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If Mega Man 10 left you wanting more, this list of 38 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 11 attributes. Mega Man 9 comes closest (88/100).

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The closest game to Mega Man 10 is Mega Man 9 — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Mega Man 11 and SANABI follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Mega Man 10

38 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mega Man 10. 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.

#1Mega Man 9
Mega Man 9
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiAnime2DPixel Art
Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7
Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Same studio: Inti Creates.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone81Setting77
#2Mega Man 11
Mega Man 11
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiAnime2D
Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115
Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Released 8 years after Mega Man 10.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting76Visuals68
#3SANABI
SANABI
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCyberpunkSci-FiPixel Art2D
Steam👍 97%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 34IGDB95· 2OC80· 6
Year 2023Dev SANABI · NEOWIZPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping shooter

You, a legendary retired veteran, are called upon for one last operation: to ascend a mega-city ruled by a corrupt conglomerate. You were chosen for this mission because of your signature chain-hook prosthetic arm and the ability to maneuver and quickly defeat enemies.

Released 13 years after Mega Man 10.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting87Tone63
Risk of Rain
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17
Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping first-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man 10: game mode and setting.

Released 3 years after Mega Man 10.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat71Setting42Game mode22
Sonic the Hedgehog
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2
Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man 10: setting.

It predates Mega Man 10 by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting42
Super House of Dead Ninjas
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Steam👍 96%· 1.7KRAWG👍 62%· 75MC79IGDB80· 1
Year 2013Dev Megadev · Adult Swim GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower! Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.

Released 3 years after Mega Man 10.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170
Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man 10: visuals and setting.

Released 10 years after Mega Man 10.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode85Setting42Visuals40
The End Is Nigh
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 3.4KIGDB74· 3OC82· 29
Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man 10: setting.

Released 7 years after Mega Man 10.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone91Setting0
Mighty No. 9
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92
Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, shooter and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping first-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man 10: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Mega Man 10.

Same studio: Inti Creates.

Genre100Combat100Tone84Setting81Visuals66Game mode23
Super Meat Boy
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtCasual
Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB85· 4OC83· 25
Year 2010Dev Team Meat · BlitWorksOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping shooter

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone83
Pizza Tower
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Steam👍 98%· 71KRAWG👍 79%· 58IGDB90· 1OC91· 10
Year 2023Dev Tour De PizzaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping shooter

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer inspired by the Wario Land series, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man 10: game mode.

Released 13 years after Mega Man 10.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode36
Clustertruck
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 18KIGDB74· 10OC74· 45
Year 2016Dev Landfall Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and visual first person, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man 10: visuals.

Released 6 years after Mega Man 10.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone88Visuals0
Shovel Knight
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100
Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and co op, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man 10: setting and game mode.

Released 4 years after Mega Man 10.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode34Setting0
Spelunky
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DCo-op
Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man 10: setting and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals68Game mode27Setting0
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DNarrativeDark
Steam👍 82%· 81K
Year 2017Dev Bennett FoddyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, deep simulation and adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man 10: setting.

Released 7 years after Mega Man 10.

Genre100Game mode100Tone52Visuals52Setting0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Mega Man 10?
The closest game to Mega Man 10 is Mega Man 9, scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, shooter and first-person shooting. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Mega Man 10?
The three closest games to Mega Man 10 are: 1. Mega Man 9 (88/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Mega Man 11 (85/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. SANABI (62/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Mega Man 10's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 38 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Mega Man 11 similar to Mega Man 10?
Yes, very much so — Mega Man 11 scores 85/100 similarity to Mega Man 10. They share 9 attributes, including precision platforming and shooter. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Mega Man 10?
The best Platformer games similar to Mega Man 10 are Mega Man 9, Mega Man 11, SANABI and Risk of Rain. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Mega Man 10 attributes like precision platforming, shooter and first-person shooting.
How is similarity to Mega Man 10 calculated?
We compare Mega Man 10 against every game in our catalog using 11 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Mega Man 10 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.