Super Mario 64
Dive into the first 3‑D Mario adventure and explore a kingdom of endless platforms and secrets.
Alternatives
Choose Super Mario 3D Land if…
- you want touch‑screen controls on a handheld
- you need a built‑in level editor for custom stages
- you prefer over 80 levels instead of 15 worlds
- you plan to play on the go with a single‑player focus
Choose Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards if…
- you want split‑screen couch co‑op on a single cartridge
- you enjoy mixing abilities to create new attacks
- you prefer a game with both solo and multiplayer modes
Choose Donkey Kong 64 if…
- you want split‑screen co‑op for up to four players
- you need multiple characters with unique abilities to solve
- you prefer a humor‑heavy storyline for younger players
- you value a larger amount of collectible content for
Choose Super Mario Bros. 3 if…
- you need an overworld map to jump straight to any stage
- you want two‑player alternating play on the same console
- you prefer tight 2‑D controls over analog 3‑D movement
- you need built‑in save‑state support on modern platforms
Choose Super Mario Galaxy if…
- you want gravity‑based puzzles instead of flat platforming
- you want a second player to help without buying another
- you prefer Wii‑style motion controls for spin attacks
- you’re okay with a console‑only release
How to Decide
Super Mario 64 is known for pioneering 3D platforming with analog‑stick movement and a dynamic camera, and it’s beloved by fans of classic platformers. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Super Mario Bros. 2 leans on its whimsical hand‑drawn art style and vegetable‑throwing mechanic for a retro 2D experience; Super Mario Bros. 3 emphasizes non‑linear world selection via an overworld map and two‑player alternating co‑op; Super Mario Galaxy is chosen for its gravity‑defying level design and motion‑controlled Wii Remote gameplay; Super Mario 3D Land stands out with touch‑based navigation on the Nintendo 3DS and a built‑in level editor; Super Mario World is noted for its Yoshi riding mechanics and local two‑player co‑op.
When comparing these titles to Super Mario 64, the key factors are the dimensionality and control scheme (pure 3D analog versus 2D side‑scroll, motion‑based, or touch‑based input), the presence and type of multiplayer or co‑op support, the depth of level‑design innovations (gravity manipulation, overworld map navigation, level‑editor creation, or hidden‑exit complexity), and the hardware platform each game targets (original console, Wii, 3DS handheld, or SNES).
All Alternatives
“3D platform adventure with colorful worlds and split‑screen play, directly comparable to Kirby 64's core gameplay.”
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