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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 41 games similar to Stars in the Trash down to the 18 that fit the “Narrative” category. Snake Pass, Wandersong and Zup! X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Stars in the Trash.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Stars in the Trash is Snake Pass — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Wandersong and Zup! X follow close behind.

#1Snake Pass84 #2Wandersong73 #3Zup! X72 #4Planet of Lana70 #5Moss: Book II70

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The best narrative games like Stars in the Trash

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Stars in the Trash. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Snake PassClosest overall match

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Stars in the Trash: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Stars in the Trash.

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#2WandersongClosest on tone

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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

A musical adventure where you use singing to save the world! Play as a silly bard who embarks on a globe-trotting journey to learn about the mysterious Earthsong, said to be able to prevent the universe’s imminent end. Along the way there’s a huge cast of characters to meet, puzzles to solve and songs to sing!

Where it drifts furthest from Stars in the Trash: setting.

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Zup! X

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 6.8KRAWG👍 28%· 28

Year 2018Dev Quiet RiverPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, vibe relaxing and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions. The player's goal to keep the blue ball on the platform for 3 seconds in order to pass the level. ▪ 60+ Levels ▪ 2880 Achievements "Zup!" powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.

Where it drifts furthest from Stars in the Trash: setting.

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#4Planet 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

Where it drifts furthest from Stars in the Trash: setting.

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#5Moss: 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

Quill is back! In Moss: Book II, the story picks up right where things left off following the successful rescue of Quill’s uncle Argus.

Where it drifts furthest from Stars in the Trash: setting and visuals.

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70

Figment

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyExploration

Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB89· 3OC79· 33

Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Stars in the Trash: setting and visuals.

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#7Little Misfortune

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Little Misfortune

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeCasualCozy2D

Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1

Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Stars in the Trash: setting.

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#8Will You Snail?

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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

Dear humans, I wanted to let you know that I am better than you. You are all doomed and this game is a celebration of my superiority.Why should you play this? To entertain me. I made this game for for MY personal entertainment... Oh come on, don't worry... I'll totally make you feel like you stand a chance. Humans get frustrated so easily... pathetic.What is this game?

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Steam PS Nintendo

#9CreaksClosest on setting

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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

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#10The Pedestrian

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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

The Pedestrian is a 2.5D side-scrolling puzzle platformer that takes an interesting twist on the genre. It's a build-your-own-solution game with a unique art style centered around public signs, e.g., male & female bathroom symbols, elevator symbol, etc.

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68

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

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

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#12Freedom Planet

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Freedom Planet

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCozyNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force.

Where it drifts furthest from Stars in the Trash: setting.

It predates Stars in the Trash by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Tinykin

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCozyNarrativeExplorationMelee

Steam👍 98%· 4.1KRAWG👍 90%· 88IGDB83· 3OC82· 45

Year 2022Dev Splashteam · tinyBuildPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Milo arrives on Earth to find that he's way too small, everybody's gone and a day hasn't passed since 1991! Team up with the mysterious tinykin and use their unique powers to create ladders, bridges, explosions and a lot more!

Where it drifts furthest from Stars in the Trash: setting and visuals.

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#14Freedom Planet 2

65

Freedom Planet 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCozyNarrative2DMelee

Steam👍 96%· 1.7KIGDB88· 1OC83· 26

Dev GalaxyTrailPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Join the heroes of Avalice as they face their greatest challenge yet! An ancient terror has emerged from the depths of the ocean. Merga, a water dragon from Avalice's oldest and deadliest war, has been freed from her crystal prison as a consequence of the Kingdom Stone's destruction.

Where it drifts furthest from Stars in the Trash: setting.

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Sunblaze

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCozyNarrative2DMelee

Steam👍 91%· 466OC75· 12

Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

”Whose blood is that on the walls?” -Josie Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be an actual superhero? Well, then you need to help Josie to beat the superhero training simulator, and to become the hero our world needs!

Where it drifts furthest from Stars in the Trash: setting.

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