Research-backed game lineage

Mega Man

Mega Man is included in the Series Atlas after independent recognition and an authoritative game-by-game roster audit. Editions, simple ports, DLC, bundles, canceled projects, and cameo-only appearances are excluded.

55 curated games 1987–2027 release span 0 connected branches

Release chronology

The complete path.

Ordered by researched series position, then original release date. Ports, DLC, and duplicate editions are intentionally excluded.

55 games in this lineage

Mainline1987

Mega Man

Experience the game that started it all! Play as cybernetic hero Mega Man as you battle to stop the evil scientist Dr. Wily and his Robot Masters from taking over the world! A classic platformer in every sense of the word, Mega Man features timeless 8-bit graphics, a memorable soundtrack, and balanced but challenging gameplay that combine to create one of the most iconic video games of all time. Mega Man, known as Rockman in Japan, is a 1987 action-platform video game developed and published by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). It was directed by Akira Kitamura, with Nobuyuki Matsushima as lead programmer, and is the first game of the Mega Man franchise and the original video game series. Mega Man was produced by a small team specifically for the home console market, a first for Capcom, who previously focused on arcade titles.

Dec 17, 198776/100

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Mainline1988

Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo

Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo is the original Japanese version of Mega Man 2. The Japanese version of the game doesn't have difficulty settings, having its difficulty the same as the Difficult setting of the Western version, thus, being more difficult in comparison with the Normal mode of Mega Man 2.

Dec 24, 1988

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Mainline1990

Mega Man 3

It's robot rebellion, and nobody's safe! Least of all, Mega Man! This time the superpowerful cyborg takes on a horde of metal maniacs who've had it with being obedient! And they use every android-annihilator ever invented to make you believe it! Mega Man goes berserk, blasting through a galaxy of mining stations in search of energy crystals. But it takes more than guts to battle the phenomenal robot masters who control these worlds. It's a wrenching job, the worst - and the best - that Mega Man's faced so far!

Sep 28, 199080/100

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Mainline1991

Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge

Dr. Wily's most challenging robot masters will be there when you pump up the GameBoy. And knowing the maniac he is, he's probably concocted a new one or two. Can you survive the eight empires before you break into Dr. Wily's lab? Well, if you experienced MegaMan before, you know it's no day at the beach. But good reason to get going on MegaMan in Dr. Wily's Revenge. Now. * When the stompin' cyclops springs into action, you better step on it. * The swooping copterheads just might be your greatest challenge yet. * If the giant fan is blowing, only a ledge-jump will save you from the spikes.

Jul 26, 199167/100

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Mainline1991

Mega Man 4

For a year the city has been quiet, but a new robotic terror has gripped the city! That scheming scientist, Dr. Cossack has arrived in town with eight new metal maniacs who are bigger and badder than anything Dr. Wily dreamed of. It's going to be a cybernetic showdown as the streets of the city erupt with the sizzling sounds of molten metal! Armed with the new Mega Buster, Mega Man runs, jumps and dodges his way through mazes of metallic munchkins on his way to the Siberian citadel of Dr. Cossack for the final cataclysmic clash!

Dec 6, 199177/100

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Mainline1992

Mega Man 5

In the fifth chapter of the original Mega Man series, the battle is closer to home as Mega Man fights to save the world from further destruction. Gain the advantage by picking up items and successfully defeating bosses to gain their weapons as your own. Get ready for intense action-platforming in 13 stages before taking up battle against Protoman!

Dec 4, 199277/100

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Mainline1992

Mega Man 3: The Robots are Revolting

Mega Man 3: The Robots are Revolting is a game in the original Mega Man series licensed by Capcom USA and developed and published by Hi-Tech Expressions in association with Rozner Labs In 1992 for DOS. It is a sequel to the first Mega Man for DOS, with no Mega Man 2 for DOS in between.

