Games like Ristar
Looking for games like Ristar? Here are top platformer recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, Vectorman or Ecco the Dolphin.
- 73%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsstability, story73% User Score 43 reviews
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, released as The Super Shinobi II in Japan, is the fourth game in the Shinobi series and a direct sequel to The Revenge of Shinobi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master.
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- 72%Game Brain Scoregraphicsmusic, stability72% User Score 41 reviews
By the year 2049, Earth has been turned into a toxic waste dump. Humankind has fled into space leaving behind an army of mechanized “Orbots” to clean up the mess. But when the Orbot leader “WarHead” goes haywire and starts a global revolt against the humans, it falls on the shoulders of the last Orbot loyal to its human masters to save the planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vectorman.
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- 46%Game Brain Scoregraphicsmusic, story89% User Score 9 reviewsCritic Score 30%1 reviews
Travel through time along with Ecco the dolphin, in the only game that could call itself a "dolphin simulator". Indeed, you can do pretty much everything a typical dolphin does, including eating fish, surfacing in order to breathe, using your biological sonar and of course, jumping out of the water to amaze your friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecco the Dolphin.
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- 85%Game Brain Scoregraphics85% User Score 54 reviewsCritic Score 60%1 reviews
The Gunstar family are the protectors of the planet Gunstar 9. After many years of peace, vicious dictator Colonel Red kidnapped the Gunstar twins’ older brother and used mind control to make him his slave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunstar Heroes.
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- 40%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicstability, graphics40% User Score 11 reviews
Just UpdatedAll SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis titles now launch using the new SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis Interactive Hub, with all new features, UI and Steam Workshop Support! About the GameThe peaceful planet of Funkotron has been invaded by... Earthlings, of all people! They are scaring and annoying the inhabitants. Control ToeJam & Earl™ to capture all Earthlings and send them back to the planet Ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron.
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- 57%Game Brain Scoregraphics, music92% User Score 13 reviews
Dr. Eggman (AKA Dr. Robotnik) discovers unusual birds known as Flickies that can transport to anywhere using Dimension Rings. Successfully capturing the Flickies, Robotnik turns them all into robots to help him find the Chaos Emeralds. Sonic must save the Flickies by freeing them from their robotic prison and prevent Robotnik from finding the Chaos Emeralds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic 3D Blast.
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- 67%Game Brain Scorehumor, musicgameplay, graphics97% User Score 15 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
Mr. X and the Syndicate are back, this time taking Adam hostage! Take on the role of Axel, Blaze, Skate, or Max to rescue Adam, and destroy Mr. X once and for all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Streets of Rage 2.
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- 50%Game Brain Scoremusicstory, gameplay50% User Score 22 reviews
Ecco must stop the Vortex! He is “the stone that splits the stream of time.” He now faces his most dangerous quest yet. For it is not just his dolphin pod at stake, but the Earth and all living beings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecco: The Tides of Time.
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- 57%Game Brain Scoremusicstability, optimization57% User Score 14 reviews
You are Nigel, an elf and treasure hunter extraordinaire. Assisted by his new partner Friday, Nigel will travel to a distant island in a search of a legendary treasure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole.
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- 42%Game Brain Scoremusicoptimization, gameplay42% User Score 11 reviews
The monsters are attacking the quiet town of Xenobia. Guide Leo and Priscilla to wipe out the monsters using the Legendary Weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair.
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