11 Games like Once Upon a Katamari on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Once Upon a Katamari down to the 11 that fit the “PlayStation” category. PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords, Katamari Damacy Reroll and Ōkami top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Once Upon a Katamari.

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The best games like Once Upon a Katamari on PlayStation

11 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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#2Katamari Damacy RerollClosest on visuals

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCasualFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB85· 7OC83· 65

Year 2018Dev MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Once Upon a Katamari, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, vibe relaxing and melee combat, while skipping historical setting

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#3ŌkamiClosest on setting

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalSkill TreeThird Person

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Year 2006Dev Clover Studio · CapcomOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping vibe casual

It predates Once Upon a Katamari by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Katamari Damacy

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonOffline

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Year 2004Dev Keita Takahashi · NamcoOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: offline, while skipping vibe casual

It predates Once Upon a Katamari by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Sayonara Wild Hearts

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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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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalThird PersonExploration

Steam👍 89%· 1.8KIGDB84· 6

Year 2011Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems and exploration and discovery, while skipping vibe casual

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

It predates Once Upon a Katamari by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 174KRAWG👍 94%· 195IGDB85· 2OC87· 120

Year 2025Dev AdHoc StudioOn PC · PS

✓ If you enjoyed Once Upon a Katamari, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping fantasy world

Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy where choices matter. Manage a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes and strategize who to send to emergencies around the city, all while balancing office politics, personal relationships, and your own quest to become a hero.

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

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#8Crash Bash

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird Person

Year 2000Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Once Upon a Katamari, expect puzzle design, fantasy world and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, setting medieval and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Once Upon a Katamari by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9The Beatles: Rock Band

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerCasualOfflineCo-op

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Year 2009Dev Harmonix Music Systems · MTV GamesOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: offline and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

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

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#10Angry 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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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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