Best 3D Platformer games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated 3d platformer games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free 3d platformer games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Cubic Castles
Your blocks, your castle, your world! Build anything you can dream up and explore with other players! Cubic Castles is a mini-MMO that combines the best of block-building and 3D platform action! Create fantastic parkour challenges, explore worlds made by other players, or even make friend!
Lovely Planet
A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!
Lifeless Planet Premier Edition
PREMIER EDITION - While seeking life on a distant planet, an astronaut discovers an abandoned Russian town. He suspects his mission is a hoax until a mysterious young woman saves him from a strange and deadly phenomenon...
A Story About My Uncle
A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...
World of Guns: Gun Disassembly
World of Guns: Gun Disassembly lets you delve into the inner workings of guns from the largest gears to the smallest screws
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors
The Last Tinker is a joyous action adventure and definitely no platformer, as there is no jump button. Koru, a boy from the slums of Colortown, must rise and stand against the Bleakness, a dark force intent on wiping out joy. Koru must use color and emotion to restore life to Colortown!
Cloudbuilt
Rocket parkour your way through dizzying obstacles and lethal robot hazards, in this 3rd person action platformer with over 40 levels, and even more community levels.
Contrast
CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.
ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™ Premium Edition
Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.
Doorways: Prelude
Doorways is an immersive horror adventure, featuring a complex story and deep atmosphere.
Castle of Illusion
Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.
Tomb Raider II (1997)
The second instalment in the Tomb Raider series invites you to join Lara as she travels around the globe to retrieve a precious artefact before it falls into the wrong hands. The legendary artefact, the Dagger of Xian, is said to give its possessor the power of a fire breathing dragon.
Tomb Raider I (1996)
Adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion. With her fearless acrobatic style she runs, jumps, swims and climbs her way towards the truth of its origin and powers - leaving only a trail of empty tombs and gun-cartridges in her wake.
Sonic Adventure 2
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Quantum Conundrum
Find and rescue your uncle by using his newest invention to work your way through a crazy complex mansion as you switch between dimensions and solve puzzles!
Tiny and Big: Grandpa's Leftovers
You are Tiny, a nerdy inventor, who tries to reclaim his most beloved possession - Grandpa's underpants!
Alien Hallway
Players measure stamina with a never-ending stream of green creatures within the borders of a special military mission.
Alice: Madness Returns
Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.
Hamilton's Great Adventure
All new DLC, Retro Fever, Now Available!
Sonic Adventure DX
An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.Most played 3d platformer games on Steam
Take a look at the top 3d platformer games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. Split Fiction
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure. Split Fiction is a co-op, split screen and female protagonist game developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 66,609 reviews of which 65,171 were positive and 1,438 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played 3d platformer game, thanks to its 8,780 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
65,171
1,438
8,780
players
2. Haste
Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe! Haste is a fast-paced, action and female protagonist game developed by and published by landfall. Released on April 01st 2025 has received 4,288 reviews of which 3,930 were positive and 358 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,351 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among 3d platformer games based on player count.
8.8
3,930
358
1,351
players
3. Portal
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay. Portal is a puzzle, puzzle-platformer and first-person game developed and published by Valve. Released on October 10th 2007 has received 175,686 reviews of which 172,996 were positive and 2,690 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 486 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among 3d platformer games based on player count.
9.7
172,996
2,690
486
players
4. Alice: Madness Returns
Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness. Alice: Madness Returns is a horror, 3d platformer and dark fantasy game developed by Spicy Horse Games and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 17th 2011 has received 23,239 reviews of which 20,957 were positive and 2,282 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 466 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 3d platformer games.
8.8
20,957
2,282
466
players
5. Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
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 is a 3d platformer, adventure and dragons game developed by Toys for Bob and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by Activision. Released on September 03rd 2019 has received 20,251 reviews of which 19,039 were positive and 1,212 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 382 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 3d platformer games.
9.2
19,039
1,212
382
players
6. Sonic Adventure 2
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world! Sonic Adventure 2 is a action, great soundtrack and 3d platformer game developed and published by SEGA. Released on November 19th 2012 has received 25,008 reviews of which 22,284 were positive and 2,724 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 378 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 3d platformer games.
8.7
22,284
2,724
378
players
7. Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
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 is a 3d platformer, remake and platformer game developed by Vicarious Visions and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by Activision. Released on June 29th 2018 has received 17,849 reviews of which 16,526 were positive and 1,323 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 337 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played 3d platformer games.
9.0
16,526
1,323
337
players
8. Sonic Frontiers
Experience Sonic like never before! Sonic Frontiers is a great soundtrack, open world and adventure game developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA. Released on November 07th 2022 has received 24,079 reviews of which 21,844 were positive and 2,235 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 236 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played 3d platformer games.
