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Year 2008Dev Inti Creates

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Mega Man 9 is Mega Man 11 — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Mighty No. 9 and Freedom Planet 2 follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Mega Man 9

17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mega Man 9. 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.

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Mega Man 11

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision 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 strong narrative focus

82

Mighty No. 9

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision 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

#3Freedom Planet 2

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Freedom Planet 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiAnimePixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 1.7KIGDB88· 1OC83· 26

Dev GalaxyTrailPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Mega Man 9, it's known for precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

#4Freedom Planet

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Freedom Planet

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiAnime2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Mega Man 9, expect precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

94

SANABI

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-FiPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 34IGDB95· 2OC80· 6

Year 2023Dev SANABI · NEOWIZPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, linear, story-driven structure and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

#6Sonic the Hedgehog

93

Sonic the Hedgehog

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision 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

#7Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision 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

Steam PS Nintendo

78

Risk of Rain

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision 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

#9Geometry Dash

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Geometry Dash

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 93%· 593KRAWG👍 78%· 321

Year 2013Dev RobTop GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Mega Man 9, expect precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and skill tree progression, while skipping shooter

52

Sunblaze

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 91%· 466OC75· 12

Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Mega Man 9, expect precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Steam GOG Nintendo

52

Ristar

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 100%· 11

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

✓ Shared with Mega Man 9: precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

52

Duke Nukem

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 137

Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and melee combat.

≠ Missing: first-person shooting.

#13Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Mega Man 9, it's known for precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

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

#14Gravity Circuit

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Gravity Circuit

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KMC89IGDB90· 1OC86· 14

Year 2023Dev Domesticated Ants · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Mega Man 9, expect precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

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

#15Crash Bandicoot

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Crash Bandicoot

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-FiThird Person

IGDB75· 1

Year 1996Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android

✓ Shared with Mega Man 9: precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping shooter

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