Rank 01Games like STARWHAL
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- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked STARWHAL also play
The closest matches to STARWHAL: Nidhogg, ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS, Gang Beasts, Lethal League, and SpeedRunners. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same intense mood as STARWHAL.
- $6.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Rank 03Why this
Shares physics based combat with STARWHAL.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
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SpeedRunners
Why this: Also Competitive and 4 Player Local, like STARWHAL.
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TowerFall Ascension
Why this: Also Fighting and 4 Player Local, like STARWHAL.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Breakfall
- Price: $11.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 93% of 455 reviews
- Genres: Action, Sports, Indie, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Floppy narwhal controls feel unpredictable
- Leaderboards drive competition
- Matches are quick and replayable
- Funny
- Intense
- Lighthearted
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below STARWHAL at current Steam store prices.
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Why this: Shares physics based combat with STARWHAL.
Mount Your Friends
Why this: Shares time pressure with STARWHAL.
Move or Die
Why this: Also Competitive and 4 Player Local, like STARWHAL.
Drink More Glurp
Why this: Same funny mood as STARWHAL.
12 orbits
Why this: Also 4 Player Local and Party Game, like STARWHAL.
Divekick
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like STARWHAL.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to STARWHAL, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Orbital Gear
Why this: Also 4 Player Local and Space, like STARWHAL.
Circle of Sumo: Online Rumble!
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like STARWHAL.
Slapshot: Rebound
Why this: Same funny mood as STARWHAL.
SurfsUp
Why this: Same intense mood as STARWHAL.
Dark Roll: Free Kick Challenge
Why this: Shares leaderboard competition with STARWHAL.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Nidhogg
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like STARWHAL.
Gang Beasts
Why this: Shares physics based combat with STARWHAL.
Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure
Why this: Also Competitive and 4 Player Local, like STARWHAL.
About STARWHAL
The closest matches to STARWHAL: Nidhogg, ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS, Gang Beasts, Lethal League, and SpeedRunners. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If STARWHAL is your kind of game, the closest matches are Nidhogg, ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS and Gang Beasts — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as funny, intense and lighthearted, and single out its leaderboard competition and local multiplayer. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About STARWHAL: The local multi-player space narwhal fighting game that has rocked the internet is finally ready for its big debut in a fully loaded release! Flop it out with 1-4 players in a retro, epic narwhal battle in space! The heart-piercing action is furious and unrelenting. STARWHAL will change your life.
Is STARWHAL worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 455 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $11.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Floppy narwhal controls feel unpredictable
- Leaderboards drive competition
- Matches are quick and replayable
- Perfect for couch co op
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Fun when it works but often have problems with making the controls working, can't sadly say it's worth your money when it's broken.”
People who play it also play: Nidhogg, ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS, Gang Beasts
Frequently asked about STARWHAL
Can I run it?
Is STARWHAL verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — STARWHAL is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does STARWHAL cost?
STARWHAL is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does STARWHAL have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — STARWHAL supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to STARWHAL?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside STARWHAL are Nidhogg, ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS, Gang Beasts.
Who developed STARWHAL?
STARWHAL was developed by Breakfall.