7 Games like Once Upon a Katamari on Mobile that you should try

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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.

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Once Upon a Katamari down to the 7 that fit the “Mobile” category. PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords, Sayonara Wild Hearts and Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Once Upon a Katamari.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

The best games like Once Upon a Katamari on Mobile

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Once Upon a Katamari. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the WarlordsClosest overall match

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCasualFantasy2D

Steam👍 87%· 1.1KRAWG👍 84%· 92MC84IGDB84· 5

Year 2007Dev D3 PublisherPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Once Upon a Katamari, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, visual 2d and visual isometric, while skipping historical setting

PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers, for the first time ever, classic puzzle-game action backed with an epic story of good vs. evil. Challenge your match 3 skills as you battle against computer opponents to save the Kingdom of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane.

Where it drifts furthest from Once Upon a Katamari: visuals.

It predates Once Upon a Katamari by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Sayonara Wild HeartsClosest on visuals

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualFantasyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 97%· 8.8KIGDB81· 7OC84· 53

Year 2019Dev Simogo · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · Switch · PC

✓ Like Once Upon a Katamari, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, melee combat and visual 3d, while skipping historical setting

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#3Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrativeIsometric2D

Steam👍 98%· 1.3KRAWG👍 90%· 30

Year 1996Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Once Upon a Katamari, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping fantasy world

Sam is an ordinary kid who, with the help of his red cape, turns into "superhero" Pajama Sam. In No Need to Hide When It’s Dark Outside, Pajama Sam journeys into the land of darkness (his closet) to face his fears.

Where it drifts furthest from Once Upon a Katamari: visuals.

It predates Once Upon a Katamari by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Angry Birds Star Wars

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerFantasyOfflineSci-Fi

IGDB64· 4

Year 2012Dev Rovio Entertainment · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Once Upon a Katamari: puzzle design, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, offline and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Once Upon a Katamari: visuals and setting.

It predates Once Upon a Katamari by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Osu!

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFree to Play

Year 2007Dev ppyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Once Upon a Katamari, it's known for puzzle design, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: co op and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Once Upon a Katamari by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Zuma's Revenge!

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualMeleeMagicHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 3.4KRAWG👍 78%· 128MC78IGDB75· 6

Year 2009Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Once Upon a Katamari, it's known for puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

An irresistible force has taken our fearless frog to an island where the ribbeting puzzle-action of Zuma has evolved in amazing ways… but evil spirits and tenacious tiki bosses rule the land! Survive the ire of the island by firing stone spheres to destroy the deadly stream of balls. Conquer over 60 levels by staying sharp and avoiding hidden traps.

Where it drifts furthest from Once Upon a Katamari: visuals.

It predates Once Upon a Katamari by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualCozy2D

Steam👍 91%· 372

Year 2010Dev ZeptoLab · ChillingoOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Shared with Once Upon a Katamari: puzzle design, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Once Upon a Katamari: visuals.

It predates Once Upon a Katamari by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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