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More about this game →We filtered the 44 games similar to Mega Man ZX down to the 22 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. SteamWorld Dig, Metroid Dread and The Fall top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mega Man ZX.
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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Mega Man ZX is SteamWorld Dig — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Metroid Dread and The Fall follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mega Man ZX. 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.
✓ 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
Released 7 years after Mega Man ZX.
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and shooter
≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping post-apocalyptic world
Released 15 years after Mega Man ZX.
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and shooter
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping post-apocalyptic world
Released 8 years after Mega Man ZX.
✓ 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
Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man ZX: progression.
Released 3 years after Mega Man ZX.
✓ 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
Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man ZX: progression.
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and shooter
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping post-apocalyptic world
Where it drifts furthest from Mega Man ZX: progression.
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping shooter
###Best for mobile The game is an adventure-platformer, where the player takes control over the main character, traveling through the Martian caves. You will have to manage the thrust of the jetpack that the protagonist has. The game was released on the PC in 2012. Before this, it was repeatedly recognized as the best game for mobile devices. ###Key features The game is set in the future.
Released 6 years after Mega Man ZX.
✓ 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
Released 7 years after Mega Man ZX.
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping shooter
Steam Workshop About the GameFrom the creative mind behind The Adventures of Shuggy comes an exciting new retro-styled 2D platformer, a winner of Dream Build Play 2012 and a top 50 game of 2012 according to Game Informer.
Released 6 years after Mega Man ZX.
✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
≠ Missing: shooter.
Released 10 years after Mega Man ZX.
✓ 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
Released 12 years after Mega Man ZX.
✓ 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
Released 13 years after Mega Man ZX.
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, ranged combat and visual pixel, while skipping shooter
As Sam McRae, last surviving member of the “Titan Hauler” crew, you must hack and blast your way through an onslaught of truly bad 'bots to find a way to prevent a potential planet-destroying catastrophe.
Released 7 years after Mega Man ZX.
✓ 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
In SteamWorld Dig 2, you step into the boots of Dorothy, a steambot once robbed of her dear friend – now driven by the hunger for answers. Buckle up, grab your gear, and get ready to dig into the highly anticipated sequel to the original SteamWorld Dig!
Released 11 years after Mega Man ZX.
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