Games like Stardrytch
Below are 11 hand-picked alternatives to Stardrytch for fans of action, indie, adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Stardrytch also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Stardrytch: Stardrytch is a challenging action-platformer set in a lost world where sci-fi and fantasy collide. Embark on a dangerous journey, discover a forgotten land, unlock mighty powers and battle terrifying monsters to find a way home.

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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Shadow Life
Top pick for Stardrytch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Stardrytch.
Explore temples and caves. Slay monsters and avoid traps and hazards. Uncover hidden rooms. Destroy the Book of Dark Magic to defeat the evil spirit that inhabits this world.
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LAPIN
Second-strongest match for Stardrytch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Stardrytch.
LAPIN is a 2D precision platformer game featuring a group of brave rabbit explorers. Break through life-threatening obstacles with precise controls, and embark on an adventure filled with new encounters and stunning landscapes!
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Dueledged
Third-strongest match for Stardrytch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Stardrytch.
Enter the world of Dueledged for action packed couch party styled fun. Even one slice from your enemy's sword could spell defeat, so stay light on your feet while running, dashing, and leaping around 10 beautiful locations. Strike at your foes decisively and be the last one standing.
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Joe and the Lost Pixels
Ranked #4 for Stardrytch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Stardrytch.
Lethal pixels, impossible platforms, and retro nods! Joe and the Lost Pixels is a brutal 2.5D platformer where you'll die more times than in your worst '80s nightmares. Every level is a trap. Every pixel, a threat. Do you dare?
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1 Screen Platformer
Ranked #5 for Stardrytch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Stardrytch.
This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.
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PulseCharge
Ranked #6 for Stardrytch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Stardrytch.
2D platforming with an emphasis on speed and exploration! Absorb enemy attacks to charge up your own attacks! You must absorb, dodge and weave your way through intense gauntlets and defeat your evil self.
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Downwell
Ranked #7 for Stardrytch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Stardrytch.
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
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OlliOlli World
Ranked #8 for Stardrytch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Stardrytch.
OlliOlli World is a bold new skateboarding action-platformer that’s bursting with personality. Flip and flow through the vivid and vibrant world of Radlandia, meeting colorful characters as you grind, trick, and air your way to discover the mystical skate gods on your quest for Gnarvana.
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Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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1 Screen Platformer
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Stardrytch.
This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.
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OlliOlli World
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Stardrytch.
OlliOlli World is a bold new skateboarding action-platformer that’s bursting with personality. Flip and flow through the vivid and vibrant world of Radlandia, meeting colorful characters as you grind, trick, and air your way to discover the mystical skate gods on your quest for Gnarvana.
Frequently asked about Stardrytch
- What games are most similar to Stardrytch?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Stardrytch are Shadow Life, LAPIN, Dueledged.
- Who developed Stardrytch?
- Stardrytch was developed by Nils Kastens.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Stardrytch.
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