Dec 31, 1992

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Mainline1993

Wily & Right no RockBoard: That's Paradise

Wily & Right no RockBoard: That's Paradise is a business simulation game in which the player chooses among several characters in the original Mega Man series and competes with other players or the computer AI in purchasing spaces of property. The characters include Roll, Dr. Light, Dr. Wily, Dr. Cossack, and Kalinka. Each participant is given a turn, moving a certain number of spaces on the board. If they land on a property square, they are given the option to buy it with a certain about of Zenny (the game's currency) .They can then charge other characters rent when they land on that building. However, other characters can also buy part of the same square, allowing each owner to charge a smaller amount of rent. Some squares contain cards that cause various effects on the board such as raising property prices or the development level of a building. The game's winning conditions can vary depending on the set rules. The winner may be the character with the most owned spaces, the most remaining Zenny, or the most developments.

Jan 15, 1993

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Mainline1993

Mega Man 6

From the United States, Canada and Japan they came. The world's premier designers and their finest robotic warriors traveled to do battle in the First Annual Robot Tournament. But what began as a game suddenly took a terrifying twist! On the eve of the Grand Championship, the sponsor of the event announced that the entire tournament was just an elaborate scheme to get his hands on the world's most powerful robots! Now faced with an army of metallic mercenaries, Mega Man must fight a ferocious new foe - The Mysterious Mr. X!

Nov 5, 199379/100

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Mainline1993

Mega Man X

Mega Man X, known as Rockman X in Japan, is the first game of the Mega Man X series. It was the first spin-off of the classic Mega Man series and made its debut on the Super Famicom/SNES, initially released in 1993. It was ported to the PC in 1995, and to Android and iOS devices in 2011. It was re-released as part of Mega Man X Collection in January 2006, then later re-released in Mega Man X Legacy Collection in July 2018. The game takes place in the year 21XX (early 22nd century), a century after the conclusion of the classic Mega Man series, and stars a new main character named X.

Dec 17, 199385/100

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Mainline1994

Mega Man Soccer

Mega Man Soccer, known in Japan as Rockman's Soccer, is a soccer video game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System/Famicom. The game is based on the original Mega Man series of action-platform games. Mega Man Soccer was first released in Japan on February 17, 1994 and in North America in April of that same year. Mega Man Soccer is a traditional soccer game with exhibition matches, tournaments, and leagues that can be played both single-player and multiplayer depending on the mode. The game features characters and Robot Masters from previous entries in the original Mega Man series. Each character has a unique special shot that will temporarily disable anyone that comes in contact with the ball. This aspect of Mega Man Soccer was met with critical praise, but overall reception has been average, particularly due to its perceived poor play control.

Feb 17, 199457/100

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Remaster1994

Mega Man

A remaster of Mega Man released in Mega Man: The Wily Wars.

Oct 21, 1994

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Remaster1994

Mega Man 2

Remaster of Rockman 2 included in Mega Man: The Wily Wars. It doesn't have the "Normal" mode from the international version (Mega Man 2).

Oct 21, 1994

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Remaster1994

Mega Man 3

A remaster of Mega Man 3 included in Mega Man: The Wily Wars.

Oct 21, 1994

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Mainline1994

Mega Man X2

Mega Man X2, known as Rockman X2 in Japan is the second game in the Mega Man X series and was released for the Super Famicom/Super Nintendo in 1994. The game featured the same graphics as the first game, but was enhanced thanks to the use of the "Cx4" graphics chip (installed in the cartridge). The chip allowed for "semi-transparencies" and 3D effects.

Dec 16, 199484/100

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Mainline1995

Mega Man 7

Mega Man 7 is an action platform video game developed and published by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is the seventh game in the original Mega Man series. The game was released in Japan on March 24, 1995 and was localized later in the year in North America and Europe.

Mar 24, 199576/100

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Mainline1995

Mega Man: The Power Battle

Mega Man: The Power Battle, known in Japan as Rockman: The Power Battle, is an arcade video game and a spin-off title for the Mega Man series. It was released in Japan in 1995 and was followed by a sequel, Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters, the following year.

