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24 games like SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics (2026)
Every game below overlaps with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
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The short version
- Closest match: METAL SLUG 3, which shares 9 player tags including Arcade, Classic and Retro.
- SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics is tagged Classic, Action, Adventure, RPG, Retro, Casual, 1990's, 2D by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics
The five things Steam players tag SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Classic
- Action
- Adventure
- RPG
- Retro
| Reception | on Steam (79% of 12,207) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Not listed |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
- 1
METAL SLUG 3
Why it matched: shares 9 player tags including Arcade, Classic and Retro; released around the same time (2014).
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
METAL SLUG 3 at a glance Released 2014 Studio SNK CORPORATION Player sentiment 90% positive of 9,156 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (90% of 9,156)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 3 of 5 — Classic, Action, Retro
Why players like it: Arcade, Classic, Action, Co-op, Side Scroller — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:ArcadeClassicRetro2DGreat SoundtrackPlatformerPixel GraphicsOld School
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Sonic Mania
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D and Platformer.
Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics.
Sonic Mania at a glance Released 2017 Studio Christian Whitehead Player sentiment 94% positive of 28,802 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 28,802)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 4 of 5 — Classic, Action, Adventure, Retro
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, 2D, Platformer, Retro, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:Great Soundtrack2DPlatformerRetroClassicPixel GraphicsCasualArcade
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Pixel Graphics and Retro; released around the same time (2014).
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.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove at a glance Released 2014 Studio Yacht Club Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,898 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 16,898)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, RPG, Retro
Why players like it: Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Retro, Great Soundtrack, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:PlatformerPixel GraphicsRetroGreat Soundtrack2DOld SchoolArcadeRPG
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Rivals of Aether
Why it matched: shares 9 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Local Multiplayer and Platformer.
RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.
Rivals of Aether at a glance Released 2017 Studio Aether Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 38,134 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 38,134)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 2 of 5 — Action, Retro
Why players like it: Fighting, 2D Fighter, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:Pixel GraphicsLocal MultiplayerPlatformerModdable2DGreat SoundtrackArcadeBeat 'em up
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Streets of Rage 4
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Beat 'em up, 2D and Arcade.
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
Streets of Rage 4 at a glance Released 2020 Studio Dotemu Player sentiment 92% positive of 19,668 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 19,668)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 4 of 5 — Classic, Action, Adventure, Retro
Why players like it: Action, Beat 'em up, Indie, 2D, Fighting — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:Beat 'em up2DArcadeLocal MultiplayerGreat SoundtrackRetroClassicCasual
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To the Moon
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Pixel Graphics and RPG; released around the same time (2011).
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
To the Moon at a glance Released 2011 Studio Freebird Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 86,409 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (96% of 86,409)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, RPG, Retro
Why players like it: Story Rich, Great Soundtrack, Indie, Emotional, RPGMaker — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:Great SoundtrackPixel GraphicsRPG2DRetroCasual
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Castle Crashers
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including 2D, Beat 'em up and Local Multiplayer; released around the same time (2012).
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!
Castle Crashers at a glance Released 2012 Studio The Behemoth Player sentiment 96% positive of 140,408 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 140,408)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, RPG
Why players like it: 2D, Online Co-Op, Co-op, Beat 'em up, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:2DBeat 'em upLocal MultiplayerRPGArcadeCasual
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Fez
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Pixel Graphics and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2012).
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
Fez at a glance Released 2012 Studio Polytron Corporation Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,237 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 16,237)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Retro
Why players like it: Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Pixel Graphics, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:PlatformerPixel GraphicsGreat SoundtrackCasual2DRetro
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Gauntlet Slayer Edition
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Arcade and Local Multiplayer; released around the same time (2014).
The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!
Gauntlet Slayer Edition at a glance Released 2014 Studio Arrowhead Game Studios Player sentiment 82% positive of 10,282 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (82% of 10,282)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 4 of 5 — Classic, Action, Adventure, RPG
Why players like it: Co-op, Dungeon Crawler, Hack and Slash, Local Co-Op, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:RPGArcadeLocal MultiplayerClassicOld SchoolCasual
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Metal Slug
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Arcade, 2D and Retro.
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Metal Slug at a glance Released 1996 Studio Nazca Corporation Player sentiment 89% positive of 5,258 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (89% of 5,258)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 4 of 5 — Classic, Action, Adventure, Retro
Why players like it: Action, Arcade, 2D, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, controller and input, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:Arcade2DRetroClassicLocal MultiplayerPixel GraphicsPlatformerGreat Soundtrack
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Puyo PuyoTetris
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Casual, Local Multiplayer and Arcade; published by the same company.
Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as global phenomenon Tetris® and SEGA’s famous Puyo Puyo™ combine in a super mash-up of ferocious competition, adorable looks, and addictive puzzle fun!
Puyo PuyoTetris at a glance Released 2018 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 85% positive of 5,571 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (85% of 5,571)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 2 of 5 — Classic, Action
Why players like it: Puzzle, Casual, Competitive, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:CasualLocal MultiplayerArcadeGreat Soundtrack2DClassic
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Peggle
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Casual, Arcade and 2D; released around the same time (2007).
