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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 45 games similar to ROLLING STAR down to the 21 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. VVVVVV, STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ and The Swapper top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to ROLLING STAR.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to ROLLING STAR is VVVVVV — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ and The Swapper follow close behind.

#1VVVVVV78 #2STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™71 #3The Swapper63 #4The Gunk60 #5Gato Roboto84

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like ROLLING STAR

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1VVVVVVClosest on genre

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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

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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Setting84Tone0

#2STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeSci-FiSpaceExplorationSolo

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Cal Kestis—one of the last surviving members of the Jedi Order after the purge of Order 66—is now a Padawan on the run. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an action-adventure game set after Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith™.

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

Genre100Combat100Progression100Setting85Tone0Visuals0

Steam Epic Xbox

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The Swapper

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

Sci-FiSpaceExploration2DSolo

Steam👍 94%· 7.5KRAWG👍 63%· 528MC87IGDB88· 10OC85· 33

Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

The Swapper is a classical platform game with several elements of Metroidvania focused on solving puzzles. The game follows a female astronaut stranded on the abandoned space research station in a science-fictional universe.

Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: tone.

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

Genre100Progression100Setting93Visuals62Tone0

#4The GunkClosest on setting

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The Gunk

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeSci-FiSpaceExplorationSolo

Steam👍 86%· 5.7KIGDB66· 4OC71· 75

Year 2021Dev Image & Form · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping precision platforming

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

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#5Gato RobotoClosest overall match

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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

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone86Setting63

Steam GOG Nintendo

82

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

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone71Setting63

82

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

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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone76Setting46

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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

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

Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone66Setting63Visuals62

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Rain World

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Progression57Tone39Setting33

#10Metroid Fusion

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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

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

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting62Progression54

75

Bad Bots

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2

Year 2013Dev Point Five Projects · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and single-player focus, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

As Sam McRae, last surviving member of the “Titan Hauler” crew, you must hack and blast your way through an onslaught of truly bad 'bots to find a way to prevent a potential planet-destroying catastrophe.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for ROLLING STAR.

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

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Combat82Setting62

#12PixelJunk Nom Nom Galaxy

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PixelJunk Nom Nom Galaxy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KMC68IGDB72· 3

Year 2015Playtime ~5hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and vibe casual, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

From the award-winning developers behind PixelJunk Monsters, PixelJunk Eden, and PixelJunk Shooter comes a genre-blending mash-up of Soup-tacular proportions! Welcome to Soup Co., Astroworker! As an integral part of the Soup Co.

Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for ROLLING STAR.

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

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting62Progression58Tone0

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Axiom Verge

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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Setting48Tone0

Steam Epic Xbox

72

Carrion

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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Setting45Tone0

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Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeSci-FiExploration2DSolo

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

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

###Best for mobile The game is an adventure-platformer, where the player takes control over the main character, traveling through the Martian caves. You will have to manage the thrust of the jetpack that the protagonist has. The game was released on the PC in 2012. Before this, it was repeatedly recognized as the best game for mobile devices. ###Key features The game is set in the future.

Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: tone.

It predates ROLLING STAR by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Setting68Visuals62Tone0

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