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We filtered the 49 games similar to Gunstar Heroes down to the 7 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Super Contra, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Contra: Hard Corps top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gunstar Heroes.

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Year 1993Dev Treasure
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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Gunstar Heroes is Super Contra — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Contra: Hard Corps follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Gunstar Heroes

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gunstar Heroes. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

Super Contra
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
IGDB58· 3
Year 1988Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping melee combat

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2
Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

Contra: Hard Corps
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
Year 1994Dev Konami

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, post-apocalyptic world and setting cyberpunk, while skipping melee combat

Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Metal Slug 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
IGDB82· 6
Year 2000Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, shooter and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat tactical

Spelunky 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
IGDB87· 10OC88· 69
Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

Sonic Colors
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DSpace
IGDB75· 5
Year 2010Dev Sonic Team · Sega

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting space and visual third person, while skipping shooter

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