Steven Universe is a Rebecca Sugar-created U.S.-based cartoon television series about a little boy called Steven Universe who happens to be the most juvenile participant of the Crystal Gems, a group of supernatural protectors that defend the Planet. Becoming the first woman to create a Cartoon Network Productions project, Sugar’s program has received favorable praise.
This tale centers on a globe guarded against terrible perils by the Crystal Gems, a group of Gems committed to protecting Humanity from their adversaries, “Homeworld Gems”. The hosts’ bodies contain mystical jewels that give the creatures their strength. The four crystalline stones are Steven, our eponymous character, Garnet, their leader, Pearl, the thousands-of-year-old mentor, and Amethyst, the semi-human.
This cool celestial animated program was a favorite of many kids, and even some adults, in America and all cartoon lovers. But like all good things, Steven Universe came to an end. On the 21st of January 21, 2019, the final episode, “Change Your Mind,” premiered. Casting light upon themes of self-acceptance and choice as Steven separates and rejoins with his Gem self, leaving White Diamond to make her choice on who she is.
The finale concluded with the Diamonds healing the Gems and traveling back to Homeworld as all the Gems gather around ukulele-playing Steven. The ending was emotional just as the ride the series had given to its audience. Though it would be quite difficult to top that for true Steven Universe fans, there are some cartoon shows that might get one out of the slump if not cure it. So not in any particular order, we present some amazing shows that you will find a new love for.
1. Star Vs. The Forces Of Evil (2015-2019)
This magical girl series has so many things that will remind you of Steven Universe, consider Steven with a gender swap and some Sailor Moon mixed in. The show centers on the exploits of Star Butterfly, a troubled teenage girl who is the crown princess of the kingdom of Mewni in her realm and who is transported to Earth to curb her impulsive behavior.
Star Vs. The Forces Of Evil
In Echo Creek, she starts living a somewhat regular life by attending classes and making new acquaintances. She also encounters earthling Marco Diaz, who she later moves and becomes roommates with. The two use spatial scissors to enter multiple dimensions during season 1 while thwarting the Ludo Mewman creature from snatching Butterfly’s magic wand. What is a bigger pitch than the MC being an alien? The show even had a movie released by the same name in 2020.
- Total Number of Episodes – 77
- Viewers from the US can watch Star Vs. The Forces Of Evil on the Hulu and Disney+ streaming sites.
2. She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power (2018-2020)
This series is a revamp of the 1985 Filmation Animation company’s television show She-Ra: Princess of Power, which follows the story of Adora, a young girl with the ability to morph into the main character She-Ra who commands a band of other supernatural women, who are like her princesses, in a revolt against the wicked Lord Hordak who is ready to foil their plans with his legion.
She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power
With healthy LGBTQ+ representation from the start of the series between Adora and Catra, the two leads and many other gays, lesbians, and non-binary characters. If Steven Universe was up your lane because of its same-sex representation by Sapphire and Ruby’s marriage then She-Ra will indeed blow you away.
- Total Number of Episodes – 52
- Viewers can watch She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power on the Netflix streaming site.
3. Teen Titans Go! (2013- Present)
This show is not for everyone and if you are walking in expecting it to be like the older and darker Teen Titians, then this is not it. This new spinoff is weirdly fun and crazy. It focuses on adolescents and their childlike problems much akin to what Steven Universe does. The story chronicles the exploits of the youthful Heroes Robin and fellow titans Starfire, Beast Boy, Raven, and Cyborg in a cartoon show.
Teen Titans Go!
When not rescuing the planet and its residents, the kids live with each other as regular teens in Jump City, where there are no grownups to interfere with them or cause trouble. Like immature antics that escalate to unprecedented horizons of peril like getting a license to drive after wreckage, situations in this superhero flick are comical, chaotic, and slapstick, quite contrary to how you would expect a usual superhero story to proceed. Figures from the original show frequently return to the program, either with outlandish characterization. If getting weirded out by teen superheroes in the best ways as Steven does is your cup of tea, go for it.
- Total Number of Episodes – 365
- Viewers from the US can watch Teen Titans Go! on the Hulu streaming site.
