Katamari Damacy REROLL similar games & best alternatives

Katamari Damacy REROLL

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2018

Should you play it?

The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!

What works
  • Unique and imaginative gameplay
  • Excellent and memorable soundtrack
  • High replay value with collectibles and achievements
  • Charming art style and quirky narrative
  • Accessible and relaxing experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky and unintuitive keyboard controls
  • Short game length
  • Some technical issues with port (30fps lock, no autosave)
  • Limited variety in objectives
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie

  • Wanderer

  • Grim Legends 3: The Dark City

  • Cat on a Diet

  • Cavern of Dreams

  • Riven

  • Rain on Your Parade

  • Big Hops

  • Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Big Hops

  • Tall Trails

  • Just Crow Things
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Escapism

    Everafter Falls
  • Fantasy

    Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space
  • Progression

    SURV1V3

Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Katamari Damacy REROLL: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players have freedom to explore, build, craft, and choose progression paths with minimal handholding."

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  • Competence

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    "Game offers skill-based challenges, trick mastery, and progression; some players note learning curve and difficulty in mastering controls."

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    "The game offers a satisfying skill curve with mastering controls and level navigation, though some find controls clunky."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on personal progress and survival rather than competing against others; no mention of leaderboards or PvP."

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    "Focus is on personal progression and completion rather than competing against others; no mention of leaderboards or PvP."

  • Continuation

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    "High replay value with many unlockables, upgrades, and multiple game modes encouraging habitual play."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Single-player experience with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players engage in creative rolling strategies and customization; new levels add variety and unique objectives."

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    "Players creatively explore and experiment with rolling up diverse objects; unique art style and quirky design."

  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are individual and non-confrontational."

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    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are solitary and non-confrontational."

  • Escapism

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    "Strong escapism appeal with relaxing gameplay, whimsical world, and stress relief from real life."

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    "Strong escapist appeal with whimsical, surreal gameplay and a joyful, relaxing atmosphere."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal enjoyment, not out of obligation or pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal enjoyment, not out of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Encourages trying different routes, uncovering secrets, and exploring various interactions."

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    "Encourages trying new routes, discovering hidden items, and experimenting with katamari size and movement."

  • Exploration

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    "Game encourages discovering secrets, hidden areas, and new maps, including large and detailed levels."

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    "Players explore levels to find new objects and secrets; map awareness and discovery are key gameplay elements."

  • Expression

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    "Character customization and cosmetic unlocks allow for some self-expression."

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    "Customization through unlocking cosmetic items and presents; unique character and world design supports self-expression."

  • Fantasy

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    "Strong imaginative fiction with absurd, surreal, and fantastical storylines and characters."

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    "Highly imaginative and surreal narrative with cosmic themes and absurd characters."

  • Fellowship

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    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social or community interaction."

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    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social or community interaction."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop fighting skills and learn boss patterns; achievement hunting encourages mastery."

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  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and active control; not designed for idle or background play."

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    "Requires focused attention and active control; not designed for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy

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    -5

    "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are limited to solo play."

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    "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are limited to solo play."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual gameplay."

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  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    5

    "Strong progression through unlocking weapon attachments, leveling up, and acquiring items and upgrades."

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    "Strong sense of progression by growing katamari size, unlocking items, and completing levels."

  • Relaxation

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    "Generally relaxing gameplay with soothing music and art; some timed achievements add minor tension."

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  • Sensation

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    "Vibrant visuals, dynamic animations, and a funky soundtrack provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional fun."

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  • Status

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    "No social recognition or ranking systems; focus is on personal achievement."

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  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

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    "Narrative and character interactions add context and charm, though story is light and secondary to gameplay."

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    "Quirky narrative and characters add charm and context, though gameplay is simple and repetitive."

  • Strategy

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    "Players plan routes and manage speed and drifting angles, but overall gameplay is arcade-style and straightforward."

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    "Some planning and route optimization required, but overall gameplay is straightforward and arcade-like."

  • Thrill

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    "Timed modes provide some tension and excitement, though overall gameplay is controlled and predictable."

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    "Timed levels create some tension and urgency, but overall experience is lighthearted and controlled."

  • Value

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    "Good value especially on sale; short length balanced by quality and replayability."

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  • Violence

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    "Gameplay focuses on rolling and collecting rather than combat or destruction."

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    "Gameplay focuses on rolling and collecting rather than combat or destruction."

  • Survival

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    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and low-risk gameplay environment."

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    "No survival mechanics or threat avoidance; stable, low-risk gameplay environment."

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