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We filtered the 40 games similar to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection down to the 12 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Mega Man 9, Mega Man 11 and Risk of Rain top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is Mega Man 9 — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Mega Man 11 and Risk of Rain follow close behind.

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The best games like Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection on Nintendo Switch

12 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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Mega Man 9

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Mega Man 9
Closest overall match
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.

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Mega Man 11

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Mega Man 11
Closest on tone
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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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.

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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.

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The End Is Nigh

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The End Is Nigh
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone91Combat80Setting0
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Super Meat Boy

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Super Meat Boy
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtCasual
Year 2010Dev Team Meat · BlitWorksOn PS4 · Linux · PC

The thread back to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection runs through punishing difficulty, single-player focus and 2D presentation. What it adds of its own: adventure storytelling and a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone83
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Clustertruck

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Clustertruck
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Landfall Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

With Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection it shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

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Shovel Knight

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Shovel Knight
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

Shelved next to Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings fantasy world and co-op play.

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Spelunky

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Spelunky
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DCo-op
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Same family as Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings fantasy world and co-op play.

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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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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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Crash Bandicoot: Warped

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Crash Bandicoot: Warped
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFantasy
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What carries over from Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat. Both also lean on single-player focus and a sci-fi setting. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

Game mode100Tone100Combat80Genre50Setting41Visuals0

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