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1991 Classic

A classic NES run-and-gun platformer where Mega Man uses the chargeable Mega Buster to beat eight robot bosses and take their weapons. Precise jumping and shooting plus a free choice of stage order drive the fun.

What defines Mega Man 4:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for Mega Man 4 are Zero Wing, Mighty No. 9 and Galaga. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Mega Man 4 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Zero Wing

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1989 PC 7.79 € 👍 87 % Very positive, 53 reviews on Steam

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty

A classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up that became a cult name thanks to the infamous Mega Drive translation and the "All your base are belong to us" meme. Its signature twist is grabbing enemies with a tractor beam and using them as shields.

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Mighty No. 9

Sci-fi setting

A 2D run-and-gun platformer in the vein of classic Mega Man: as the robot Beck you jump through twelve stages, blast enemies and absorb their powers with a dash attack. It is widely regarded as an uneven execution of its promising concept.

Galaga

Sci-fi setting

A classic arcade shooter where you pilot a fighter along the bottom of the screen and blast waves of insect-like aliens. The tractor beam that captures your ship, which you can rescue for double firepower, gives it its hook.

Gradius Origins

Sci-fi setting

A collection of all seven arcade Gradius games in 18 versions, including the Gradius III AM Show Version making its home console debut. Classic side-scrolling shoot-'em-ups with the power-up bar, precise dodging and steep difficulty.

Titan Attacks!

Action-packed real-time combat

A Space Invaders-style arcade shooter in which you play Earth's last tank commander, blasting waves of alien invaders as you fight across the Solar System to the Titans' homeworld. Upgrades and simple, addictive action drive the gameplay.

Tempest 2000

Sci-fi setting

A fast arcade tube shooter where you glide a claw-shaped ship around the rim of neon geometric levels, blasting waves of enemies. Pounding techno music and particle effects turn this update of the classic into an intense reflex test.

VectorMan

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast run-and-gun platformer where you play the Orbot VectorMan cleaning a polluted Earth of rogue machines. Known for its shiny pre-rendered orb-based graphics and power-up transformations.

In the Hunt

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic Irem side-scrolling arcade shooter where you pilot a submarine through hostile waters. Detailed pixel art, explosive action and punishing difficulty define the experience.

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2

Sci-fi setting

A fast, old-school 2D action platformer where you play as Gunvolt and his rival Copen, tagging enemies and unleashing flashy lock-on attacks. It emphasizes tight stages, boss fights and score chasing with an anime flavor.

Gravity Circuit

Sci-fi setting

A fast 2D action platformer in the vein of Mega Man X, where Kai uses a grappling power and gravity abilities to hurl robots through stages and boss fights. Fluid combat, crisp pixel art and a driving soundtrack.

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