4. Wander Over Yonder (2013-2016)
If galactic adventures and fighting evil in the cosmos is your favorite part of Steven Universe, then be sure to watch this lovely series. Wander, a roving and excessively cheerful cosmic explorer, with his best buddy, Sylvia, who is a horse, travel from world to world assisting individuals to enjoy themselves and stay peacefully, notwithstanding Lord Hater, a legendary universe’s formidable tyrant, that has come against the duo with his ferocious Watchdogs. A happy-to-go yet fun show, this is sure to lighten some hearts.
Wander Over Yonder
- Total Number of Episodes – 43
- Viewers from the US can watch Wander Over Yonder on the Hulu and Disney+ streaming sites.
5. Ok K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes (2017-2019)
Everyone watching Steven must have dreamt about becoming a protector of Earth, for yet another boost to your superhero syndrome and an American version of the famed My Hero Academia, this is a perfect choice. This is based on the 201X year, which is a 1900s futuristic period.
Ok K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes
The show centers on the eponymous protagonist, K.O., who works at Gar’s Bodega, a store selling supplies for superheroes, and who strives to emerge as the best superhero on the entire globe. Accompanying him are the other local stars and his closest mates and comrades Radicles, an egotistical extraterrestrial, and Enid, a cool-headed big sister-from-another-mother ninja.
- Total Number of Episodes – 112
- Viewers can watch Ok K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes on Hulu, and Disney+ streaming sites.
6. Danny Phantom (2004-2007)
Saving the Galaxy is always fun. Before accidentally blowing up his parents’ research lab, Danny Fenton has been the average youngster. He then changed into the superhuman Danny Phantom, who hunts ghosts. Just Jazz, his sister, plus his closest pals Samantha with Tucker are aware of Danny’s truth; he is a were-ghost and has developed otherworldly abilities.
Danny Phantom
As he works to complete his education, Danny is occupied with battling spirits, defending Casper High, and disguising his alter ego, just like our Steven hides his Gem form.
- Total Number of Episodes – 53
- Viewers from the US can watch Danny Phantom on the Prime streaming site.
7. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
This series is too famous already, having adaptations in varied mediums. Those that like the gem divisions that our series has will be reminded of Avatar for sure. Aang, a 12-year-old Air Nomad, the era’s new Avatar but the lone remnant of his people go on a journey to end the Fire Nation’s oppression over the whole planet with the assistance of his pals Katara and Sokka, the Water people brothers, and eventually Toph.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
It also depicts the story of Zuko, the exiled heir to the throne of Fire Nation, who attempts to restore his lost reputation by capturing Aang.
- Total Number of Episodes – 61
- Viewers from the US can watch Danny Phantom on the Prime streaming site.
8. The Dragon Prince (2018- Present)
Another series with an inclusive cast is this one. This mythical realm of Xadia, where the series is situated, is filled with magic that derives from six fundamental components: Ocean, Earth, Sky, Moon, Sun, and Stars. Eons ago, elves, humans, and dragons all coexisted together in Xadia.
The Dragon Prince
Dark magic, powered by mystical beings’ life force, was utilized by mankind because they could not wield wizardry organically. They were so pushed westward and fled. Do not the primal sources sound like the gems? This one has high-quality animation if that is in your field.
- Total Number of Episodes – 27
- Viewers can watch The Dragon Prince on the Netflix streaming site.
9. Kid Cosmic (2021-2022)
This one surrounds cosmic stones of power. Sounds familiar? Kid, a creative and passionate little youngster living with his carefree Grandpa in a scarcely inhabited desert hamlet, is the protagonist of the narrative, which chronicles his exploits. Kid finds Five Cosmic Stones that allow the yielder to acquire immense power on a crashed spacecraft, fulfilling his childhood fantasies of becoming a savior.
Kid Cosmic
To thwart an assault of extraterrestrial invasions to reclaim the stones, he assembles a group of neighborhood heroes. Despite becoming the nice people, the Kid with his squad is terrible at being heroes, and he discovers that his idealized view of what it entails to be a leader is dissimilar from the truth of what it truly entails.
- Total Number of Episodes – 24
- Viewers from the US can watch Kid Cosmic on the Netflix streaming site.
10. Adventure Time: Distant Lands (2020-Present)
This weirdly interesting quest, with only 4 episodes recounts the exploits of the human, Finn, with his closest pal and adopted sibling Jake, their canine endowed with the ability to shapeshift at will. In the dystopian Kingdom of Ooo, the brothers reside. The plots center on these boys embarking on legendary quests, encountering weird animals, and facing off against villains to save others.
