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ROLLING STAR is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Berry, SHEEPO and Gato Roboto lead the list, with Berry reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes ROLLING STAR special.

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The closest game to ROLLING STAR is Berry — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. SHEEPO and Gato Roboto follow close behind.

#1Berry95 #2SHEEPO93 #3Gato Roboto94 #4Iconoclasts93 #5Owlboy92

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Games like ROLLING STAR

45 similar games found

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Berry

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

93

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SHEEPO

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

94

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Gato Roboto

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

Steam GOG Nintendo

93

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Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

92

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Owlboy

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

#6Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

91

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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

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

Steam Xbox Nintendo

92

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Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

#8Metroid Fusion

90

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Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

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

87

iRank96

qomp

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

88

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ANIMAL WELL

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

#11Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

89

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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

#12Rogue Legacy 2

87

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Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeExploration2DSoloHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Steam Epic Xbox

#13The Messenger

87

iRank88

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeExplorationPixel Art2DSolo

Steam👍 93%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 334MC84IGDB87· 8OC86· 81

Year 2018Dev Sabotage · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and single-player focus, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Steam Epic Xbox

88

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VVVVVV

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

#15Ori and the Blind Forest

86

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Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeCozyExploration2DSolo

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

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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 95/100 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 (95/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. SHEEPO (93/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Gato Roboto (94/100, 9 shared attributes). All share ROLLING STAR's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is SHEEPO similar to ROLLING STAR?: Yes, very much so — SHEEPO scores 93/100 similarity to ROLLING STAR. They share 7 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, SHEEPO, Gato Roboto and Iconoclasts. 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.