Oct 1, 199565/100

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Mainline1995

Mega Man X3

Mega Man X and his trusty partner Zero have a new force to reckon with. Who or what has caused a riot of Mavericks to break out in the experimental utopia known as Doppler Town? Named after the scientist reploid, Doppler Town was supposed to be a place where humans and reploids could live in harmony. After discovering a virus that was turning reploids to Mavericks, Doppler's anti-virus was a big success. But Doppler itself became infected with the virus and assembled a team to take out the Maverick Hunter Units. The Doppler Effect is about to unfold, with Mega Man X and Zero the only cure for the deadly virus!

Nov 30, 199578/100

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Mainline1995

Mega Man

It's MEGA MAN versus the powerful leaders and fighting forces of Monsteropolis - that strange multi-layered land of robot-like humanoids created by the wrongly-performed experiments with human beings by Dr. Wily. Mega Man - the chosen defender of the human race. For he dares to single-handedly penetrate Monsteropolis' seven separate societies to stop the rapid expansion of strange misrepresentations of humans. Mega Man's goal is monumental. He must infiltrate seven separate heavily-guarded empires. By himself, he must break down and destroy the following empire leaders: Cutman, Gutsman, Iceman, Bombman, Fireman, Elecman, and Dr. Wily. The action involves Mega Man armed only with laser beam weapons, encountering strangely-configured humanoids. They're atop, in and out of fortified prison-like structures strengthened with thick walls. Hidden amid gun turrets embedded in concrete uprights, even in subterranean passages below icefields. WOW!

Dec 31, 199580/100

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Mainline1996

Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters

It's a disaster: Doctor Light's lab has been attacked by Doctor Wily, and stolen some crucial parts for robots. And, if it weren't bad enough already, he has taken Roll as a hostage! Mega Man and Proto Man go to stop Wily and stumble upon Duo, the big alien robot, who is willing to help. And Bass, still angry that Wily has revived more Robot Masters, again teams up with the good side to destroy the enemies...

Jul 1, 199661/100

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Mainline1996

Mega Man 8

A gigantic space explosion sends two strange meteors crashing to Earth. The call goes out and Mega Man speeds to the site. There he sees his arch-rival, Dr. Wiley, fleeing the scene, clutching one of the mysterious metallic meteors. Now Mega Man must uncover the secret of the second meteor in a race to stay one step ahead of Dr. Wiley and his new deadly breed of super-powered robots. • Battle across 14 huge stages to face eight devious new enemies. • Multiple upgrades for Mega Man - customize to your specifications every game. • Intense Japanese anime intros, cut scenes and cinema screens. • Incredibly fluid animation and highly detailed backgrounds.

Dec 17, 199672/100

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Mainline1997

Mega Man Battle & Chase

It's robot mayhem at the Battle & Chase tournament! Dr. Wily is trying to take over the tournament with his army of Robot Masters, and now Mega Man has to enter to try and save the races! Choose your racer and head out on the tracks, and if you win, you'll get to steal parts off your opponent's cars, and eventually, you'll race against the mad Dr. Wily himself!

Mar 20, 1997

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Mainline1997

Mega Man X4

Mega Man X4, known as Rockman X4 in Japan, is the fourth game from the Mega Man X series. It was the second game in the series to be released on the Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation (although it is the first original game; Mega Man X3 was ported to the systems), released in 1997 (and also re-released onto PlayStation as part of its greatest hits in 2002). It was later ported to the PC in 1998 and then re-released as part of the Mega Man X Collection

Aug 1, 199784/100

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Mainline1997

Mega Man Legends

THE BLUE BOMBER BLASTS INTO A WHOLE NEW DIMENSION Mega Man blasts his way into the third dimension in an amazing new adventure. Mega Man Legends combines the best of classic Mega Man action with enormous bosses, a riveting storyline and all the depth of the hottest RPG. Explore vast 3-D worlds in your quest to find the treasure of all treasures, the Mother Lode. You'll love the new 3-D graphics, deadly weapons and non-stop action... unless of course, you're a boss. * Awesome Weapons! * Diabolical Bosses! * Legendary Gameplay! * Non-Stop 3-D Action!

Dec 18, 199775/100

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Mainline1998

Mega Man & Bass

Mega Man & Bass is an entry in the classic Mega Man series, with option for controlling either Mega Man or Bass, due to Dr. Wily and Dr. Light making a truce to fight against King. The game was originally released only in Japan, but a later Game Boy Advance port had an international release.

