# Games like Mega Man X Legacy Collection

> The closest matches to Mega Man X Legacy Collection: Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2, Mega Man Legacy Collection, Gravity Circuit, Mighty No. 9, and Blazing Chrome. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2](https://imho.run/games/743900/mega-man-x-legacy-collection-2) — Shares boss rush with Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 704 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/743900/)
2. [Mega Man Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/363440/mega-man-legacy-collection) — Also Robots and 1990's, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 2,216 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/363440/)
3. [Gravity Circuit](https://imho.run/games/858710/gravity-circuit) — Shares speedrun friendly and boss rush with Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 2,060 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/858710/)
4. [Mighty No. 9](https://imho.run/games/314710/mighty-no-9) — Also Robots and Side Scroller, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 1,041 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314710/)
5. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Side Scroller, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
6. [30XX](https://imho.run/games/1029210/30xx) — A frequent pick in Mega Man X Legacy Collection players' libraries, and another Action. 1,750 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029210/)
7. [Berserk Boy](https://imho.run/games/1561340/berserk-boy) — Also Robots and Side Scroller, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 252 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1561340/)
8. [Contra Anniversary Collection](https://imho.run/games/1018020/contra-anniversary-collection) — Shares weapon upgrade system with Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 477 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1018020/)
9. [Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove](https://imho.run/games/250760/shovel-knight-treasure-trove) — Also Side Scroller, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 9,963 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250760/)
10. [Kero Blaster](https://imho.run/games/292500/kero-blaster) — Shares weapon upgrade system and boss rush with Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 754 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/292500/)
11. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Also 1990's and Side Scroller, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
12. [Valfaris](https://imho.run/games/600130/valfaris) — Shares weapon upgrade system with Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 795 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/600130/)
13. [Abathor](https://imho.run/games/2295610/abathor) — Also Side Scroller, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 171 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295610/)
14. [METAL SLUG X](https://imho.run/games/312610/metal-slug-x) — Also Side Scroller, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 917 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312610/)
15. [Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition](https://imho.run/games/218820/mercenary-kings-reloaded-edition) — A frequent pick in Mega Man X Legacy Collection players' libraries, and another RPG. 801 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/218820/)
16. [Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider](https://imho.run/games/1942010/vengeful-guardian-moonrider) — Also Side Scroller, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 294 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1942010/)
17. [NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound](https://imho.run/games/2542120/ninja-gaiden-ragebound) — Also Side Scroller, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 1,103 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/)
18. [Cave Story+](https://imho.run/games/200900/cave-story) — Shares weapon upgrade system with Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 3,688 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200900/)
19. [Volgarr the Viking](https://imho.run/games/247240/volgarr-the-viking) — Also Side Scroller, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 1,036 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247240/)
20. [A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda](https://imho.run/games/92300/a-r-e-s-extinction-agenda) — Also Robots and Side Scroller, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 370 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/92300/)
21. [Broforce](https://imho.run/games/274190/broforce) — Shares boss rush with Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 20,429 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274190/)
22. [1001 Spikes](https://imho.run/games/260790/1001-spikes) — Shares speedrun friendly with Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 386 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/260790/)
23. [Sonic Mania](https://imho.run/games/584400/sonic-mania) — Also Side Scroller, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 13,860 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/584400/)
24. [DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours](https://imho.run/games/377870/dariusburst-chronicle-saviours) — Also Side Scroller, like Mega Man X Legacy Collection. 322 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377870/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=743890&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=743890&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=743890&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=743890
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/743890
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Mega Man X Legacy Collection

This compilation brings together four classic 16-bit and 32-bit action platformers originally released across the early-to-mid 1990s. Players who revisit these titles often describe the experience as nostalgic and retro, with challenging gameplay that rewards precision and mastery. Reviewers highlight that the iconic soundtracks elevate every moment, and the tight controls feel responsive even decades later. The collection retains the weapon upgrade system that drastically changes playstyle depending on player choice, along with boss-rush modes and stage-select options that appeal to speedrunners. A notable new addition is X Challenge mode, which demands tactical mastery by pitting players against two bosses simultaneously. Save points replace the original password systems from these games. The compilation holds a 78% positive rating from 1669 Steam reviews. Priced at $19.99, it offers substantial length for fans of classic action platformers.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 743890
- **Developer:** CAPCOM CO., LTD
- **Publisher:** CAPCOM CO., LTD
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jul 24, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/743890/mega-man-x-legacy-collection)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=743890&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/743890/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

---

*Markdown version of https://imho.run/games/743890/mega-man-x-legacy-collection for AI assistants (also served for `Accept: text/markdown`). Every game has one at https://imho.run/md/game/<appid>. Cite imho.run and link the game pages.*