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We filtered the 46 games similar to Mega Man 4 down to the 30 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Ristar, Gravity Circuit and Duke Nukem top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mega Man 4.

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Year 1991Dev Capcom

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Mega Man 4 is Ristar — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Gravity Circuit and Duke Nukem follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Mega Man 4

30 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mega Man 4. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

Ristar
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DPixel ArtMelee
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 and melee combat, while skipping shooter

Gravity Circuit
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DPixel ArtMelee
Steam👍 94%· 3.5KMC89IGDB90· 1OC86· 14
Year 2023Dev Domesticated Ants · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics and melee combat, while skipping shooter

Duke Nukem
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DPixel ArtMelee
Steam👍 88%· 137
Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with melee combat

Jazz Jackrabbit
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art
IGDB87· 1
Year 1994Dev Epic Games

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling

Mega Man 8
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art
IGDB69· 2
Year 1996Dev Capcom · Ocean SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

Mega Man 5
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 1992Dev Capcom · Playtronic

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

Mega Man 7
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 1995Dev Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

Mega Man
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 1987Dev Capcom · Playtronic

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

Mega Man 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

Mega Man X
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB85· 1
Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping visual pixel

Earthworm Jim
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB76· 2
Year 1994Dev Shiny Entertainment · Tec Toy

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: visual pixel.

Jetpack Joyride
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB67· 2
Year 2011Dev Halfbrick Studios · BeatshapersOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

Metroid II: Return of Samus
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB60· 1
Year 1991Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping visual pixel

A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
Platformer2D 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, while skipping shooter

Out of This World
Platformer2D 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, while skipping shooter

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