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We filtered the 46 games similar to Between the Stars down to the 15 that fit the “Xbox” 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 “Xbox” 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 Xbox

15 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 2Closest on genre

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The Banner Saga 2

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.

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#2SteamWorld HeistClosest overall match

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SteamWorld Heist

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.

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#3ChasmClosest on progression

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Chasm

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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat77World59Setting0

#4South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat72World41Setting0

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#5STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationCyberpunk

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

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

It predates Between the Stars by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat78Setting35Visuals0

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Dex

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

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Islets

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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat77World45Setting0

#8Forgotton Anne

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Forgotton Anne

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.

Genre100Game mode100Combat76Setting30Visuals0

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Katana ZERO

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.

Genre100Game mode100Combat78Setting23Visuals0

#10ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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

#11Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExplorationNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

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

It predates Between the Stars by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat80Progression66Setting0Visuals0

#12Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

#13NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Between the Stars, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0

#14Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeStealthRangedHistorical

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, stealth mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Combat37Setting0Visuals0

#15BloodRayne (Legacy)

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BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Between the Stars: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

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.

It predates Between the Stars by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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