8.9
21,844
2,235
236
players
9. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
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 is a adventure, 3d platformer and singleplayer game developed by Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on July 26th 2023 has received 13,374 reviews of which 12,088 were positive and 1,286 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 232 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 3d platformer games.
8.8
12,088
1,286
232
players
10. A Hat in Time
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights! A Hat in Time is a cute, 3d platformer and collectathon game developed by Gears for Breakfast and published by Gears for Breakfast and Humble Games. Released on October 05th 2017 has received 51,476 reviews of which 50,368 were positive and 1,108 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 207 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 3d platformer games.
9.6
50,368
1,108
207
players
Best deals on 3d platformer games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of 3d platformer games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted 3d platformer games.
1. Hell Pie
Hell Pie is an obscene 3D platformer that takes bad taste to the next level! Hell Pie sees you grab the horns of Nate, the ‘Demon of Bad Taste’. He is given the honorable task of gathering the disgusting ingredients for Satan’s infamous birthday pie! Hell Pie is a comedy, third person and platformer game developed by Sluggerfly and published by Headup. Released on July 21st 2022 has received 1,431 reviews of which 1,285 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for 3d platformer category.
8.5
1,285
146
-95%
23.80€
1.19€
2. New Super Lucky's Tale
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers! New Super Lucky's Tale is a adventure, 3d platformer and action-adventure game developed and published by Playful Corp.. Released on August 21st 2020 has received 606 reviews of which 579 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in 3d platformer games.
8.9
579
27
-94%
27.67€
1.66€
3. The Gunk
The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot… The Gunk is a action-adventure, atmospheric and sci-fi game developed by Image & Form Games and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released on April 29th 2022 has received 2,588 reviews of which 2,226 were positive and 362 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in 3d platformer games.
8.3
2,226
362
-94%
24.33€
1.46€
4. Tinykin
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size! Tinykin is a 3d platformer, cute and action-adventure game developed by Splashteam and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 30th 2022 has received 3,152 reviews of which 3,088 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for 3d platformer games.
9.4
3,088
64
-92%
24.13€
1.93€
5. Cavern of Dreams
Embark on a magical quest as Fynn the dragon to rescue your unhatched siblings from the mysterious Cavern of Dreams in this N64-style 3D platformer. Gain new abilities, meet unique characters, solve puzzles, and beware of the mysterious villain. Cavern of Dreams is a old school, 3d platformer and cute game developed by Bynine Studio and published by Super Rare Originals. Released on October 19th 2023 has received 1,093 reviews of which 1,027 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for 3d platformer games.
8.9
1,027
66
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
6. ChromaGun
Welcome to ChromaTec’s test lab! You’re here to test our state-of-the-art military-grade color-technology: The ChromaGun (patent pending)! Use it to solve our meticulously designed test chambers by painting the walls and droids. Remember how to mix colors from pre-school? Then you qualify! ChromaGun is a puzzle, puzzle-platformer and 3d platformer game developed and published by Pixel Maniacs. Released on February 16th 2016 has received 580 reviews of which 488 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for 3d platformer games.
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488
92
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
7. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the universe together could come undone, opening portals into wild Wishworlds. But that’s nothing our favorite sponge can’t handle- with the right cosmic costume! SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is a 3d platformer, family friendly and platformer game developed by Purple Lamp and published by THQ Nordic. Released on January 31st 2023 has received 3,623 reviews of which 3,346 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for 3d platformer games.
8.9
3,346
277
-91%
38.44€
3.46€
8. Pumpkin Jack
Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good! Pumpkin Jack is a adventure, action and 3d platformer game developed by Nicolas Meyssonnier and published by Beep Japan and Headup. Released on October 23rd 2020 has received 7,745 reviews of which 7,063 were positive and 682 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for 3d platformer games.
8.8
7,063
682
-91%
31.11€
2.80€
9. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a action, 3d platformer and stylized game developed and published by Team Reptile. Released on August 18th 2023 has received 13,065 reviews of which 12,811 were positive and 254 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for 3d platformer games.
9.5
12,811
254
-90%
39.80€
3.98€
10. Super Lucky's Tale
A delightful, playground platformer for all ages that follows Lucky, the ever-optimistic, energetic, and lovable hero, on his quest to find his inner strength and help his sister rescue the Book of Ages from Jinx. Jinx is the scheming and mysterious villain trying to reshape the world, but for what reason? Super Lucky's Tale is a adventure, action and 3d platformer game developed by Playful Corp. and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on September 14th 2018 has received 673 reviews of which 572 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for 3d platformer games.
