70
iRank85
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DSci-Fi
IGDB85· 1
Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS
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We filtered the 39 games similar to ChainStaff down to the 18 that fit the “Adventure” category. Mega Man X, Metroid II: Return of Samus and Mega Man X3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to ChainStaff.
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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to ChainStaff is Mega Man X — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Metroid II: Return of Samus and Mega Man X3 follow close behind.
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The best adventure games like ChainStaff
18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to ChainStaff. Each one has been evaluated across 5 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DSci-Fi
IGDB60· 1
Year 1991Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo
70
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DSci-FiCyberpunk
Year 1995Dev Capcom
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMeleeCasual
Steam👍 98%· 696
Year 2017Dev Viridino StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping shooter
Pinkman is a fast-paced, action platformer about a lost man with pink skin and an incredible skill to fart. Pinkman is set in deadly fantasy world called "The Mind", where many traps will try to cut your body in half when you struggle to discover what happened, and keep yourself alive.
It predates ChainStaff by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DDarkHorror
IGDB90· 1
Year 1995Dev Konami · St. GIGA
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping shooter
It predates ChainStaff by 31 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMeleeCasualCartoon
Steam👍 88%· 7.8KIGDB75· 13
Year 2013Dev Capcom · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, melee combat and setting cartoon, while skipping shooter
It predates ChainStaff by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMelee
Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1
Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB70· 9
Year 2016Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DRangedDarkHorror
IGDB70· 1
Year 1991Dev Capcom · Playtronic
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting, while skipping shooter
It predates ChainStaff by 35 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMeleeStealthHistorical
Steam👍 59%· 1.3KIGDB56· 10OC59· 33
Year 2016Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: melee combat, stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping shooter
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for ChainStaff.
It predates ChainStaff by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMeleeNarrativeHorror
Steam👍 40%· 3.7KIGDB75· 5
Year 2010Dev Dimps · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping shooter
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against very positive for ChainStaff.
It predates ChainStaff by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
58
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DSci-Fi
Year 1991Dev Delphine Software · U.S. Gold
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping shooter
It predates ChainStaff by 35 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
Year 1986Dev Hudson Soft
#14Mega Man 2
58
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DSci-Fi
Year 1989Dev Capcom
#15Pitfall!
58
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
Year 1982Dev Activision · JAMDAT MobileOn PC
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: shooter.
It predates ChainStaff by 44 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
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