Games like Spyro the Dragon on Xbox
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to Spyro the Dragon (1998) run on Xbox. The cheapest is Lil Gator Game at € 19,50. One is made by independent developers.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Lil Gator Game Indie
€ 19,50A gentle open-world platformer about climbing and gliding around an island, with no fail state.
Lil Gator Game runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
€ 39,99Beautiful remakes of the original three Spyro games.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
New Super Lucky's Tale
€ 27,99A colourful collect-a-thon platformer with the same friendly pacing as the early Spyro games.
New Super Lucky's Tale is also an alternative to 1 other classic
New Super Lucky's Tale runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to Spyro the Dragon are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 4 games like Spyro the Dragon