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Games like Mega Man 4

1991

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.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Shooting and gunplay

The closest matches for Mega Man 4 are Bionic Commando Rearmed, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 and Duke Nukem II. 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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Azure Striker Gunvolt 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Duke Nukem II

Jumping and platforming

A classic DOS platform shooter where Duke blasts his way through aliens and robots as a cocky action hero. Fast levels, hidden secrets and plenty of over-the-top attitude define the game.

Mighty No. 9

Jumping and platforming

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.

Mighty Gunvolt

Jumping and platforming

Mighty Gunvolt is a fast 2D side-scrolling action game that pays homage to retro 8-bit classics. You fire lightning-powered shots, dodge boss attacks, and chase high scores across colorful pixel-art stages that carry the Azure Striker Gunvolt spirit.

Mutant Mudds

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A tight retro platformer where you hover with a jetpack and blast mutant mud monsters while hopping between three depth layers in each level. Its pixel art and precise controls evoke the 8- and 16-bit era.

Kero Blaster

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A compact retro run-and-gun platformer from Cave Story creator Pixel, where you play a frog swapping weapons through short, punchy stages. Charming, lighthearted and approachable.

Azure Striker Gunvolt

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 2D action platformer where you play lightning-wielding Gunvolt, tagging enemies and zapping them in combos. It offers anime flair, boss fights and an energetic soundtrack.

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