75
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2D
Year 1995Dev Capcom
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The best games with a sci-fi setting like VectorMan
30 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to VectorMan. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.
60
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2D
Year 2004Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling
Released 9 years after VectorMan.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
60
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2D
Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 3 · CapcomOn PC
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk
≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling
Released 6 years after VectorMan.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 100%· 11
Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPost-Apocalyptic
Steam👍 90%· 5.5KIGDB85· 1
Year 1993Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PC
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DCozy
Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1
Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting cyberpunk
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Where it drifts furthest from VectorMan: setting.
Released 15 years after VectorMan.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals70Setting36
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DDark
Steam👍 87%· 9.3KIGDB72· 11OC74· 62
Year 2016Dev Do My Best Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, shooter and deep simulation, while skipping setting cyberpunk
Where it drifts furthest from VectorMan: setting.
Released 21 years after VectorMan.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals52Setting21
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB85· 1
Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB60· 1
Year 1991Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo
69
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
Year 1991Dev Delphine Software · U.S. Gold
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: melee combat.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63
#11Mega Man 2
69
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
Year 1989Dev Capcom
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB35
Year 1992Dev Delphine Software · U.S. GoldOn Mac
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: melee combat.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art
IGDB87· 1
Year 1994Dev Epic Games
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi
≠ Its own twist: shooter and visual pixel, while skipping melee combat
Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Setting63
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DFantasyHistorical
Year 1998Dev Naughty Dog · Universal Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi
≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping melee combat
Where it drifts furthest from VectorMan: setting.
Released 3 years after VectorMan.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals70Setting32
#15Duke Nukem
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iRank88
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 88%· 137
Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac
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Earthworm Jim
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Mega Man X5
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55
Mega Man X2
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55
Mega Man X4
Platformer · Shooter
55
Mega Man 6
Platformer · Shooter
54
Mega Man 8
Platformer · Shooter
54
Mega Man 5
Platformer · Shooter
54
Mega Man 7
Platformer · Shooter
54
Mega Man 4
Platformer · Shooter
54
Mega Man
Platformer · Shooter
54
Mega Man 3
Platformer · Shooter
54
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