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Mega Man ZX is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Berry, Metroid: Zero Mission and SteamWorld Dig lead the list, with Berry reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Mega Man ZX special.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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Year 2006Dev Inti Creates

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The closest game to Mega Man ZX is Berry — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Metroid: Zero Mission and SteamWorld Dig follow close behind.

#1Berry93 #2Metroid: Zero Mission94 #3SteamWorld Dig96 #4qomp93 #5SteamWorld Dig 295

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Games like Mega Man ZX

44 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

93

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeCozy

Steam👍 99%· 145

Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping shooter

#2Metroid: Zero Mission

94

Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DOpen World

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and shooter

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

#3SteamWorld Dig

96

SteamWorld Dig

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45

Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping shooter

93

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

#5SteamWorld Dig 2

95

SteamWorld Dig 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 8.9KRAWG👍 86%· 433MC88IGDB89· 11OC88· 84

Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping shooter

#6Metroid: Samus Returns

95

Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: shooter.

#7Metroid Dread

95

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DHardcore

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and shooter

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

#8Rogue Legacy 2

94

Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

95

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

95

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping shooter

Steam GOG Nintendo

94

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeCasual

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

95

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

94

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90

Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, melee combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Shadow Complex

94

Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DTactical

IGDB85· 4

Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

93

Reventure

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DNarrativeDark

Steam👍 95%· 9.8KRAWG👍 82%· 64MC84

Year 2019Dev PixelattoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

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

Steam GOG Nintendo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Mega Man ZX?: The closest game to Mega Man ZX is Berry, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Mega Man ZX?: The three closest games to Mega Man ZX are: 1. Berry (93/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Metroid: Zero Mission (94/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. SteamWorld Dig (96/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Mega Man ZX's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 44 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Metroid: Zero Mission similar to Mega Man ZX?: Yes, very much so — Metroid: Zero Mission scores 94/100 similarity to Mega Man ZX. They share 8 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Mega Man ZX?: The best Adventure games similar to Mega Man ZX are Berry, Metroid: Zero Mission, SteamWorld Dig and qomp. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Mega Man ZX attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Mega Man ZX calculated?: We compare Mega Man ZX against every game in our catalog using 9 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Mega Man ZX experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.