Games like Mighty No. 9
If Mighty No. 9 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Mega Man 11 and hook-kick — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, nostalgic and retro. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Mighty No. 9 is a 2D side-scrolling action game developed by Comcept and Inti Creates, released in 2016 at $19.99. Players absorb enemies and master weapons from defeated bosses, using the Xel dash to chain combos across speed-based platforming sections. Reviewers highlight that boss weapons have secret uses and tactical depth, while mastery of boss patterns feels deeply rewarding. Players describe the experience as challenging, nostalgic, and tense, with fluid movement enabled by the dash mechanic. The story engages more than typical entries in the genre, and the music quality stands out despite the retro aesthetic. Verified on Steam Deck, the medium-length campaign offers solo-only action with a hard difficulty curve. The game holds a 54% positive rating from over 1,000 Steam reviews.
About Mighty No. 9: Mighty No. 9 is a 2D Side-scrolling Action game that takes the best elements from 8 and 16-bit classics that you know and love and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something fresh and amazing!
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Mighty No. 9.
Top pick for Mighty No. 9 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Mega Man 11
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Mighty No. 9.
Second-strongest match for Mighty No. 9 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.
hook-kick
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Mighty No. 9 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
She ate me! The indignity of this has seemingly left you immortal. Stored for safekeeping (head being so pretty and all) you team up with a couple of bones from a slain wizard and a stretchy pirate-snake named hook in this kicking platformer filled with circles all the way up and down.
Cobalt
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Mighty No. 9 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Forget everything you’ve learned about combat. Cobalt’s slo-mo mechanic lets you perform moves that other games can’t comprehend. Discover the secrets of a distant colony in a cosmic campaign, take on challenges and rule the leaderboards, or face off against others in local and online multiplayer.
Pogostuck: Rage With Your Friends
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Mighty No. 9 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Climb a surreal mountain on a pogo stick and make friends along the way.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Mighty No. 9.
Ranked #6 for Mighty No. 9 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Berserk Boy
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Mighty No. 9.
Ranked #7 for Mighty No. 9 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!
Mega Man X Legacy Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Mighty No. 9.
Ranked #8 for Mighty No. 9 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
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Mega Man 11
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Mighty No. 9.
Reviewers of Mighty No. 9 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Mighty No. 9.
Reviewers of Mighty No. 9 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
Mega Man Legacy Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Mighty No. 9.
Reviewers of Mighty No. 9 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Mighty No. 9 at current Steam store prices.
Lethal Company
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Priced ~50% under Mighty No. 9 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
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Priced ~50% under Mighty No. 9 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Mighty No. 9 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
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Priced ~50% under Mighty No. 9 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Mighty No. 9 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
R.E.P.O.
WHY THIS
Priced ~65% under Mighty No. 9 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator's desires.
Free alternatives
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
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Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Mighty No. 9.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Mega Man 11
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Mighty No. 9.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.
Cobalt
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Forget everything you’ve learned about combat. Cobalt’s slo-mo mechanic lets you perform moves that other games can’t comprehend. Discover the secrets of a distant colony in a cosmic campaign, take on challenges and rule the leaderboards, or face off against others in local and online multiplayer.
Pogostuck: Rage With Your Friends
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
Climb a surreal mountain on a pogo stick and make friends along the way.
Berserk Boy
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Mighty No. 9.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Mighty No. 9.
BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!
Frequently asked about Mighty No. 9
- Is Mighty No. 9 verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mighty No. 9 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Mighty No. 9 cost?
- Mighty No. 9 is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Mighty No. 9 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Mighty No. 9 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Mighty No. 9?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mighty No. 9 are Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Mega Man 11, hook-kick.
- Who developed Mighty No. 9?
- Mighty No. 9 was developed by Comcept, Inti Creates and published by Deep Silver.
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