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle at a glance Released 2007 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 14,434 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 14,434)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 1 of 5 — Classic
Why players like it: Casual, Puzzle, Arcade, Singleplayer, Addictive — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:CasualArcade2DClassicLocal MultiplayerGreat Soundtrack
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Capcom Arcade Stadium
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Arcade, 1990's and Beat 'em up.
Relive the Capcom classics! Get 1943 -The Battle of Midway- and game logo wallpapers free with your download!
Capcom Arcade Stadium at a glance Released 2021 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 55% positive of 4,765 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.1/10 · Steam: (55% of 4,765)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 3 of 5 — Classic, Action, Retro
Why players like it: Arcade, Action, Free to Play, 1990's, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:Arcade1990'sBeat 'em up2DRetroLocal MultiplayerPixel GraphicsClassic
- 14
Trine 2: Complete Story
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and 2D; released around the same time (2013).
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
Trine 2: Complete Story at a glance Released 2013 Studio Frozenbyte Player sentiment 95% positive of 22,041 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 22,041)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, RPG
Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Platformer, Adventure, Action, Beautiful — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:PlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DRPGCasual
- 15
Sonic Generations Collection
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and 2D; published by the same company; released around the same time (2011).
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!
Sonic Generations Collection at a glance Released 2011 Studio Devil's Details Player sentiment 94% positive of 25,507 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (94% of 25,507)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 4 of 5 — Classic, Action, Adventure, Retro
Why players like it: Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Action, Fast-Paced, 3D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:PlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DModdableClassicRetro
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SteamWorld Dig
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Casual; released around the same time (2013).
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
SteamWorld Dig at a glance Released 2013 Studio Image & Form Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 10,998 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (94% of 10,998)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, RPG
Why players like it: Platformer, Mining, Steampunk, Metroidvania, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:Platformer2DCasualGreat SoundtrackRPG
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Child of Light
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Great Soundtrack and Platformer; released around the same time (2014).
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Child of Light at a glance Released 2014 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 13,481 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (91% of 13,481)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, RPG
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Great Soundtrack, Turn-Based, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:RPGGreat SoundtrackPlatformer2DCasual
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Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Casual and RPG.
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya at a glance Released 2021 Studio 二色幽紫蝶 Player sentiment 99% positive of 32,698 Price $4.79 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (99% of 32,698)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 1 of 5 — RPG
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Casual, Simulation, RPG, Time Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:Pixel GraphicsCasualRPG2D1990'sOld School
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Vampire Survivors
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Pixel Graphics, 2D and Casual.
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!
Vampire Survivors at a glance Released 2022 Studio poncle Player sentiment 98% positive of 265,103 Price $3.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 265,103)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 3 of 5 — Action, RPG, Retro
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Vampire — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:Pixel Graphics2DCasualArcadeRPGRetro
- 20
PICO PARK
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Casual, Local Multiplayer and Platformer.
PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players.
PICO PARK at a glance Released 2021 Studio TECOPARK Player sentiment 91% positive of 29,932 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 29,932)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 2 of 5 — Action, Retro
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Puzzle-Platformer, Co-op, Local Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:CasualLocal MultiplayerPlatformer2DPixel GraphicsRetro
- 21
DuckTales
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Retro and Casual.
DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.
DuckTales at a glance Released 1989 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 88% positive of 7,930 Price $3.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (88% of 7,930)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 4 of 5 — Classic, Action, Adventure, Retro
Why players like it: Platformer, Adventure, Remake, Action, Retro — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:PlatformerRetroCasualClassicGreat Soundtrack2D
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Defy Gravity Extended
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Casual.
Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving.
Defy Gravity Extended at a glance Released 2016 Studio Paul Fisch Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,531 Price $0.55 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (86% of 8,531)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 2 of 5 — Action, Retro
Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Space — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:Platformer2DCasualGreat SoundtrackRetroArcade
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Elsword
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 5 player tags including RPG, 2D and Casual; released around the same time (2014).
Elsword is a free-to-play, online action RPG that uses classic side-scrolling game mechanics in an immersive manga inspired world.
Elsword at a glance Released 2014 Studio KOG Player sentiment 73% positive of 9,721 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (73% of 9,721)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, RPG
Why players like it: Free to Play, Anime, RPG, Action, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:RPG2DCasualPlatformerBeat 'em up
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Gauntlet
Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Arcade and Local Multiplayer.
The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!
Gauntlet at a glance Released 1985 Studio Atari Games Player sentiment 82% positive of 10,280 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (82% of 10,280)
Matches SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics on: 4 of 5 — Classic, Action, Adventure, RPG
Why players like it: Co-op, Dungeon Crawler, Hack and Slash, Local Co-Op, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics:RPGArcadeLocal MultiplayerClassicOld SchoolCasual
Common questions
What game is most like SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics?
METAL SLUG 3, on the evidence we have. It shares 9 player tags including Arcade, Classic and Retro. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.