8.0
572
101
-90%
28.00€
2.80€
Free 3d platformer games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play 3d platformer games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play 3d platformer games.
1. Hello Neighbor Alpha 1
This is Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor, a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions. Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 is a cartoony, horror and survival horror game developed by Dynamic Pixels and published by tinyBuild. Released on October 12th 2019 has received 3,425 reviews of which 3,161 were positive and 264 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free 3d platformer games on Steam.
8.9
3,161
264
26
players
2. The Big Catch: Tacklebox
Crack open the Tacklebox to show off your platforming prowess and fishing skills in this free prologue to The Big Catch. The Big Catch: Tacklebox is a action, adventure and 3d platformer game developed by Filet Group and published by Filet Group, XSEED Games, Marvelous USA and Inc.. Released on June 07th 2024 has received 2,622 reviews of which 2,384 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free 3d platformer games on Steam.
8.7
2,384
238
20
players
3. Smithworks
Smithworks is a first-person 3D cooperative multiplayer game where players play as fledgling blacksmiths. It is a humorous and chaotic experience where players will need to communicate effectively in order to craft these weapons quickly before the customers get angry. Smithworks is a 3d platformer, first-person and character customization game developed by Ardent Games and published by Kenny Doan. Released on June 17th 2022 has received 2,132 reviews of which 1,960 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free 3d platformer games on Steam.
8.8
1,960
172
15
players
4. Kepler-2100
Kepler-2100 is a space fantasy strategy war game Kepler-2100 is a strategy, space and 3d platformer game developed and published by NCARD. Released on September 24th 2024 has received 423 reviews of which 342 were positive and 81 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free 3d platformer games on Steam.
7.6
342
81
10
players
5. Eraser
Throw your stick-figure-self at cannonballs and airplanes in an upward pursuit of the eraser! Play cooperatively online to share the journey! Who's to say whether the company will help or hinder, though... Eraser is a 3d platformer, difficult and online co-op game developed and published by Ringating. Released on December 15th 2021 has received 3,339 reviews of which 2,789 were positive and 550 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free 3d platformer games on Steam.
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2,789
550
7
players
6. Postmouse
Join Postmouse on their very first journey to deliver mail in a treacherous world unfit for a tiny mouse. Explore the ruins, meet charming characters and solve puzzles on your way through an abandoned mansion in this free, student-made adventure - all in one small mouse-sized package! Postmouse is a adventure, 3d platformer and singleplayer game developed by Critters Collective and published by The Animation Workshop. Released on January 30th 2023 has received 1,332 reviews of which 1,207 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free 3d platformer games on Steam.
8.6
1,207
125
4
players
7. FrostRunner
FrostRunner is a first-person platformer “speedrunning” game, where the player rapidly completes platforming challenges before the timer runs out. Using their tether tool, players compete to finish each of the 36 unique levels as quickly as possible and earn a place at the top of the leaderboards. FrostRunner is a free to play, parkour and action game developed by Think Arcade and published by . Released on January 01st 2019 has received 3,406 reviews of which 3,230 were positive and 176 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free 3d platformer games on Steam.
9.1
3,230
176
2
players
8. Tag: The Power of Paint
The world is your canvas in this innovative first-person puzzle platformer. Tag walls and other surfaces with different colors of spray paint to reveal new ways to navigate each level, including bouncing off, sliding across, and sticking to the surfaces you paint. Tag: The Power of Paint is a 3d platformer, puzzle platformer and fps game developed by Tag Team and published by DigiPen Institute of Technology. Released on April 18th 2022 has received 919 reviews of which 881 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free 3d platformer games on Steam.
9
881
38
2
players
9. Mad Adventures
Work together or betray each other! Unlock lobby-wide upgrades. Survive a 4-day expedition to reach the final boss. A Multiplayer 3D Platformer with a sprinkle of Roguelike and Battle Royale! Mad Adventures is a free to play, multiplayer and party game game developed and published by Nel. Released on November 22nd 2022 has received 1,029 reviews of which 946 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free 3d platformer games on Steam.
8.7
946
83
2
players
10. Octarina
Use the sticky abilities of an octopus to jump, climb and cause mayhem in the sushi factory. Discover your way to regain freedom! Octarina is a 3d platformer, puzzle and physics game developed by Katrin Mair, Martin Wolf, Nadine Bartosch, Slavko Ivanovic, Dhana Panzer and Christopher Pöschl and published by MediaCube Games and Salty Octopus Crew. Released on June 24th 2021 has received 300 reviews of which 252 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free 3d platformer games on Steam.
7.8
252
48
1
players