Apr 24, 199870/100

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Mainline1998

Super Adventure Rockman

Super Adventure Rockman is an interactive movie game and prime spin-off for the classic Mega Man series of video games from Capcom. Its gameplay is a combination of adventure game and shooting game. The game alternates between animated cutscenes, making decisions from a list of text options or arrows, and fighting in a first-person shooter mode.

Jun 25, 1998

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Mainline1999

Rockman & Forte: Mirai kara no Chousensha

Rockman & Forte: Mirai kara no Chousensha is a video game in the classic Rockman series. It is considered to be a "sequel" to Rockman & Forte due to its naming, though it actually continues on from the story of Rockman World II.

Oct 21, 1999

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Mainline1999

Rockman no Huángjīn Dìguó

A video game released for home computers only in Taiwan. It is very similar to monopoly. you simply acquire assets by rolling the dice and spending money. Winning or loosing doesn't seem to have an effect on the storyline.

Dec 31, 1999

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Mainline2000

Mega Man X5

Mega Man returns for more wild action in MEGA MAN X5. This time around, terrorists have attacked an asteroid colony and turned off its artificial gravity. Now, it is up to Mega Man and his friend Zero to defeat the terrorists, turn the gravity on, and keep the colony from crashing into the Earth. The gameplay is what fans of the series have come to expect: Mega Man must use his blasters and bombs to make his way through eight levels of running, jumping, and shooting action. If you decide to play as Zero, you will have to use a plasma sword and some cunning to get through the same levels. In either case, the characters will have to face tough bosses that have unique abilities. Once a boss is defeated, Mega Man and Zero can utilize the boss's talents. Only Mega Man and Zero can save the colony and the Earth in MEGA MAN X5.

Nov 30, 200063/100

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Mainline2001

Mega Man Battle Network

In the future, a young net-battler named Lan, boots his 'personal exploration terminal' (PET) and prepares to hack into the network to battle net crime. Lan's PET is no ordinary network navigator. It's Mega Man.EXE, the cyber-identity, which infiltrates the crime-ridden network to battle destructive computer viruses. Defeat viruses in real time and collect Battle Chips program data, containing valuable weapons data and critical system info. Collect over 175 Battle Chips to help Lan and Mega Man.EXE restore peace and order to the network.

Mar 21, 200182/100

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Mainline2001

Rockman Strategy

Rockman Strategy is a strategy game from the original Mega Man series.

Oct 29, 2001

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Mainline2001

Mega Man X6

Mega Man X6, known as Rockman X6 in Japan, is the sixth game in the Mega Man X series and the final title in the series to be released for the Sony PlayStation.

Nov 29, 200168/100

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Mainline2003

Rockman Panic Fire

A researched entry in this series chronology.

Jul 16, 2003

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Mainline2003

Mega Man X7

Mega Man X7, known as Rockman X7 in Japan, is a 2003 platform game developed by Capcom for the PlayStation 2. It is the seventh main game in the Mega Man X series and the first in the series to appear on the sixth generation of gaming consoles. Like other games in the series, Mega Man X7 has an octet of selectable stages of which the player fights through. The game differs from previous side-scrolling entries by featuring fully 3D graphics intermixed with both 3D and 2D gameplay.

Jul 17, 200340/100

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Mainline2003

Rockman Bug Sweeper

Rockman Bug Sweeper (ロックマンバグスイーパー Rokkuman Bagu Suīpā) is a Mega Man themed Minesweeper game released by Capcom for mobile phones in Japan. Instead of mines, Mega Man and Beat deal with hidden bugs.

Dec 31, 2003

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Mainline2004

Mega Man X8

Mega Man X 8 adds more depth and variety to this classic gaming series. With Earth in ruins after Sigma's invasion, humanity builds a new kind of reploid to colonize the moon. Sigma has corrupted their DNA and made them turn on humans. You and your teammates head to the moon for outer-space adventure of epic proportions!

