73
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2DPost-Apocalyptic
Year 2002Dev Capcom
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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mega Man Zero 4 down to the 18 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Mega Man Zero, Battletoads and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mega Man Zero 4.
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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Mega Man Zero 4
18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mega Man Zero 4. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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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RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiCyberpunk2D
OC73· 115
Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya
✓ Like Mega Man Zero 4, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with melee combat and co op, while skipping shooter
It predates Mega Man Zero 4 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode71
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2DMelee
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Like Mega Man Zero 4, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping shooter
Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.
Released 7 years after Mega Man Zero 4.
Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode55
RPGAction RPG
SoloCyberpunkSci-Fi2DMelee
Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
✓ Shared with Mega Man Zero 4: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter
Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.
Released 14 years after Mega Man Zero 4.
Genre100Setting100Game mode55Visuals51
RPGAction RPG
SoloCyberpunkSci-Fi2DStealth
Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19
Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Shared with Mega Man Zero 4: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and setting cyberpunk
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat
Released 10 years after Mega Man Zero 4.
Genre100Setting100Visuals77Game mode55
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2DMagic
Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS
82
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D
Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom
82
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D
Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DCo-op
Year 1990Dev Emerald Software · U.S. GoldOn PC
✓ Like Mega Man Zero 4, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: combat magic, setting space and co op, while skipping shooter
Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man Zero 4: setting.
It predates Mega Man Zero 4 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode71Setting47
64
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DOffline
Year 1991Dev Capcom
✓ Shared with Mega Man Zero 4: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with offline and co op, while skipping shooter
It predates Mega Man Zero 4 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Setting63Game mode51
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61
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D
Year 1986Dev Bally Midway
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: shooter.
It predates Mega Man Zero 4 by 19 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D
Year 1992Dev Konami
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: shooter.
It predates Mega Man Zero 4 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DCo-op
IGDB40
Year 1992Dev Konami
✓ Shared with Mega Man Zero 4: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi
≠ Its own twist: co op, while skipping shooter
It predates Mega Man Zero 4 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode71Setting63
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC
✓ If you enjoyed Mega Man Zero 4, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man Zero 4: setting.
Released 13 years after Mega Man Zero 4.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode55Setting36
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DTacticalMelee
Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10
Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC
✓ Like Mega Man Zero 4, it's known for deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping action RPG combat
Invincible Presents: Atom Eve is the first original Invincible game from Skybound Games, the creator-led company behind Invincible and The Walking Dead.
Released 18 years after Mega Man Zero 4.
Genre100Visuals100Setting63Game mode55
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