Adventure Time: Distant Lands
- Total Number of Episodes – 4
- Viewers from the US can watch Adventure Time: Distant Lands on Apple T.V. and HBO Max streaming sites.
11. Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018-2020)
Need me to say more? The Mad Dogs—Raphael, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Leonardo—have begun to enter their adolescence and embark on fresh and thrilling escapades. As the heroes traverse the contemporary world as well as other secret dimensions, they draw on their mysterious ninja abilities to train as special agents and strive to function as a harmonious team.
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Total Number of Episodes – 39
- Viewers from the US can watch Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the Prime streaming site.
12. Trollhunters: Tales Of Arcadia (2016-2018)
Finding mysterious objects and following a new destiny, we know the drill now. Crafted from Arthurian legends by Guillermo del Toro, it centers on James Lake Jr., a young man, otherwise called Jim, who discovers a curious amulet and discovers a hidden world full of trolls and many other mystical beings. he with his pals are tasked with defending the planet from the lethal creatures that inhabit the shadows lying in their little suburban community.
Trollhunters: Tales Of Arcadia
- Total Number of Episodes – 52
- Viewers can watch Trollhunters: Tales Of Arcadia on the Netflix streaming site.
13. The Fairly Oddparents (2001-2017)
Was it only the comedy for you? We got your back. Ten-year-old Timmy Turner has a horrible existence; he is an ordinary youngster. At residence, where he is abandoned by his family and cared for by the sadistic Vicky, he turns to his fairy guardians, Wanda and Cosmo, who are as magical as they seem, for assistance.
The Fairly Oddparents
He is harassed by Francis along with being despised by the crazy Mr. Crocker, a tutor. His wishes frequently come true against him, either because they are terrible or because they bring on fresh trouble. Due to the numerous obstacles they face, Timmy, with his godparent-fairies must try to undo the consequences of the requests.
- Total Number of Episodes – 172
- Viewers can watch The Fairly Oddparents on the YouTube streaming site.
14. Twelve Forever (2019-Present)
A 12-year-old, Reggie Abbott, a creative kid who yearns to be a child who is so strong that she can reach a parallel universe where she remains young forever—an archipelago named Endless. In this land, her adolescence trinkets and sketches are real—is the protagonist of the early 2000s-set story.
Twelve Forever
Esther and Todd, two of her pals, also attend this magnificent place with her to indulge in their superhero dreams and evade the obligations of coming maturity. As the preteens experience hurdles of life and create interpersonal tensions, their real lives frequently sync up with them, causing them much distress in Endless. Life lessons are to be learned in both.
- Total Number of Episodes – 25
- Viewers can watch Twelve Forever on the Netflix streaming site.
15. DuckTales (2017-2021)
One might not expect this here, but DuckTales is too OG. In this revival of the later 1980s cartoon show, Scrooge McDuck has returned. As Donald Duck drags the rambunctious trio to McDuck Manor against their will, Scrooge is given custody of the grandchildren Dewey, Louie, and Huey, each with their mischief.
DuckTales
The lads discover long-kept hidden truths while residing with their billionaire cousin, and they also liberate ancient symbols from their grandfather’s heritage.
- Total Number of Episodes – 69
- Viewers can watch DuckTales on the Disneynow , and Disney+ streaming sites.
16. Infinity Train (2019-2021)
We are back with another LGBTQ+ speculative series that will keep you gripped. The show takes place aboard a massive, enigmatic, and seemingly never-ending train that travels over a desolate terrain and has carriages that hold a variety of strange, fanciful, and impossibly surreal worlds.
Infinity Train
As we move from spot to spot, travelers must complete challenges that aid in resolving their past psychological trauma. Though certain protagonists cross over into numerous seasons, each of Infinity Train’s “books” has its plot and character cast.
- Total Number of Episodes – 40
- There is no information available to us about its streaming details.
17. Dc Super Hero Girls (2019)
The story chronicles the exploits of Wonder Woman, Zatanna, Supergirl, Batgirl, Green Lantern, and Bumblebee as they reach adulthood at Metropolis High School. Saying anything more will spoil the story for the audience, but we will spoil one thing, this is unlike your expectations of superheroines, to be. The series has more adolescent concepts rather than conforming to the DC darkness.
