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Games like Mega Man III

1992PEGI 7

You collect the abilities of defeated Robot Masters and use them cleverly against one another. Precise jumping sections and snappy boss fights make this handheld entry a compact action platformer.

  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Pixel art
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Sci-fi setting
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In short: Games like Mega Man III

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Mega Man III special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Horror Turn-based combat High difficulty Roguelike runs Shooter Pixel art Grind Survival PvP Open world Card game

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Mighty Gunvolt

92 %Match

2014PEGI 7PC, PlayStation74 % positive4.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Mega Man III: gripping boss fights, pixel art as well as 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.

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Azure Striker Gunvolt 2

Boss fights as highlights

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.

Alien Soldier

Boss fights as highlights

A frantic Treasure run-and-gun with a gauntlet of boss fights, fast gunplay and a flexible weapon loadout. It is extremely demanding, rewarding pattern memorization and precise reflexes.

Mighty Gunvolt Burst

Sci-fi setting

Mighty Gunvolt Burst is a fast 2D action game in the Gunvolt series where you blast through levels with electric powers in a retro-inspired pixel style. Its reworked systems and deep character customization let you shape your hero to suit how you like to play.

Duke Nukem

Sci-fi setting

The first Duke Nukem is a classic side-scrolling platformer with shooting, where Duke takes on Dr. Proton's robot army. A short retro arcade outing that introduces the wisecracking action hero.

Duke Nukem II

Sci-fi setting

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.

Gunstar Heroes

Boss fights as highlights

A frantic Mega Drive run-and-gun with mix-and-match weapons, explosive boss fights and wild set pieces. The chaos is even better in two-player co-op.

Muri

Sci-fi setting

A retro run-and-gun platformer styled after 80s DOS games, where a woman in a powerful armor suit investigates why Mars vanished. Gameplay shifts between fast shooting action and more tactical combat.

Bleed 2

Boss fights as highlights

A fast-paced arcade action game where heroine Wryn shoots, dodges, reflects bullets and slows time. It centers on a string of boss fights in pixel art style with a tongue-in-cheek tone.

Kero Blaster

Strong soundtrack

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.

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