Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMelee2DCasual
Steam👍 98%· 696
Year 2017Dev Viridino StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC
Ristar is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Pinkman, Gravity Circuit and Duke Nukem lead the list, with Pinkman reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Ristar special.
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The closest game to Ristar is Pinkman — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Gravity Circuit and Duke Nukem follow close behind.
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Steam👍 88%· 137
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Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art
IGDB87· 1
Year 1994Dev Epic Games
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi
≠ Its own twist: shooter, while skipping melee combat
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SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
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Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB76· 2
Year 1994Dev Shiny Entertainment · Tec Toy
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling
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SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art
IGDB69· 2
Year 1996Dev Capcom · Ocean SoftwareOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DPixel Art
IGDB90· 11OC89· 88
Year 2015Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtFantasy
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Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB67· 2
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Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DPixel ArtDark
IGDB86· 1
Year 1989Dev Capcom · Walt Disney Computer Software
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-FiPixel Art2D
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Ristar?
- The closest game to Ristar is Pinkman, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Ristar?
- The three closest games to Ristar are: 1. Pinkman (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Gravity Circuit (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Duke Nukem (97/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Ristar's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 7 dimensions.
- Is Gravity Circuit similar to Ristar?
- Yes, very much so — Gravity Circuit scores 97/100 similarity to Ristar. They share 6 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to Ristar?
- The best Platformer games similar to Ristar are Pinkman, Gravity Circuit, Duke Nukem and Jazz Jackrabbit. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Ristar attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Ristar calculated?
- We compare Ristar against every game in our catalog using 7 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 Ristar experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.