Dc Super Hero Girls
- Total Number of Episodes – 78
- Viewers can watch Dc Super Hero Girls on Apple T.V. and Netflix streaming sites.
18. Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020-Present)
Extraterrestrials? Yes. This is centered in the Star Trek world, where our planet is a member of the intergalactic United Federation of Planets of the late 24th century. the series centers on Starfleet’s least relevant spaceships, the USS Cerritos, which travels the cosmos communicating directly with alien cultures.
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Starfleet is the combat and research branch of the Federation. Lower Decks also focuses on the tasks and experiences of the lesser employees who often have lowly duties, as opposed to earlier Star Trek shows, in which the main protagonists are generally starship commanders.
- Total Number of Episodes – 26
- Viewers can watch Star Trek: Lower Decks on the Prime streaming site.
19. The Last Kids On Earth (2019-Present)
The Last Kids On Earth
Let’s get ready to save the world again. In the wake of monsters invading, Jack Sullivan, a naïve adolescent, and his gang combat zombies while playing computer games, indulging in confectionery, and living in a topped treehouse. Based on the bestselling comic series of the same name, when ghouls plus other beasts overrun his community, feisty Jack gangs up with his buddies to escape the catastrophe.
- Total Number of Episodes – 21+Specials
- Viewers can watch The Last Kids On Earth on the Netflix streaming site.
20. Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts (2020)
After becoming compelled to leave her home, Kipo Oak, the protagonist of the teenage cartoon show, sets out to locate her dad by navigating the dystopian surface environment governed by mutant creatures.
Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts
Along the trip, she becomes acquaintances with the genetically mutated creatures Mandu and Dave as well as the human remnants Benson and Wolf. This series went viral, this hybrid story is a must-watch.
- Total Number of Episodes – 30
- Viewers can watch Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts on the Netflix streaming site.
21. Hilda (2018-Present)
11-year-old Hilda was raised by her mom in a cottage on the fringe of a forest not far from the great fortified town of Trolberg. As events progress s, she engages in a variety of encounters and friendships with the enigmatic creatures, humans, and ghosts who dwell in Trolberg, first with Twig, the deer-fox, and subsequently joined by Alfur, an elf, as well as pals Frida and David. It is here for its well-presented sexual diversity and beautiful story.
Hilda
- Total Number of Episodes – 26
- Viewers can watch Hilda on the Netflix streaming site.
22. Mysticons (2017-2018)
We are all about regular children transforming into superheroes. The Mysticons are a group of four females who can change into epic champions and work together to defend their land from wickedness. Zarya, Piper, Emerald, and Arkayna are called through a prophecy to confront evils and safeguard their nation. Together, the unanticipated heroines and legendary combatants become closer as they progress in their mutual mission.
Mysticons
- Total Number of Episodes – 40
- Viewers from the US can watch Mysticons on the Prime streaming site.
23. Steven Universe Future (2019-2020)
Got you here. The episodes implore what happens following Steven Universe’s storylines when humanity and Gems live in peace following the conclusion of the conflict between The Gem Homeworld, Diamonds, and Crystal Gems.
Steven Universe Future
Steven has to contend with the problems that yet plague his presently quiet existence without the danger from corrupted Diamonds or the Gems, and he must consider his newfound personal goals. If you have not seen it yet, better get going.
- Total Number of Episodes – 20
- Viewers from the US can watch Steven Universe Future on the Hulu streaming site.
If you grew up in the 2010s, you would be familiar with the name Ben 10. Ben 10 became a popular media franchise that started as an animation show and expanded into movies, games, toys, and trading cards. The story is centered around a boy, Ben Tennyson, who has to spend his summer with his cousin Gwen and their grandfather in his RV for a fun summer. One day Ben comes across a mysterious wristwatch with the DNA of 10 different aliens.
The watch also gives him the power to transform into different aliens and harness their abilities to fight villains and save the world. The series eventually goes down a science-fiction route involving traveling space-time, space politics, and more.
Fans never really got enough of the series, and its sequels, so as we get nostalgic about the show, let’s take a look at 19 Cartoons Like Ben 10 that can remind us about how great the show was!
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the first cartoons that come to mind, although the more appropriate word should be animation and not a cartoon. Avatar: The Last Airbender is the story of Aang, who wakes up after having been asleep for a hundred years. The world has succumbed to the fire nation, and an ongoing war exists. He has to step into his role as the Avatar and master all four bending techniques to save the world from the greed of the Fire Lord.
