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We filtered the 40 games similar to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection down to the 24 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 11 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is Sonic the Hedgehog — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 11 follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

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Sonic the Hedgehog

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Sonic the Hedgehog
Closest overall match
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

What brings it close to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

It predates Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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Mega Man 9

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Mega Man 9
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

With Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection it shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds pixel art and single-player focus. They part company on setting: this one brings an anime aesthetic.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat85Tone82Setting66
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Mega Man 11

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Mega Man 11
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Its point of contact with Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds 2D presentation and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings shooting mechanics and an anime aesthetic.

Released 3 years after Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.

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SANABI

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SANABI
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiPixel Art2D
Year 2023Dev SANABI · NEOWIZPlaytime ~3hOn PC

The genre is the same as Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is strong narrative focus and a cyberpunk setting.

Released 8 years after Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat84Tone63Setting37
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Risk of Rain

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Risk of Rain
Closest on combat
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection worked for you because of punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. Both also lean on pixel art and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting63Game mode18
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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings fantasy world and a third-person camera.

Released 5 years after Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.

Genre100Tone100Combat85Game mode82Setting63Visuals36
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Mighty No. 9

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Mighty No. 9
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

On paper it is what Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: an anime aesthetic and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat85Tone84Visuals59Setting45Game mode19
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Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

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Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 2013Dev Gaijin GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

What carries over from Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat. To that it adds 2D presentation and a sci-fi setting. They part company on genre and tone: this one brings puzzle design and a casual, approachable feel.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63Tone62Genre50
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A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

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A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
Closest on setting
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeRangedSci-Fi2D
Year 2011Dev Extend StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Held in common with Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection: precision platforming, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is genre and visuals: crafting mechanics.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals60Genre50
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Sunblaze

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Sunblaze
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The thread back to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection runs through precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat. To that it adds pixel art and a sci-fi setting. They part company on genre and tone: this one brings puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 6 years after Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat81Tone57Genre50
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Geometry Dash

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Geometry Dash
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Year 2013Dev RobTop GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

The overlap with Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is in what it evokes rather than what it is: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat. Both also lean on single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in genre and visuals — its own ground is puzzle design.

Game mode100Setting100Tone91Combat76Visuals61Genre50
Details →1/1 agree it's a good match
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Gravity Circuit

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Gravity Circuit
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 2023Dev Domesticated Ants · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

Its point of contact with Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is precision platforming, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in genre — its own ground is fighting mechanics.

Released 8 years after Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat85Genre50
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Duke Nukem

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Duke Nukem
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

The thread back to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection runs through precision platforming, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to pixel art and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is genre: shooting mechanics.

It predates Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat85Genre50
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Ristar

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Ristar
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

With Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection it shares precision platforming, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on pixel art and single-player focus. The distance is in genre — its own ground is adventure storytelling.

It predates Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat78Genre50
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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFantasy
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

With Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection it shares precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat. The common ground extends to a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and genre: adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

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