration, Great Soundtrack and Casual; released around the same time (2016).
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
ABZU at a glance Released 2016 Studio Giant Squid Player sentiment 93% positive of 27,628 Price $19.99 ExplorationGreat SoundtrackCasualColorfulIndieFamily Friendly
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Sonic Mania
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Platformer and Retro; released around the same time (2017).
Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics.
Sonic Mania at a glance Released 2017 Studio Christian Whitehead Player sentiment 94% positive of 28,802 Price $19.99 Great SoundtrackPlatformerRetroColorfulFamily FriendlyCasualCartoony
- 14
Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Indie and Collectathon; released around the same time (2020).
Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise!
Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game at a glance Released 2020 Studio Humble North Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,459 Price Free CasualIndieCollectathonFunnyExplorationColorfulGreat Soundtrack
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Geometry Dash
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Colorful and Platformer; 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 Great SoundtrackColorfulPlatformerIndieFamily FriendlyFunnyCasual
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Two Point Hospital
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Funny, Indie and Comedy; released around the same time (2018).
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County.
Two Point Hospital at a glance Released 2018 Studio Two Point Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 34,935 Price $29.99 FunnyIndieComedyCasualCartoonyFamily FriendlyRetro
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Grimm
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Funny and Casual; released around the same time (2014).
The true meaning of the word fear... Once upon a time, fairy tales were valuable cautionary yarns filled with dire warnings and sage advice. However, over time, the stories have become so watered down with cute woodland creatures and happy endings that they have lost their true meaning and purpose. No more!
Grimm at a glance Released 2014 Studio Spicyhorse Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 11,292 Price Not listed IndieFunnyCasualComedy3D PlatformerCutePlatformer
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including 3D Platformer, Family Friendly and Platformer; released around the same time (2021).
Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart at a glance Released 2021 Studio Insomniac Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,006 Price $59.99 3D PlatformerFamily FriendlyPlatformerFunnyCartoonyCuteColorful
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100% Orange Juice
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Cute, Indie and Casual; released around the same time (2014).
100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new characters to duke it out... with dice.
100% Orange Juice at a glance Released 2014 Studio Orange_Juice Player sentiment 91% positive of 30,159 Price $6.99 CuteIndieCasualFunnyGreat SoundtrackFamily FriendlyComedy
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Overcooked
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Family Friendly and Funny; released around the same time (2016).
Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff.
Overcooked at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ghost Town Games Ltd. Player sentiment 90% positive of 16,692 Price $16.99 CasualFamily FriendlyFunnyIndieCuteColorfulGreat Soundtrack
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Overcooked! 2
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Funny and Indie; released around the same time (2018).
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 CasualFunnyIndieFamily FriendlyCuteComedyColorful
- 22
ibb & obb
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, Indie and Cute; 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 PlatformerIndieCuteFamily FriendlyGreat SoundtrackCasualFunny
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Transformice
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Funny, Platformer and Casual; released around the same time (2015).
Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!
Transformice at a glance Released 2015 Studio Atelier 801 Player sentiment 88% positive of 28,934 Price Free FunnyPlatformerCasualCuteIndieFamily FriendlyComedy
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Figment
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Great Soundtrack and Colorful; released around the same time (2017).
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.
Figment at a glance Released 2017 Studio Bedtime Digital Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 5,696 Price $3.99 IndieGreat SoundtrackColorfulCuteFunnyCasualExploration
Common questions
What game is most like Yooka-Laylee?
Spyro Reignited Trilogy, on the evidence we have. It both relaxing. 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 Yooka-Laylee" 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 Yooka-Laylee. 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.