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We filtered the 44 games similar to Jetpack Joyride down to the 30 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Mega Man X, Earthworm Jim and Metroid II: Return of Samus top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Jetpack Joyride.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Jetpack Joyride is Mega Man X — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Earthworm Jim and Metroid II: Return of Samus follow close behind.

#1Mega Man X97 #2Earthworm Jim97 #3Metroid II: Return of Samus97 #4A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda97 #5Out of This World97

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Jetpack Joyride

30 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Jetpack Joyride. Each one has been evaluated across 4 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.

97

Mega Man X

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter and adventure storytelling

#2Earthworm Jim

97

Earthworm Jim

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB76· 2

Year 1994Dev Shiny Entertainment · Tec Toy

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter

#3Metroid II: Return of Samus

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Metroid II: Return of Samus

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB60· 1

Year 1991Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter and adventure storytelling

#4A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

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A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeRanged

Steam👍 69%· 911RAWG👍 26%· 42MC68

Year 2011Dev Extend StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and crafting mechanics

#5Out of This World

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Out of This World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

Year 1991Dev Delphine Software · U.S. Gold

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling

97

Mega Man X5

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB50· 1

Year 2000Dev Value Wave · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter

97

Mega Man 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

Year 1989Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling

97

Mega Man X2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

Year 1994Dev Capcom

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter

97

Mega Man X4

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

Year 1997Dev CapcomOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter

97

Mega Man 6

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

Year 1993Dev Capcom · Playtronic

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter

#11Flashback: The Quest for Identity

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Flashback: The Quest for Identity

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB35

Year 1992Dev Delphine Software · U.S. GoldOn Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling

97

Ristar

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleePixel Art

Steam👍 100%· 11

Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and visual pixel

97

Duke Nukem

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleePixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 137

Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, melee combat and visual pixel

#14Jazz Jackrabbit

97

Jazz Jackrabbit

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

IGDB87· 1

Year 1994Dev Epic Games

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, adventure storytelling and visual pixel

97

Mega Man 8

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

IGDB69· 2

Year 1996Dev Capcom · Ocean SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter and visual pixel

Complete list of games with a sci-fi setting like Jetpack Joyride

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Jetpack Joyride, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Mega Man 5

Mega Man 5

Platformer · Shooter

Mega Man 7

Mega Man 7

Platformer · Shooter

Mega Man 4

Mega Man 4

Platformer · Shooter

Mega Man

Mega Man

Platformer · Shooter

Mega Man 3

Mega Man 3

Platformer · Shooter

Gravity Circuit

Gravity Circuit

Platformer · Fighting

Super Mario Land

Super Mario Land

Platformer

Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park

Platformer · Shooter

Sonic CD

Sonic CD

Platformer · Adventure

Mega Man X8

Mega Man X8

Platformer · Shooter

Mega Man X6

Mega Man X6

Platformer · Shooter

Mega Man X3

Mega Man X3

Platformer · Shooter

Blade Kitten

Blade Kitten

Platformer · Adventure

Crash Bandicoot: Warped

Crash Bandicoot: Warped

Platformer · Adventure

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The Final Station

Platformer · Survival

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