Ben 10 is the journey of a boy dealing with adventures and aliens just because a wristwatch chose him, Avatar: The Last Airbender is the journey of a boy who has to save the world all because he happened to be the Avatar. Both shows have the “chosen one” trope and follow protagonists who are good-natured, kind, and just boys. The Avatar franchise has recently released a live-action film on Netflix.
Teen Titans
Next, we have the Teen Titans. Anyone who watches Cartoon Network must have come across this show at some point. The Teen Titans are set in the DC Universe and are a story of a team of five rag-tag heroes with different superpowers who join in to save the day. The group is led by Batman’s former sidekick, Robin, and his members are Raven, Starfire, Cyborg, and Beastboy. They go on adventures to the Earth and prevent crime by catching the bad guys.
19 Cartoons like Ben 10 Teen Titans; Credits: Cartoon Network
Ben 10 and Teen Titans both have themes of saving the world. While they are mostly set in sci-fi, with Starfire being an alien and Ben 10 being able to transform into aliens, they also deal with themes of magic, like Gwen’s Lucky Girl and Raven’s dark superpowers commanding the shadows. Both these themes mix to create a nice vibe to the show. Both the shows are essentially also about growing up and learning to work together with your friends and family. If you want to give this show a try, check out Hulu. The show is available for streaming there.
Max Steel
Max Steel is a CGI animated cartoon series. The story follows the life of a boy called “Max McGrath” who moves into a new city Copper Canyon with his mom. He is just starting to settle down into his life, making new friends, enemies, and more, when he starts feeling new energy. This is the T. U. R. B. O energy, and he joins the N-Tek, a secret organization his father worked in. He meets Steel there. Whenever villains attack Copper Canyon, he must join Steel and defeat them.
The similarity between Max Steel and Ben 10 would be the part where they both have to transform into something else to tap into their powers and save the world. They are both young boys who have many insecurities and doubts and, throughout the series, become more and more confident in their identities. If you want to catch the nostalgia of watching Max Steel, rush over to Hulu!
Generator Rex
The same creator as Ben 10, Man of Action, created the Generator Rex series. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world where nanites infect people. This causes them to become monsters known as E. V. O. The story follows the life of a boy Rex who is an E. V. O, except he has no memories of his past. Memories of his past life. He also has certain unique abilities where he is able to control the nanites of his body and remove nanites of other E. V. Os. Hence, Rex is working under Providence using his abilities to cure haywire E. V. Os.
19 Cartoons like Ben 10 Generator Rex: Credits: Amazon
Suppose something you miss about Ben 10 is the simple act of Ben trying to save people by letting himself transform into aliens by their DNA invading his body. In that case, you will like Generator Rex, where he is able to control the nanites in his body and uses them to save others. If you want to take a look at the episodes from Generator Rex, you can stream them on HBO Max.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The next show that you can enjoy having been a proper Ben 10 fan is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The story follows a group of mutant turtles that live in the New York Sewers and are trained in ninjutsu combat. They fight villains every night to keep New York safe. The origin story of these turtles is also based on aliens, seeing that the aliens were carrying a chemical that transformed the turtles into mutants with human characteristics and their master Yoshi into a rat.
The show is similar to Ben 10 in that they both are science-fiction animated shows where the prime cause of the story beginning is the interaction with aliens and transformation. While Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle has a slightly darker plot line than Ben 10, both are stories about coming of age, working together, and saving people. The show is available on Netflix in the US.
Infinity Train
Infinity Train is a relatively newer show compared to the other shows on this list. The first pilot episode of the show was out in 2016. There are four seasons to the show. The plot is about an infinite train in a barren landscape where each compartment is its own universe. There is no one main character in the show. The first season focuses on a girl, Tulip Olsen, while the seasons after that keep changing the focus. The train picks up passengers with unresolved emotional traumas and problems. The passengers have to face their issues, and once they have resolved everything, they can go back home.
19 Cartoons like Ben 10 Infinity Train; Credits: YouTube
Both Ben 10 and Infinity Train are science-fiction shows. Although Infinity Train doesn’t really have anything about superpowers, it does get its main characters to deal with their emotions and other unresolved issues. Ben 10 has a much lighter take on helping with the character’s issues compared to Infinity Train, but in the end, both are wholesome and focus on being there for each other. If you want to watch Infinity Train, it is available on Prime for some countries, but HBO Max has taken it down.
