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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 46 games similar to Mars 2120 down to the 34 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Mega Man Zero, The Outer Worlds and Guacamelee! top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mars 2120.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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NarrativeSoloCo-op
Year 2024Dev QUByte Interactive

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Mars 2120 is Mega Man Zero — scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. The Outer Worlds and Guacamelee! follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Mars 2120

34 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mars 2120. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Mega Man Zero
68
Mega Man Zero
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world and setting cyberpunk, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode50Setting30
#2The Outer Worlds
The Outer Worlds
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExploration
Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB86· 15OC83· 215
Year 2019Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Private DivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, skill tree progression and loot and gear systems, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100World100Genre75
#3Guacamelee!
Guacamelee!
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMeleeExploration2D
IGDB84· 11
Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Mars 2120: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting0
STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Game mode51Setting35
Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Mars 2120: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Progression69Game mode51
Katana ZERO
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Mars 2120: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

Genre100Combat100Tone53Game mode51Visuals51Setting22
Aztaka
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 68%· 161
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and combat magic, while skipping shooter

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Mars 2120.

It predates Mars 2120 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Combat74Visuals68Progression53Game mode51
Kirby Star Allies
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

✓ Shared with Mars 2120: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping shooter

It predates Mars 2120 by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals72Game mode50
Alex Kidd in Miracle World
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DFantasy
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Mars 2120, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode50Setting0
Mega Man Zero 2
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Shared with Mars 2120: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: game mode and setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting44Game mode36
Mega Man Zero 3
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: game mode and setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting44Game mode36
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131
Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Mars 2120, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping shooter

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Genre100Visuals72Game mode50
Battletoads
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMeleeSci-Fi2D
OC73· 115
Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode79Setting35
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opSci-FiSpace2D
Year 1990Dev Emerald Software · U.S. GoldOn PC

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: combat magic and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: combat.

It predates Mars 2120 by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode79Combat0

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