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We filtered the 50 games similar to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker down to the 26 that fit the “Platformer” category. Kirby Star Allies, Captain Commando and Mega Man Zero 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 1990Dev Emerald Software

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Within the “Platformer” category, the closest game to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is Kirby Star Allies — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Captain Commando and Mega Man Zero 2 follow close behind.

#1Kirby Star Allies92 #2Captain Commando91 #3Mega Man Zero 289 #4Mega Man Zero 389 #5Cadillacs and Dinosaurs87

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The best platformer games like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. 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.

#1Kirby Star Allies

92

Kirby Star Allies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB74· 12OC74· 96

Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

✓ Shared with Michael Jackson's Moonwalker: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

#2Captain Commando

91

Captain Commando

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

Year 1991Dev Capcom

✓ Shared with Michael Jackson's Moonwalker: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with offline, while skipping combat magic

#3Mega Man Zero 2

89

Mega Man Zero 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Shared with Michael Jackson's Moonwalker: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, while skipping combat magic

#4Mega Man Zero 3

89

Mega Man Zero 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping combat magic

#5Cadillacs and Dinosaurs

87

Cadillacs and Dinosaurs

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Year 1993Dev Capcom

✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: offline, while skipping combat magic

#6Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game

87

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Year 1990Dev Konami · Ultra Software Corporation

✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: offline, while skipping combat magic

#7Altered Beast

86

Altered Beast

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

IGDB45

Year 1988Dev Team Shinobi · ActivisionOn Android · iOS · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping combat magic

83

Battletoads

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

OC73· 115

Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya

✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping combat magic

#9Mega Man Zero

80

Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, adventure storytelling and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping combat magic

#10Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

80

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagic2DMelee

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

#11Viewtiful Joe

79

Viewtiful Joe

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Team Viewtiful · Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: combat magic.

#12Castlevania: Bloodlines

79

Castlevania: Bloodlines

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DNarrativeDarkLoot

Year 1994Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Michael Jackson's Moonwalker: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and loot and gear systems, while skipping combat magic

#13NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

79

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual pixel, while skipping combat magic

#14Super Castlevania IV

78

Super Castlevania IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DDarkNarrativeHorror

IGDB100· 1

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping combat magic

#15Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

78

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DDarkHorror

Year 1990Dev Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping combat magic

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The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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RPG · Action RPG

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RPG · Platformer

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RPG · Metroidvania

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RPG · Platformer

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Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

RPG · Platformer

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Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

RPG · Platformer

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Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

RPG · Platformer

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Below Kryll

RPG · Adventure

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Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

RPG · Platformer

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

RPG · Platformer

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