In the same spirit

Games like Mega Man Zero: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Mega Man Zero (2002): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Mega Man Zero (18)

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon Action by Inti Creates (2018) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 78★ 3.88 Metroid Fusion Platformer by Nintendo (2002) · ≈ 14h Metacritic 92★ 4.37 Ori and the Will of the Wisps Platformer by Moon Studios (2020) · ≈ 11h Metacritic 91★ 4.41 Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition Platformer by Feral Interactive (2010) · ≈ 8h Metacritic 91★ 4.39 Spyro: Year of the Dragon Platformer by Insomniac Games (2000) Metacritic 91★ 4.38 Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow Platformer by Konami Digital Entertainment (2003) Metacritic 91★ 4.37 Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped Platformer by Naughty Dog (1998) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 91★ 4.35 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove Platformer by Yacht Club Games (2014) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 91★ 4.32 Conker's Bad Fur Day Platformer by Rare (2001) Metacritic 92★ 4.2 Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury Platformer by Nintendo (2021) Metacritic 89★ 4.37 Metroid: Zero Mission Platformer by Nintendo (2004) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 89★ 4.35 Psychonauts 2 Platformer by Double Fine Productions (2021) · ≈ 11h Metacritic 88★ 4.36 Viewtiful Joe (2003) Platformer by Capcom Production Studio 4 (2003) Metacritic 90★ 4.2 Hollow Knight: Silksong Indie by Team Cherry (2025) · ≈ 24h ★ 4.38 Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Platformer by Sony Interactive Entertainment (1999) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 91★ 4.08 Cuphead Platformer by Studio MDHR (2017) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 87★ 4.37 Super Metroid Platformer by Nintendo (1994) · ≈ 6h ★ 4.35 Dead Cells Platformer by Plug In Digital (2018) · ≈ 10h Metacritic 88★ 4.23