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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming in quite the same way. We compared Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat against over 6,700 titles across 1 gameplay attributes and found 48 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ristar, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Rayman Origins lead the list, with Ristar reaching a 45/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat special.

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The closest game to Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat is Ristar — scoring 45/100 on our similarity scale. Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Rayman Origins follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat

48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat. Each one has been evaluated across 1 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.

#1Ristar
Ristar
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 100%· 11
Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting scifi

It predates Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opCasualFantasy
IGDB95· 7OC91· 150
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, fantasy world and single-player focus

Rayman Origins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and fantasy world

It predates Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

Donkey Kong Bananza
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSkill Tree2DThird Person
IGDB90· 3OC91· 172
Year 2025Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

Super Mario Maker 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB87· 12OC88· 120
Year 2019Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d

Donkey Kong Country Returns
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB86· 7
Year 2010Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and co op

It predates Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

SpeedRunners
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflinePvP
Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20
Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and vibe casual

In a city filled with superheroes, getting to crimes becomes a competition on its own. Fortunately there are enough rockets, bombs, grappling hooks, spikes, and other goodies lying around -- to make the competition fun and fast. Welcome to SpeedRunners.

It predates Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

DuckTales: Remastered
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeCasualCartoon2D
Steam👍 88%· 7.8KIGDB75· 13
Year 2013Dev Capcom · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and melee combat

It predates Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineOnline
Steam👍 84%· 4.3KIGDB85· 10OC80· 129
Year 2020Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel

Kirby: Planet Robobot
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerRanged2D
IGDB82· 15OC84· 58
Year 2016Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, ranged combat and single-player focus

It predates Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCasualFantasy2DThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and fantasy world

It predates Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Disney's The Jungle Book
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1
Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, melee combat and single-player focus

It predates Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Super Paper Mario
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloDarkFantasyLootSkill Tree
IGDB78· 3
Year 2007Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

It predates Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Rayman
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DPixel Art
IGDB78· 2
Year 1995Dev Ubi Pictures · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual 2d

It predates Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat?
The closest game to Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat is Ristar, scoring 45/100 on our similarity scale. They share 1 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat?
The three closest games to Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat are: 1. Ristar (45/100, 1 shared attributes) 2. Super Mario Bros. Wonder (45/100, 1 shared attributes) 3. Rayman Origins (45/100, 1 shared attributes). All share Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 1 dimensions.
Is Super Mario Bros. Wonder similar to Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat?
Moderately so — Super Mario Bros. Wonder scores 45/100 similarity to Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat. They share 1 attributes, including precision platforming. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Platformer games are similar to Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat?
The best Platformer games similar to Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat are Ristar, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Rayman Origins and Spiritfarer. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat attributes like precision platforming.
How is similarity to Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat calculated?
We compare Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat against every game in our catalog using 1 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 Rooftop Rascal: The Midnight Cat experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.