Adventure Time
Let’s switch the genres for a bit. Adventure Time is a fantasy-type adventure series that ran for ten seasons on Cartoon Network. This show follows the adventures of Finn The Human and his adoptive brother Jake The Dog. They live in the Land of Ooo, which has been through a Mushroom War a thousand years ago. They go on various adventures and meet many different characters across their universe. Ultimately the story is about Finn growing up and learning many different lessons across the world.
Although the genres are different, with Ben 10 being in science-fiction and Adventure Time being in fantasy settings, there are similar themes about family, friendship, and having each other’s back. Even if the context of the problems the characters face are different, they are similar in the way the characters grow and become true to themselves. If you want a taste of the action-packed, Adventure Time, look no further than Hulu!
American Dragon: Jake Long
Speaking of main characters who can transform into other creatures while fighting supervillains, one of the best shows is American Dragon: Jake Long. The story follows the life of a Chinese-American boy, Jake Long, who has the ability to transform into a dragon. His grandfather is the Chinese Dragon, and if Jake unlocks his full potential, he is the American Dragon. He must fight to protect all the magical beings in his city, battling a clan of Dragon Slayers while also being a normal teenager.
Similar to Ben 10, the main character here can transform into otherwordly creatures to fight villains and protect the people they love. While Ben uses a wristwatch to become an alien, Jake Long has the natural ability to transform into a dragon that he inherited from his mother’s side of the family, If you watch a glimpse of American Dragon: Jake Long, you can stream it on Disney+.
Scooby Doo
If the best part about Ben 10 for you was all the mystery-solving, especially unlocking the secrets of the wristwatch, then you will enjoy a dive into Scooby Doo. Scooby Doo is one of the old classics in animated shows that is still ongoing. This story follows the adventures of four friends and one dog. Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Shaggy Rogers, Velma Dinkley, and Scooby Doo, their dog, solve mysteries of apparently supernatural incidents.
19 Cartoons like Ben 10 Scooby Doo; Credits: Cartoon Network
What Scooby-Doo and Ben 10 have in common are the mystery aspects. There are many mysteries in the Ben 10 universe that the Tennysons have to solve, and similarly, there are many mysteries that the Scooby Gang has to solve while they go on trips on their Mystery Machine.
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
A new-age animation series, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, came out only in 2015. The story follows the journey of a girl, Kipo Oak, who is looking for her father in a post-apocalyptic world where the beasts have mutated into Wonderbeasts. These beasts would have attacked the human race forcing them into living in burrows. One such beast attacked Kipo’s home, and now she must look for her father.
19 Cartoons like Ben 10 Kipo And The Age of Wonderbeasts; Credits: Netflix
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts have in common with Ben 10 the interaction with these Wonderbeasts. Ben 10 also has to interact with and fight alien life forms. If you are nostalgic for seeing the main characters interact with other life forms, Kipo and the Wonderbeasts is the show to watch. You can stream the show on Netflix.
Summer Camp Island
If what you miss about Ben 10 is the childlike magic and wonder of discovering a whole new world of creatures and people, then Summer Camp Island is the apt show for you. The series follows the adventures of Oscar the Elephant and Hedgehog the hedgehog after they are dropped onto the Summer Camp Island. Although the show is already set in an anthropomorphic world, Summer Camp Island has even more bizarre occurrences that are adventures in themselves.
So if you want to revisit the magic of your childhood, watching TV in the hot and humid summer months, Summer Camp Island is just right for you. Some of the episodes are available on Cartoon Network’s website. The whole series is available on Prime Video for some countries and Apple TV.
Danny Phantom
Danny Phantom is another classic from Cartoon Network that no one will forget soon. The story follows the life of a boy Danny Fenton who accidentally becomes a half-ghost. Now he has to protect and save the world from ghostly entities using his supernatural powers that evolve throughout the show.
19 Cartoons like Ben 10 Danny Phantom; Credits: YouTube
What Danny Phantom and Ben 10 have in common is that Danny’s DNA transformed and turned him into a half-ghost, and Ben’s DNA transformed to turn him into an alien at will, and both of them use their powers to protect their world and their loved ones.
