Stars in the Trash

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Stars in the Trash is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. ElecHead, Will You Snail? and GRIS lead the list, with ElecHead reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Stars in the Trash special.

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The closest game to Stars in the Trash is ElecHead — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Will You Snail? and GRIS follow close behind.

#1ElecHead93 #2Will You Snail?94 #3GRIS93 #4The Pedestrian94 #5Creaks93

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Games like Stars in the Trash

41 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

93

ElecHead

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCozyLinear2DMelee

Steam👍 97%· 1.3K

Year 2019Dev NamaTakahashiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping deep simulation

Steam GOG Nintendo

#2Will You Snail?

94

Will You Snail?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeCozyExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82

Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

Steam PS Nintendo

93

GRIS

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeCasual2DRelaxing

Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125

Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, while skipping deep simulation

#4The Pedestrian

94

The Pedestrian

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeCozy2DRelaxing

Steam👍 97%· 5.9KRAWG👍 83%· 151MC82IGDB73· 2OC79· 31

Year 2020Dev Skookum ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing and visual 3d, while skipping deep simulation

93

Creaks

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeCasualLinearCartoon2D

Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB70· 1OC80· 26

Year 2020Dev Amanita DesignOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

92

LocoRoco

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB91· 2

Year 2006Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

92

Donkey Kong

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB90· 2

Year 1994Dev Pax Softonica · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#8Planet of Lana

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Planet of Lana

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeCasualCozy2D

Steam👍 93%· 9.6KIGDB93· 3OC81· 90

Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, setting anime and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

95

Snake Pass

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90

Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Moss: Book II

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Moss: Book II

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCozyCasualNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 99%· 743IGDB85· 4OC85· 56

Year 2022Dev PolyarcPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

#11Stick it to the Man!

92

Stick it to the Man!

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39

Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

#12Sound Shapes

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Sound Shapes

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB87· 9

Year 2012Dev Queasy Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

#13Hue

92

Hue

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB78· 16OC79· 64

Year 2016Dev Fiddlesticks · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

92

Wandersong

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeCozyCasualExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 3.9KRAWG👍 66%· 95IGDB89· 5OC84· 43

Year 2018Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

91

Psychonauts

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeExplorationMeleeDark

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8

Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Stars in the Trash?: The closest game to Stars in the Trash is ElecHead, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Stars in the Trash?: The three closest games to Stars in the Trash are: 1. ElecHead (93/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Will You Snail? (94/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. GRIS (93/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Stars in the Trash's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Will You Snail? similar to Stars in the Trash?: Yes, very much so — Will You Snail? scores 94/100 similarity to Stars in the Trash. They share 9 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Stars in the Trash?: The best Platformer games similar to Stars in the Trash are ElecHead, Will You Snail?, GRIS and The Pedestrian. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Stars in the Trash attributes like precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Stars in the Trash calculated?: We compare Stars in the Trash against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Stars in the Trash experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.