Dec 7, 200474/100

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Mainline2004

Rockman GP

Racing game released for japanese phones based on the Rockman series

Dec 31, 2004

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Remake2005

Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X

Mega Man Maverick Hunter X, known as Irregular Hunter X in Japan, is an enhanced remake of the original Mega Man X game released for the PlayStation Portable in 2005-2006. The game is also compatible and cross-playable with the PlayStation Vita via a PSN Download which was released at the PlayStation Vita's launch on February 15, 2012. It has several new features and several redesigns.

Dec 15, 200581/100

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Remake2006

Mega Man Powered Up

Mega Man Powered Up, known as Rockman Rockman in Japan, is a remake of the first Mega Man game. It was released worldwide for the PlayStation Portable in March 2006. It was later released in a bundle alongside Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X and was slated for release on the PSP's PlayStation Network. It was released for the PlayStation Network service in Japan, but a US release did not occur due to technical difficulties. The game uses a chibi-style that was intended for the original game but was not possible at the time. The designers intended to keep this design faithful to the way the characters worked and looked in the original. While it received generally positive reviews, the game sold poorly, and plans for a remake of Mega Man 2 titled Mega Man Powered Up 2 fell through.

Mar 2, 200675/100

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Mainline2006

Mega Man Star Force: Dragon

Mega Man Star Force takes place in the fictional year of 220X where two hundred years have passed after the finale of Mega Man Battle Network series, when emphasis on internet technology has lessened, and instead, the world has become networked through use of EM Waves. Though cyber worlds and NetNavis still exist in Star Force, human dependency on them has greatly decreased, and people no longer have Navi companions. instead relying on Transers. Three large satellites orbiting the Earth—Pegasus, Leo, and Dragon—power the EM Wave World that exists around the Earth's atmosphere, keeping the world networked. While the EM Wave World is normally invisible to the human eye, a special piece of eyewear called the Visualizer (possessed by the series's main protagonist) allows a human to see this other world. However, like with the cyber worlds of Battle Network, EM Wave Viruses inhabit the EM Wave World, causing problems in everyday life.

Dec 14, 200675/100

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Mainline2006

Mega Man Star Force: Leo

Dec 14, 200680/100

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Mainline2006

Mega Man Star Force: Pegasus

Dec 14, 200665/100

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Mainline2007

Ryuusei no Rockman: Denpa Henkan! On Air!

Ryuusei no Rockman: Denpa Henkan! On Air! is a Japan-only plug-and-play TV game released in 2007 by Takara Tomy. The game was developed by SSD Company Limited and uses their XaviX TV game technology. The game features a host of minigames and boss battles based on the first Mega Man Star Force game. As the player defeats FM-ian bosses, they obtain new Battle Cards to power up their attacks. A wireless Mega Buster-shaped controller is used to play the game via a combination of motion controls and a button.

Mar 15, 2007

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Mainline2008

Mega Man 9

Mega Man 9 brings the series back to its old school roots with retro gameplay, music and classic 8-bit style graphics! Mega Man fans, your wait is over! The classic Blue Bomber that debuted in 1987 is back with the ninth installment in the classic series. It's a new adventure for Mega Man all done in an 8-bit style -- graphics, music, and gameplay are all like you remember them!

Sep 22, 200885/100

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Mainline2009

Mega Man Space Rescue

Mega Man Space Rescue, known as Rockman Space Rescue in Japan, is a game released by Capcom for mobile phones. Equipped with a jetpack and astronaut suit, Mega Man travels in space to rescue astronauts. The game had a Christmas themed version titled Mega Man Rocket Christmas, where a Santa Mega Man delivers gifts to children.

Sep 26, 2009

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Mainline2009

Mega Man Rush Marine

Take the plunge with Mega Man and his shape-shifting robot dog, Rush in this original side scrolling shooter set in the deep blue sea. In the year 20XX Dr. Wily sends his robot minions to the seabed in order to drill for oil causing earthquakes and destruction to the surrounding islands. Only Mega Man and the newly submersible Rush Marine have any hope of stopping Wily’s nefarious plan.

