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1995 PC free

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.

What defines VectorMan:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for VectorMan are Mighty No. 9, Duke Nukem II and Mega Man 10. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes VectorMan special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Mighty No. 9

95 %

2016 PCPlayStationXbox 19.99 € 👍 50 % Mixed, 3,340 reviews on Steam

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Duke Nukem II

Linear, curated structure

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.

Mega Man 8

Sci-fi setting

A classic run-and-gun platformer where Mega Man defeats eight robot masters and takes their weapons. The PlayStation entry brings a colorful cartoon look, animated cutscenes and varied stages with boss fights.

Zero Wing

Sci-fi setting

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.

Mega Man X8

Sci-fi setting

A fast 2.5D run-and-gun platformer where you pick a team of three Maverick Hunters, tackle bosses in any order and steal their weapons. The lunar adventure adds team swapping, armor upgrades and high-speed action.

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.

Matterfall

Sci-fi setting

Matterfall is a fast 2D action shooter from Housemarque where you aim with the stick, dodge and hover through sci-fi levels. It focuses on fluid arcade action and precise play.

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.

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