11 Games with a sci-fi setting like Mighty No. 9 that you should try

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We filtered the 36 games similar to Mighty No. 9 down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Mega Man 11, Mega Man 9 and Risk of Rain top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mighty No. 9.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Mighty No. 9

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mighty No. 9. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Mega Man 11

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiAnime2D

Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115

Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, while skipping vibe casual

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiAnime2D

Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7

Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping vibe casual

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#4Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170

Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping shooter

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2

Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

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#6SANABI

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 97%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 34IGDB95· 2OC80· 6

Year 2023Dev SANABI · NEOWIZPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, linear, story-driven structure and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KRAWG👍 86%· 124MC90IGDB83· 10

Year 2015Dev Metanet SoftwarePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Mighty No. 9, it's known for precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and free to play, while skipping shooter

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#8Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Shared with Mighty No. 9: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping shooter

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#9LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi

IGDB80· 4

Year 2005Dev Traveller's Tales · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Mighty No. 9: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with loot and gear systems, skill tree progression and visual third person, while skipping shooter

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#10Capsized

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KRAWG👍 21%· 96MC80IGDB63· 5

Year 2011Dev Alientrap · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Mighty No. 9, expect precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and ranged combat, while skipping shooter

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Mighty No. 9, it's known for precision platforming, shooter and melee combat

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

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