What is the best game similar to Between the Stars?

The closest game to Between the Stars is X3: Terran Conflict, scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, deep simulation and sandbox freedom. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Between the Stars?

The three closest games to Between the Stars are: 1. X3: Terran Conflict (73/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal (76/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. SteamWorld Heist (64/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Between the Stars's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 18 dimensions.

Is 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal similar to Between the Stars?

Yes, very much so — 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal scores 76/100 similarity to Between the Stars. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Between the Stars?

The best RPG games similar to Between the Stars are X3: Terran Conflict, 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal, SteamWorld Heist and DAVE THE DIVER. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Between the Stars attributes like deep RPG systems, deep simulation and sandbox freedom.

How is similarity to Between the Stars calculated?

We compare Between the Stars against every game in our catalog using 18 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Between the Stars experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Between the Stars is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, sandbox world and melee combat in quite the same way. We compared Between the Stars against over 6,700 titles across 18 gameplay attributes and found 46 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. X3: Terran Conflict, 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal and SteamWorld Heist lead the list, with X3: Terran Conflict reaching a 73/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Between the Stars special.

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Top games similar to Between the Stars

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Between the Stars. Each one has been evaluated across 18 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1X3: Terran ConflictClosest on genre

iRank77

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 85%· 2.8KRAWG👍 60%· 63MC73IGDB90· 1

Year 2008Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Between the Stars, expect deep RPG systems, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings base building, resource management and social trading, while skipping adventure storytelling

A game from the X series of games. The whole series consists of four main games - X: Beyond the Frontier, X2: The Threat, X3: Reunion and X Rebirth - and the sequels to them. Sequels, which include X3: Terran Conflict, can be considered as stand-alone games, their difference from the "main" games is that the sequels develop the ideas that first appear in the "main" games.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: progression.

It predates Between the Stars by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2鬼谷八荒 Tale of ImmortalClosest overall match

iRank55

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalMeleeSandbox WorldProceduralExploration

Steam👍 55%· 226K

Year 2021Dev 鬼谷工作室 · Lightning GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Between the Stars, expect deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

Tale of Immortal is an open-world sandbox game based on Chinese mythology and cultivation. You will grow to become immortal, conquer the beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Season, make your choices carefully and grasp your own destiny.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Between the Stars.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World91Progression42Setting0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeTacticalSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Between the Stars, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals.

It predates Between the Stars by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeProceduralExplorationCasual

Steam👍 97%· 150KRAWG👍 87%· 188OC90· 87

Year 2023Dev MINTROCKET · NexonPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Between the Stars: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

Welcome to 'DAVE THE DIVER', a marine adventure set in the mysterious Blue Hole. Explore the sea with Dave by day, and run a sushi restaurant at night. Uncover the secrets of the Blue Hole, and unwrap this deep sea mystery involving 3 friends, each with distinct personalities. New adventures await.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and progression.

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#5Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

iRank88

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalMeleeSci-FiNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Between the Stars, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve is the first original Invincible game from Skybound Games, the creator-led company behind Invincible and The Walking Dead.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and setting.

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#6Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

iRank93

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalMagicFantasyMedieval

Steam👍 93%· 1.6K

Year 2020Dev Entertainment Forge · GrabTheGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Between the Stars, expect deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

ADD FULL GAME TO YOUR WISHLISThttps://store.steampowered.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: setting and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Combat44Setting0Progression0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalMagicRangedNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84

Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Between the Stars: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: setting and visuals.

It predates Between the Stars by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat43Setting0Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeProceduralRangedFantasy

Steam👍 80%· 255MC65

Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Between the Stars, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, real-time strategy and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

June 11, 2009 - Update Two new playable Orc classes: Lord (Warrior) or Shaman. Expanded gameplay: Orcs consume twice as much food, learn martial skills faster, manufacture items slower, and the Shaman uses totems to summon creatures. Several new items regardless of character class.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: setting and progression.

It predates Between the Stars by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9South Park: The Fractured But WholeClosest on progression

iRank84

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationDark

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Between the Stars: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and setting cartoon, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: setting and visuals.

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#10Chasm

iRank72

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeProceduralExplorationFantasy

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Between the Stars, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: setting and visuals.

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#11Katana ZERO

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiNarrativeDark

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Between the Stars: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and setting.

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#12Islets

iRank88

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Between the Stars, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: setting and visuals.

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#13ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

iRank91

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExplorationDarkHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Between the Stars: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat75Setting0Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Between the Stars, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and setting.

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#15BlazBlue Entropy Effect

iRank91

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeProceduralNarrativeHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Between the Stars, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

A brand-new action roguelite developed by a team with years of experience in action games, ready to present the best 2D action combat experience the world has ever seen! Each character has their own traits and hundreds of moves to choose from as you create your unique combos.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: setting and visuals.

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Complete list of Between the Stars alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Between the Stars, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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Below Kryll

RPG · Adventure

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

RPG · Platformer

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

RPG · Platformer

Dust: An Elysian Tail

RPG · Action RPG

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

RPG · Platformer

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

RPG · Action RPG

10,000,000

RPG · Puzzle

Super Castlevania IV

RPG · Action RPG

Aztaka

RPG · Action RPG

KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

RPG · Action RPG

Comix Zone

RPG · Action RPG

Viewtiful Joe

RPG · Action RPG

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

RPG · Adventure

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

RPG · Action RPG

Mega Man Zero

RPG · Action RPG

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

RPG · Action RPG

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

RPG · Action RPG

The Revenge of Shinobi

RPG · Action RPG

Batman: The Video Game

RPG · Action RPG

BloodRayne (Legacy)

RPG · Action RPG

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

RPG · Action RPG

Castlevania

RPG · Action RPG

Castlevania: Bloodlines

RPG · Action RPG

Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku

RPG

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

RPG · Action RPG

Rampage

RPG · Action RPG

Mega Man Zero 2

RPG · Action RPG

Mega Man Zero 3

RPG · Action RPG

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist

RPG · Action RPG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Between the Stars?: The closest game to Between the Stars is X3: Terran Conflict, scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, deep simulation and sandbox freedom. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Between the Stars?: The three closest games to Between the Stars are: 1. X3: Terran Conflict (73/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal (76/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. SteamWorld Heist (64/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Between the Stars's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal similar to Between the Stars?: Yes, very much so — 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal scores 76/100 similarity to Between the Stars. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Between the Stars?: The best RPG games similar to Between the Stars are X3: Terran Conflict, 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal, SteamWorld Heist and DAVE THE DIVER. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Between the Stars attributes like deep RPG systems, deep simulation and sandbox freedom.
How is similarity to Between the Stars calculated?: We compare Between the Stars against every game in our catalog using 18 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Between the Stars experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.