Games Like Mighty No. 9

Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.

Why similar: Platformer 27.5%, Side Scroller 21.5%, 2.5D 14.8%, Robots 9.6%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern evolution of the classic formula, featuring high-fidelity graphics and the signature dash-and-shoot gameplay.

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Platformer 33.5%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Robots 17.4%, Action 11.2%, Retro 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the dash-heavy combat and robot-themed aesthetic that makes Mighty No. 9 feel unique.

A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.

Why similar: Platformer 33.2%, Anime 21.7%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Action 17%, Great Soundtrack 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Mega Man, this title offers fast-paced, high-octane action with a focus on unique movement abilities.

Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.

Why similar: Platformer 26.7%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Action 14.1%, Robots 13%, Anime 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This collection provides the essential foundation for the high-speed, dash-focused action that inspired the seed game.

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection brings together six classic titles in one game: Mega Man Zero 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent. The collection also features Z-Chaser, an exclusive new mode created just for this set of games.

Why similar: Action 29.1%, Platformer 28.9%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Anime 9.9%, Robots 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: These titles offer a more intense, fast-paced combat experience that rewards precision and mastery of movement.

20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

Why similar: Platformer 49.9%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Action 11.3%, Co-op 4%, Difficult 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite take on the Mega Man formula that keeps the core movement and shooting mechanics fresh with procedural generation.

Enter a virtual world of cyber-landscapes and unravel the mystery behind its creation! "Mighty Gunvolt Burst" is a retro-style 2D side-scrolling action game with an authentic feel. Play as "Beck," "Gunvolt," or "Ekoro," and experience their new stories in this unique parallel universe.

Why similar: Platformer 46.9%, Action 33.3%, Retro 19.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game directly bridges the gap between the Mighty No. 9 and Gunvolt universes with deep customization mechanics.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Anime 17.5%, Retro 12.9%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern retro action that features tight platforming and challenging boss fights in a futuristic setting.

Experience the apeX of 2D action! A new era of 2D action begins now! Get ready for high-speed, stylish 2D side-scrolling action like never before. Inti Creates presents the ultimate in classic 2D action with "Luminous Avenger iX"!

Why similar: Platformer 32.3%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Action 22.7%, Anime 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This spin-off refines the high-speed dash mechanics into a fluid, satisfying combat experience.

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Platformer 29.1%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Anime 12.8%, Retro 11.4%, Action 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action platformer that captures the classic difficulty and stage design of 8-bit era classics.

The ultra-refined 2D side-scrolling action you remember from "Azure Striker Gunvolt" is recharged and better than ever! In Gunvolt 2, series anti-hero Copen joins the fray as a playable character! Copy abilities from defeated boss characters and use them as your own!

Why similar: Platformer 40.4%, Anime 25.4%, Action 19.2%, Retro 10.4%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with dual-character gameplay and even more refined high-speed action sequences.

BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Platformer 22.7%, Anime 15%, Robots 14%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern action platformer that features transformation mechanics and fast-paced combat reminiscent of classic robot-themed games.

Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.

Why similar: Platformer 37%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Retro 13%, Action 8.9%, Robots 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original series that defined the genre and serves as the primary inspiration for the seed game's mechanics.

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Platformer 47.6%, Retro 11%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Action 10.7%, Anime 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at momentum-based movement and high-speed platforming that feels both retro and fresh.

The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Capcom titles! Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection is bursting with additional content, from time trials and remix challenges to a music player and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations.

Why similar: Platformer 33.6%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Action 12.2%, Retro 10.3%, Anime 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Covers the later 8-bit and 16-bit entries, providing a comprehensive look at the evolution of the series.

Complete the exciting Mega Man X saga with four action-packed titles! This collection showcases the evolution of the series with Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, and Mega Man X8. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.

Why similar: Platformer 32.3%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Action 13.4%, Anime 11.1%, Robots 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the legacy of the X series with more complex movement and challenging boss encounters.

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

Why similar: Side Scroller 31.5%, Platformer 23.5%, Robots 12.7%, Retro 10.5%, Action 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, short-form action platformer that emphasizes fast movement and futuristic combat.

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Why similar: Platformer 27.3%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Anime 19.5%, Action 9.1%, Retro 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-platformer that is heavily inspired by the Mega Man series' structure and difficulty.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 48.5%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Retro 14.2%, Action 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern retro platformers, offering tight controls and creative level design.

Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 40.9%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Retro 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While faster, it shares the same focus on momentum-based platforming and high-speed navigation as the seed game.

A 2.5D action-packed side-scrolling game, takes players on a thrilling sci-fi adventure! Take control of combat specialist Ares, or the new playable character, Tarus, to battle deadly machines with a variety of powerful weapons and armor. Your goal: Save Minos Space Station’s survivors and uncover the nefarious Zytron’s extinction agenda!

Why similar: Platformer 29.5%, Side Scroller 21.5%, 2.5D 15%, Action 14.6%, Robots 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A robot-themed action platformer that focuses on fast-paced combat and character-specific abilities.

"The most rewarding game of 2013!" Influenced by retro classics Mega Man and Castlevania, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures features the AVGN and friends as they blast their way through 10 levels of fun, fast paced 2D action based on the AVGN's adventures in his online series.

Why similar: Platformer 43.2%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action 11.9%, Retro 11.7%, Difficult 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-difficulty retro platformer that pays homage to the punishing design of early 8-bit action games.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Platformer 43.7%, Retro 17.1%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Action 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features excellent platforming and combat progression that evolves as the player masters the game's mechanics.

Mega Man X DiVE reimagined the world of the Mega Man X series, and now it's getting an offline version! Strengthen your characters and weapons with a variety of powerups to make them all your own. Then test them out in the side-scrolling action of "what-if" worlds in Mega Man X!

