NES
9.5
1988 · Capcom
The pinnacle of the NES Mega Man series. Mega Man 2 perfected the formula of absorbing defeated bosses' weapons and applied it to eight masterfully designed stages with an all-time great soundtrack.
Franchise 3 games
Mega Man Games
Complete Mega Man franchise guide — all 3 games in chronological order.
💡 Mega Man Franchise Overview
- → The Mega Man franchise launched in 1988
- → 3 entries in our database
- → Developed by Capcom
- → Available on NES, GAME-BOY
All Mega Man Games
Chronological order 
NES
9
1990 · Capcom
Mega Man 3 introduced Rush the Robot Dog and the Slide move while delivering a massive adventure with 24 stages. A strong entry that many fans consider the series' most ambitious NES installment.
GAME-BOY
8
1991 · Minakuchi Engineering
The Blue Bomber's first portable outing takes bosses from Mega Man 1 and 2 and combines them into a challenging handheld adventure. A faithful if punishing translation of the NES series that holds its own as a standalone Mega Man experience.
Mega Man Franchise FAQ
How many Mega Man games are there?
Our database includes 3 Mega Man games, starting with the original in 1988. The franchise has expanded across 2 platforms.
What is the best Mega Man game?
The highest-rated Mega Man game in our database is Mega Man 2.
Who created the Mega Man franchise?
The Mega Man franchise was created and developed by Capcom.