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We filtered the 37 games similar to Mega Man 9 down to the 24 that fit the “Hardcore” category. SANABI, Lugaru HD and Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mega Man 9.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

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Year 2008Dev Inti Creates

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Within the “Hardcore” category, the closest game to Mega Man 9 is SANABI — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Lugaru HD and Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy follow close behind.

#1SANABI94 #2Lugaru HD93 #3Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy89 #4Freedom Planet 254 #5Freedom Planet53

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The best hardcore games like Mega Man 9

24 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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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

93

Lugaru HD

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeStealth

Steam👍 79%· 587RAWG👍 33%· 42

Year 2010Dev Wolfire GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat, while skipping shooter

#3Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

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Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcoreNarrative2DDark

Steam👍 82%· 81K

Year 2017Dev Bennett FoddyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

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

#4Freedom 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

#5Freedom 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

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

#7Will You Snail?

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Will You Snail?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D

Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82

Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and puzzle design, while skipping shooter

Steam PS Nintendo

#8Super House of Dead Ninjas

96

Super House of Dead Ninjas

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision 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

96

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

#10Super Meat Boy

95

Super Meat Boy

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision 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

Steam Epic Xbox

#11Clustertruck

94

Clustertruck

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision 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

#12Sonic 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

#13Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

91

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

#14The End Is Nigh

91

The End Is Nigh

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision 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

#15Trials 2: Second Edition

86

Trials 2: Second Edition

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcore2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 84%· 280RAWG👍 67%· 24IGDB80· 1

Year 2008Dev Redlynx · RedLynxPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

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