7 Narrative games like Mega Man 9 that you should try

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We filtered the 37 games similar to Mega Man 9 down to the 7 that fit the “Narrative” 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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The best narrative games like Mega Man 9

7 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.

#1SANABI

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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

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

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#3Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

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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

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

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

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

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

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