Gravity Falls
Many shows love having the theme of summer adventures. Gravity Falls is one of them. Dipper and Mabel Pines are sent to live with their Great Uncle “Gruncle” Stan in Gravity Falls. The town is full of mysterious and paranormal incidents. The twins must not only help their Gruncle manage his Mystery Shack but also keep an eye on the local mysteries.
Gravity Falls is a fantastic choice if you miss the atmosphere of summer adventures and exploring new places from Ben 10. It has mysteries, supernatural themes, and so much more. If you want to check out the show, it is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Transformers Prime
If we are talking about alliance and science-fiction cartoons, then Transformers is not a far stretch. A team of Autobots, whose leader is Optimus Prime, stay on Earth to battle Decepticons. They also have human allies who help them now and then. The series is mainly set on the events that happen on Earth.
What Transformers Prime has in common with Ben 10 is that they both involve a great deal of interspace war, which humans are dragged into. So if you enjoy a bit of intergalactic conflict, Transformers is a good fit for you. You can watch Transformers Prime on Netflix.
Glitch Techs
Maintaining the theme of science fiction, we have Glitch Techs on the list next. Glitch Techs follows the lives of a group of teenagers who are responsible for handling glitches. These glitches cause video games to manifest into the real world and wreak a great deal of havoc for the people in their city. These teenagers must run errands to help contain these glitches.
19 Cartoons like Ben 10 Glitch Techs; Credits: Netflix
Ben 10 and Glitch Techs have the premise of science-fiction in common. The difference is that Ben has to deal with aliens, and the Glitch Techs have to deal with video game monsters. Both series have some epically cool action scenes that are worth a watch. If you want to watch Glitch Techs, it is up for streaming on Netflix, and you don’t have to go further than that.
Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures is a show about a close group family. Jackie is an archaeologist, and his uncle is the owner of an ancient artifact shop. Jackie’s niece, Jade, moves in with them and the three of them go on adventures together, uncovering ancient secrets and solving supernatural puzzles.
If you liked the bonding Ben, Gwen and Grandpa had throughout the show as a family, and then you will like Jackie Chan Adventures. Although the themes are different, with Ben 10 being about alien watches and space wars, and Jackie Chan Adventures being about ancient artifacts and east-Asian magical themes, both the series have themes of family and growing to understand them. You can watch it on AppleTV or Prime Video, although it is not available in all countries yet.
Atomic Betty
Since we are talking about space fiction and alien life, the next series is Atomic Betty. Atomic Betty follows the life of Betty Barrett, who lives a normal and quiet life on Earth. However, she has a secret. She is a part of the Galactic Guardians. The team is dedicated to protecting the galaxy and handling any crisis that arises.
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If you enjoyed the bits of outer space travel and interactions with alien life forms, you would enjoy the simple animation series, Atomic Betty. If you want to catch a glimpse of it, the show is available on YouTube TV.
Kid Cosmic
Kid Cosmic is another of the newer additions to the list of series. The story follows the adventures of Kid Mulligan, who comes across a spaceship crash where he finds the five Cosmic Stones of Power. The power of the stones attracts alien invaders, which means Kid Mulligan must join with a rag-tag team to protect the stones.
19 Cartoons like Ben 10 Kid Cosmic; Credits: Netflix
Ben finds the alien wristwatch at a crash site too. They seem to have similar premises for the beginning, so if you want to feel the familiar warmth of Ben 10 again, you should give Kid Cosmic a shot. You can find it on Netflix for streaming.
Steven Universe
One of the best superheroes shows about protecting the planet is Steven Universe. The show follows the life of a boy, Steven, who is a half-Gem. Gems are ancient alien warriors who get their life forms from gems and fight to protect humanity from threats. Steven is the son of Rose Quartz, a gem who led Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl into protecting the planet. He now has to learn about his powers and responsibilities and eventually learn how to protect the planet.
The themes Ben 10 and Steven Universe have in common are protecting the planet and coming of age. There are also themes of both the boys growing up and learning about responsibilities and kindness and the refreshing bonding with their family and friends. If you want to try out Steven Universe, you should check out Hulu, where it is streaming!
This concludes our list of 19 cartoons like Ben 10. We hope you will find them to your taste and enjoy the feeling of nostalgia about going on adventures during summers and fighting aliens. If there is any show like Ben 10 that we have missed, do let us know in the comment section!
