Mega Man 2
Mega Man 2 is a 1988 action-platformer developed by Capcom for the NES and the entry that cemented the series' popularity. Players control the robot hero Mega Man as he battles Dr. Wily and eight Robot Masters, including Air Man, Metal Man, and Wood Man, choosing the order in which to tackle their distinctly themed stages.
The core hook is defeating each boss to gain its signature weapon, then using that power strategically against another boss vulnerable to it, creating a satisfying rock-paper-scissors loop of experimentation. This entry also added the energy tanks that let players stockpile health and support items like Item-1 for traversal, and its tight controls, memorable stage design, and an acclaimed soundtrack, particularly the Dr. Wily stage theme, made it a high point of the NES library.
Mega Man 2 is frequently cited as the best of the classic series and one of the finest games on the console. It has been re-released in numerous Capcom collections and remains widely available.
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Modern alternatives to Mega Man 2, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber Shadow Indie | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Mega Man Legacy Collection | € 14,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Mega Man 11 | € 29,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Berserk Boy Indie | € 19,61 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
Cyber Shadow Indie
€ 19,99A retro indie action-platformer channeling classic NES Mega Man and ninja games.
Cyber Shadow runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Mega Man Legacy Collection
€ 14,99The official bundle of the six NES Mega Man games with extras.
Mega Man Legacy Collection runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Mega Man 11
€ 29,99The modern continuation of the classic side-scrolling action series.
Mega Man 11 runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Berserk Boy Indie
€ 19,61A fast action platformer of elemental power swaps, built squarely on the classic Mega Man loop.
Berserk Boy runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
€ 19,99Mega Man 7 through 10 with save states and challenge modes, continuing the first collection.
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch.
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