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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 46 games similar to Between the Stars down to the 7 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. The Banner Saga 2, SteamWorld Heist and Chasm top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Between the Stars.

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Between the Stars is The Banner Saga 2 — scoring 54/100 on our similarity scale. SteamWorld Heist and Chasm follow close behind.

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The best games like Between the Stars on Nintendo Switch

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1The Banner Saga 2
The Banner Saga 2
RPGAction 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
#2SteamWorld Heist
SteamWorld Heist
RPGAction 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
#3Chasm
Chasm
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat77World59Setting0
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat72World41Setting0
Dex
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19
Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Between the Stars: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World49Combat44Setting28
Forgotton Anne
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Combat76Setting30Visuals0
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeExplorationMagicCozy
Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52
Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

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

It predates Between the Stars by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat54Setting0Visuals0

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