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iRank85
AdventureMetroidvania
MeleeCozySci-FiExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47
Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch
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The best games like ROLLING STAR on Nintendo Switch
15 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.
AdventureMetroidvania
MeleeCozySci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57
Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC
AdventureMetroidvania
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
AdventureMetroidvania
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
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iRank85
AdventureMetroidvania
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.
Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Visuals63Setting0
AdventureMetroidvania
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.
Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone78Visuals62Setting0
AdventureMetroidvania
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
AdventureMetroidvania
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
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: setting and tone.
It predates ROLLING STAR by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Visuals62Progression57Tone49Setting0
AdventureMetroidvania
MeleeSci-FiExploration2DSolo
Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38
Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and horror tension, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: tone.
It predates ROLLING STAR by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals62Setting52Tone0
AdventureMetroidvania
MeleeSci-FiExploration2DSolo
Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45
Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: tone and setting.
It predates ROLLING STAR by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals62Setting39Tone0
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: tone.
Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals62Tone0
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65
iRank89
AdventureMetroidvania
MeleeExploration2DPixel ArtSolo
Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB86· 11OC84· 43
Year 2013Dev Abstraction Games · Cellar Door GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: setting and combat.
It predates ROLLING STAR by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Progression100Visuals100Combat49Setting0
AdventureMetroidvania
MeleeExploration2DSoloNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121
Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: tone and setting.
Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals61Tone0Setting0
AdventureMetroidvania
MeleeExplorationSoloMultiplayerNarrative
Steam👍 79%· 20KIGDB76· 14OC74· 67
Year 2015Dev Vigil Games · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping precision platforming
Where it drifts furthest from ROLLING STAR: tone and setting.
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.
Genre100Combat100Progression81Tone0Setting0Visuals0