Why similar: Side Scroller 41.7%, Robots 15.6%, Action 15.5%, Retro 8%, Platformer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, standalone action game that brings together various characters and mechanics from the X series history.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Platformer 48.2%, Action 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Retro 9.2%, Difficult 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, dash-focused action game that rewards precision and quick reflexes in a stylish, futuristic setting.

"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid

Why similar: Platformer 44.9%, Action 20%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Robots 3.6%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based action platformer that offers intense combat and impressive boss encounters.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, 2.5D 21.3%, Platformer 21%, Anime 11.4%, Retro 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers challenging platforming with a unique mechanic that changes the environment and gameplay style on the fly.

Classic side-scrolling gameplay is reporting back for duty with Bionic Commando Rearmed, a remake of the classic NES game, out now on PC.20 years after the 8-bit classic was released, Bionic Commando Rearmed recreates the world of the original with a complete "2.5D" visual revamp.

Why similar: Platformer 54.9%, Action 18.5%, 2.5D 9.6%, Retro 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic side-scrolling action game that emphasizes unique movement mechanics and challenging combat.

Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.

Why similar: Platformer 40.9%, Action 27%, Retro 17.2%, Anime 14%, 2D 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines retro-inspired action with vehicle-based exploration and challenging boss fights.

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Side Scroller 30.3%, Platformer 29.9%, Anime 15.5%, Retro 7.9%, Action 7.2%

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

Why similar: Platformer 24%, 2.5D 23.8%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Anime 14.5%, Action 6.9%

Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.

Why similar: Platformer 28.3%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Anime 15%, Retro 12.5%, Action 10.3%

Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.

Why similar: Platformer 26%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Anime 19.3%, Action 10.3%, Retro 7.2%

Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.

Why similar: Platformer 40.3%, Side Scroller 26.3%, Action 17.9%, Retro 12.8%, Indie 2.7%

The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!

Why similar: Platformer 34.3%, Side Scroller 28.4%, Anime 17.7%, Action 16%, Sci-fi 2.1%

Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

Why similar: Side Scroller 34.2%, Platformer 30%, Robots 15.3%, Action 7.8%, Co-op 5%

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 44.9%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Action 12.1%, Retro 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 45.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action 12%, Retro 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Platformer 34.3%, Anime 21.6%, Retro 11.8%, Action 9.9%, Difficult 8.3%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Side Scroller 35.4%, Platformer 21.5%, Retro 14.3%, Action 11.1%, Robots 8.1%

Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!

Why similar: Side Scroller 34.6%, Anime 21.2%, Action 13.6%, Retro 12.7%, Difficult 6.8%

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Platformer 49.9%, Anime 26.9%, Action 16.5%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Why similar: Platformer 54.8%, Anime 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Action 8.7%, Retro 5.8%

Enter the mechanical shape-shifting, dimension switching world of the award winning, high octane action-puzzle-platformer Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, and blow crime away.

Why similar: Platformer 56%, Action 24.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Indie 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

A robot, a poncho and a journey of discovery! Make your way through this wonderful world of pixelated parallax platforming to solve the ultimate puzzle: who is Poncho?

Why similar: 2.5D 25.7%, Platformer 24.8%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Robots 10.5%, Retro 8.2%

Boki can copy the special abilities of any foe and then combine up to 3 of them into a unique super-weapon! Blast through hordes of evil robots in cyberspace, while training to become a superhero!

Why similar: Platformer 28.8%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Action 19.1%, Robots 15.8%, Retro 5.3%

HARDCORE MECHA is a 2D platformer action focusing on a better handling. The Campaign mode offers rich gameplay and seamless in-game cut-scenes for an immersive experience. Choose your favorite mecha, experience the fast-paced hardcore competitive battle of steel in Multiplayer!

Why similar: Platformer 32.9%, Anime 28.1%, Action 19.1%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Sci-fi 5.3%

There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!

Why similar: Anime 36.8%, Action 21.6%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Retro 11.2%, Co-op 7.4%

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Platformer 58%, Action 18.3%, Retro 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Indie 1.7%

“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Side Scroller 32.2%, Action 19.9%, Retro 13.9%, Co-op 9.8%, Platformer 6.5%

Become more than human and save mankind from total annihilation! From legendary developer Game Freak comes an action adventure like no other - manipulate the world around you and smash the evil Ajeet to smithereens!

Why similar: Platformer 48%, Anime 32.2%, Action 18.5%, 2D 1.3%

Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

Why similar: Platformer 62.5%, Anime 21.8%, Action 5.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%, Comedy 2.1%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Platformer 44.2%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Action 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Indie 4%

The crazy comedy anime Null & Peta has been reborn as a thumb-threatening action adventure! Featuring sisterly cooperation, gorgeous event CGs—and plenty of secrets to explore!?

Why similar: Action 39.1%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Anime 20%, Robots 14.8%, Sci-fi 3.3%

Break into the new apeX of 2D action! INTI CREATES is proud to present new apeX of cutting-edge 2D action with Luminous Avenger iX 2!

Why similar: Side Scroller 34.9%, Anime 28.7%, Action 27.3%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Feel-good, high-impact 2D action with two hearts as one. Time for a powerful, vivid “Action Date”!

Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Anime 18.3%, Action 16.8%, Retro 7.8%

Super Alloy Crush is a fast-paced 2D roguelike brawler inspired by classics like Mega Man X. Play as Kelly and Muu (No.02) to defeat enemies and obtain the ultimate cosmic treasure: Planet AE-38. Alone or with a friend in local co-op, get ready for your biggest challenge yet!

Why similar: Side Scroller 36.4%, Anime 21.4%, Robots 19.1%, Action 10%, Co-op 7.9%