9 Games with a sci-fi setting like Mega Man Zero that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Mega Man Zero down to the 9 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Dex, STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 and Katana ZERO top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mega Man Zero.

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

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mega Man Zero. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Dex

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SoloCyberpunkSci-Fi2DStealth

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Mega Man Zero: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2DMelee

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Mega Man Zero, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping shooter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

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#4The Longest Journey

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2DMagic

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

✓ Like Mega Man Zero, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

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#5Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

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SoloSci-Fi2DTacticalMelee

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Mega Man Zero, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeTactical

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Mega Man Zero, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMagicNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Mega Man Zero, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

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#9X3: Terran Conflict

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SoloSci-FiMeleeSandbox WorldOpen World

Steam👍 85%· 2.8KRAWG👍 60%· 63MC73IGDB90· 1

Year 2008Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Mega Man Zero, expect deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

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