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More about this game →We filtered the 43 games similar to Metroid II: Return of Samus down to the 17 that fit the “PC” category. The Final Station, Mega Man X5 and Mega Man X4 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Metroid II: Return of Samus.
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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Metroid II: Return of Samus is The Final Station — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Mega Man X5 and Mega Man X4 follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Metroid II: Return of Samus. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and shooter
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, deep simulation and deep RPG systems
Where it drifts furthest from Metroid II: Return of Samus: setting.
Released 25 years after Metroid II: Return of Samus.
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.
Released 9 years after Metroid II: Return of Samus.
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.
Released 6 years after Metroid II: Return of Samus.
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: shooter.
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi
≠ Where it differs: brings setting cyberpunk, while skipping adventure storytelling
Released 13 years after Metroid II: Return of Samus.
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk, while skipping adventure storytelling
Released 10 years after Metroid II: Return of Samus.
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter
Hollow Wish CollectionThe Hollow Wish Collection Contains: The original game (Episode 1) Episode 2 The Hollow Wish Collection comic Soundtrack and Other Comics PackageThe Soundtrack and Other Comics Package contains all the content found in the Soundtrack and Remixes and Comics Pack - Dirty Angels…
Where it drifts furthest from Metroid II: Return of Samus: setting.
Released 19 years after Metroid II: Return of Samus.
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping shooter
Pinkman is a fast-paced, action platformer about a lost man with pink skin and an incredible skill to fart. Pinkman is set in deadly fantasy world called "The Mind", where many traps will try to cut your body in half when you struggle to discover what happened, and keep yourself alive.
Released 26 years after Metroid II: Return of Samus.
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: shooter.
It predates Metroid II: Return of Samus by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping shooter
Steam Exclusive OfferCarbon Stealth Suit: (Yellow) A light weight and non metal alternative to ARES traditional armor. Proves to be pleasing to the eye. Indigo Pulse Suit: (Blue) A prototype suit made of special materials discovered by United Earth which was estimated to be immune to Zytron Gas.
Released 20 years after Metroid II: Return of Samus.
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