Dec 7, 2009

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Mainline2010

Mega Man 10

The 8-bit old-schoolers of the world have spoken. And boy, did they do so decisively. When Capcom released the NES-style Mega Man 9 back in 2008, they did it as a piece of one-off fan service, and no matter how good the game was (and it was very, very good), no one expected another 8-bit offering in the core series. And yet, here it is. Mega Man 10 can be found on WiiWare, PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade in all of its retro glory. And, it, too, is very good.

Mar 1, 201081/100

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Mainline2011

Rockman The Puzzle Battle

Rockman The Puzzle Battle is a game released by Capcom on July 1, 2011 for docomo, au and SoftBank branded mobile phones in Japan.

Jul 1, 2011

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Mainline2011

Rockman no Dot Art Logic

Rockman no Dot Art Logic is a Rockman themed picture logic puzzle game. Each puzzle completed could be downloaded as an emoji to Deco Mail.

Sep 1, 2011

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Mainline2012

Rockman Xover

Infinite runner meets Mega Man in this mobile game. A new hero, OVER-1, takes on classic Mega Man foes from multiple eras. Rockman Xover (Rockman Crossover) was a game announced at Gamescon for the iOS phone platform. It was released on November 29, 2012, and was available for both the iOS and Android devices. The game contained characters from the entire Mega Man franchise. The game was also released in China and Korea, but those versions had fewer updates than the Japanese version and had their servers shutdown in 2014, the Korean version in April and the Chinese in August. In the Japanese version, some time after announcing its upcoming end, Crest sales ended on December 24, 2014, and the game itself continued in operation until March 31, 2015.

Nov 29, 2012

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Mainline2012

Street Fighter X Mega Man

Having fought countless Robot Masters over the years, Mega Man is ready to lay back, relax and enjoy his 25th Anniversary. Getting wind of this, Ryu and his fellow Street Fighters want one last battle before they let their own anniversary finish. Charge up your Mega Buster and stretch out your lightning legs, this is Street Fighter X Mega Man! A true collaboration between Capcom and its fans for Mega Man’s and Street Fighter’s 25th Anniversary, Street Fighter x Mega Man was created and developed by Singapore native Seow Zong Hui, with an original soundtrack by Luke Esquivel, and with support provided Capcom, Street Fighter X Mega Man stars the Blue Bomber as he goes toe-to-toe with some of Street Fighter’s most beloved characters complete with their own individual themed stages and boss battles. Jump, shoot, and use your special new Street Fighter abilities to defeat your foes and become the world’s strongest robot!

Dec 17, 201281/100

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Mainline2018

Mega Man 11

The classic series takes a leap forward in visual presentation in Mega Man 11 with a 2.5D design direction introducing beautiful, completely hand-drawn characters and environments. A freshly redesigned Mega Man takes on Dr. Wily’s berserk machines, defeating Robot Master bosses and taking their weapons, in an ever-evolving fight for justice with new and unique enemy designs.

Oct 2, 201879/100

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Mainline2019

Rockman 20XX: Tatakae! Team Shachi

Mega Man joins forces with Team Shachi on their new song “Rocket Queen feat. MCU”! Control Team Shachi to stop the brainwashed Mega Man controlled by Dr. Wily and save the world!

Dec 31, 2019

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Mainline2027

Mega Man: Dual Override

Mega Man returns in 2027 with a brand-new entry in the classic action platforming series! Override challenges and blast down legions of robots while springboarding across a new array of futuristic frontiers!

Dec 31, 2027

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Mainline

Mega Man: The Rulers of Space

A fan-made 16-bit SUPER remake of the GameBoy "Mega Man V" (aka Rockman World 5).

Release date TBA

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Sources and method

Built from the public record.

Membership is researched from external official and independent sources. Mainline games, direct spin-offs, remakes, remasters, and standalone expansions are included; DLC, simple ports, duplicate editions, compilation-only duplicates, rumors, cancellations, and cameo-only crossovers are excluded.

database Mega Man collection — IGDB
IGDB maintains a distinct collection record for Mega Man and supplies the authoritative roster used for membership verification.
reference List of video game franchises
The independent catalog recognizes Mega Man as a multi-game franchise and supports its inclusion in this major-series research sweep.