What is the best game similar to ROLLING STAR?

The closest game to ROLLING STAR is Berry, scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like ROLLING STAR?

The three closest games to ROLLING STAR are: 1. Berry (81/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Gato Roboto (84/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Iconoclasts (82/100, 9 shared attributes). All share ROLLING STAR's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 10 dimensions.

Is Gato Roboto similar to ROLLING STAR?

Yes, very much so — Gato Roboto scores 84/100 similarity to ROLLING STAR. They share 9 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Adventure games are similar to ROLLING STAR?

The best Adventure games similar to ROLLING STAR are Berry, Gato Roboto, Iconoclasts and Owlboy. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key ROLLING STAR attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

How is similarity to ROLLING STAR calculated?

We compare ROLLING STAR against every game in our catalog using 10 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 ROLLING STAR experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

Few titles capture what makes ROLLING STAR unique: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat. After measuring 10 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 45 most faithful alternatives. Berry, Gato Roboto and Iconoclasts top the ranking, with Berry at number one (81/100).

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

Top games similar to ROLLING STAR

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to ROLLING STAR. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1BerryClosest on genre

iRank99

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeCozyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 99%· 145

Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, single-player focus and visual topdown, while skipping setting scifi

RPG Maker MZ Game Jam "Touch the Star"Berry won first place in the official RPG Maker MZ Game Jam "Touch the Star." About the GameBerry is a short orthogonal 3D platformer centered on delivering light bullet-hell challenges and precise projectile manipulation using its unique web-orbiting systems.

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#2Gato RobotoClosest overall match

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeCozySci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty and single-player focus, while skipping setting space

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MeleeCozySci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus, while skipping setting space

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#4Owlboy

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeCozySci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping setting space

Owlboy is a pixel-art platformer game about an owl-humanoid boy called Otus. When his homeland was attacked by pirates, Otus starts an adventure to protect his home and reveal the secrets of his race. He makes new friends on the way. Each of them has special powers, useful during fights.

Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: setting.

It predates ROLLING STAR by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5VVVVVV

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeSci-FiSpaceExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 76%· 512MC81IGDB80· 4

Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

VVVVVV is a 2D platformer designed in retro style. You play as Captain Viridian, the fearless leader of the team of conquerors of the dimension. And unexpectedly you crash and lose touch with each other. You will have to explore the world in which you are trapped and find your partners. You have the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of old-school accompanied by a great soundtrack.

Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: tone.

It predates ROLLING STAR by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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MeleeCozySci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting space

It predates ROLLING STAR by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#7SHEEPO

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeCozyExploration2DSolo

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping setting scifi

Sheepo is a quirky metroidvania platformer featuring a shape-shifting sheep-thing, who must traverse an uncharted planet in order to collect samples of each living species for an intergalactic species database.

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IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, single-player focus and loot and gear systems, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates ROLLING STAR by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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MeleeCozySci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 94%· 52KIGDB62· 11OC67· 67

Year 2017Dev Videocult · Adult Swim GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, roguelike runs and horror tension, while skipping setting space

Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: setting and tone.

It predates ROLLING STAR by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#10ANIMAL WELL

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeCozyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 24KRAWG👍 83%· 77OC89· 57

Year 2024Dev Shared MemoryPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting scifi

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter creatures both beautiful and unsettling, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: setting.

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Steam

#11Shantae: Half-Genie HeroClosest on tone

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeCozyExploration2DSolo

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71

Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, fantasy world and single-player focus, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: setting.

It predates ROLLING STAR by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox Nintendo

#12qomp

iRank96

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeExploration2DPixel ArtSolo

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

You have been trapped between paddles for decades. Now it is time to take matters into your own hands and try to escape this endless torment. In qomp you use only a single button to defeat bosses, solve puzzles and overcome platforming challenges. At the end of your journey lies freedom. Or does it?

Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: tone.

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Steam GOG

#13Axiom Verge

iRank87

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90

Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, setting cyberpunk and single-player focus, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: tone and setting.

It predates ROLLING STAR by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#14Carrion

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: tone and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#15Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeCozyExploration2DSolo

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, fantasy world and single-player focus, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: setting.

It predates ROLLING STAR by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to ROLLING STAR?: The closest game to ROLLING STAR is Berry, scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like ROLLING STAR?: The three closest games to ROLLING STAR are: 1. Berry (81/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Gato Roboto (84/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Iconoclasts (82/100, 9 shared attributes). All share ROLLING STAR's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Gato Roboto similar to ROLLING STAR?: Yes, very much so — Gato Roboto scores 84/100 similarity to ROLLING STAR. They share 9 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to ROLLING STAR?: The best Adventure games similar to ROLLING STAR are Berry, Gato Roboto, Iconoclasts and Owlboy. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key ROLLING STAR attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to ROLLING STAR calculated?: We compare ROLLING STAR against every game in our catalog using 10 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 ROLLING STAR experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.