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Within the “Platformer” category, the closest game to Mars 2120 is Mega Man Zero — scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. Guacamelee! and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 follow close behind.
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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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat
Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.
Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.
✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat
Below Kryll is a huge world filled with crazy adventures! A tight single-player 2D platforming action-RPG at heart, Below Kryll is a vast, online, continuous world composed of developer and player made adventures.
Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: game mode.
It predates Mars 2120 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
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