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1995 PC free

A charming 16-bit platformer where a star hero uses stretchy arms to grab enemies, swing from objects and move through colorful worlds. It is short and polished, and known for its distinctive style and music.

What defines Ristar:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Lavish presentation
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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The closest matches for Ristar are Sonic Lost World, Cyber Hook and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ristar special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Sonic Lost World

90 %

2013 PC 29.99 € 👍 62 % Mixed, 4,951 reviews on Steam

  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Bright, upbeat tone
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 3D platformer where Sonic uses new parkour moves to race across tiny, tube-like planetoids. He faces the Deadly Six across bright, colorful levels.

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Cyber Hook

Sci-fi setting

A fast 3D platformer set in a neon retrowave world, where you swing with a grappling hook, run along walls and slow time to race through short, speedrun-style levels. Precision and momentum matter far more than story or character growth.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast-paced 2D platformer where Sonic first meets Knuckles on Angel Island, featuring large branching stages packed with hidden routes, special stages and an iconic soundtrack.

Sonic Mania

Lavish presentation

A lovingly crafted return to classic 2D Sonic, with blazing-fast pixel-art stages, inventive remixes of beloved zones and a cracking soundtrack that nails the Genesis-era feel.

Sonic Generations

Lavish presentation

A high-speed anniversary platformer where classic 2D Sonic and modern 3D Sonic team up to replay reimagined iconic stages from two decades of the series. Blistering speed, remixed music and heavy nostalgia define the experience.

Sonic CD

Sci-fi setting

Sonic CD sends Sonic through time-travel zones where you alter the past and future to thwart Robotnik's schemes. Blistering speed, branching stages and a beloved soundtrack make it a standout in the series.

Sound Shapes

Linear, curated structure

A 2D platformer where you roll a ball through levels, collecting notes and beats that shape the music as you play. Striking art, songs from Deadmau5 and Jim Guthrie, and a level editor for composing and sharing make it stand out.

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2

Sci-fi setting

Two acclaimed 3D platformers where Mario leaps across tiny planets and bends gravity through inventive cosmic levels. Imaginative level design, an orchestral score and constant gameplay variety make the collection special.

Sonic Forces

Sci-fi setting

A fast-paced platformer where you rush through short, linear stages as Modern Sonic, Classic Sonic and a customizable hero. It focuses on speed and spectacle rather than depth or high difficulty.

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