Games Like Sonic Colors: Ultimate

Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!

Why similar: Platformer 40.7%, Great Soundtrack 31.2%, Action 12.1%, Colorful 7.2%, 3D Platformer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers the definitive blend of classic and modern 3D Sonic gameplay that directly influenced the design of Sonic Colors.

Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.8%, Platformer 30.1%, Action 13.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%, 3D Platformer 8%

Why You'll Like It: It remains a gold standard for 3D Sonic platforming, featuring high-speed stages and a legendary soundtrack.

Sonic Frontiers is a groundbreaking open-zone action-adventure game set on the ancient Starfall Islands. Join Sonic as he battles hordes of powerful enemies with an all-new combat system, explores the mysteries of the islands, and saves his friends!

Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Colorful 13.1%, Action 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game evolves the 3D Sonic formula into an open-world setting while maintaining the series' signature speed and momentum.

Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.9%, Platformer 32.5%, Colorful 10.7%, Action 7%, Action-Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the core speed and momentum-based design that defines the best of the Sonic franchise.

It’s About Time - the critically-acclaimed Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It's About Time is now on Steam!

Why similar: Platformer 34.9%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Action 16.2%, 3D Platformer 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features linear, high-speed platforming challenges that mirror the intensity of Sonic's 3D segments.

A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.4%, Platformer 26.9%, 3D Platformer 11.5%, Co-op 10.4%, Colorful 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, high-energy 3D platformer that features excellent movement mechanics and a charming, colorful world.

Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...

Why similar: Platformer 45.5%, Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Co-op 11.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers incredibly fluid, fast-paced platforming paired with a fantastic, rhythmic soundtrack.

Ready. Set. YO! - Join Penny & Yo-Yo in a kinetic 3D-platformer bursting with innovative gameplay! Showcase your catalog of tricks and chain impressive combos to deliver Penny & Yo-Yo's perfect breakout performance. Take the stage with this vibrant pair in Penny’s Big Breakaway.

Why similar: Platformer 48.3%, Colorful 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, 3D Platformer 13%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on momentum and speed-based movement within a colorful 3D environment.

Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 35.9%, Action 19.1%, Colorful 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Multiplayer 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the arcade-style, colorful, and physics-based platforming energy found in Sonic's side content.

High speed 3D action platformer! Join Spark on his latest adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 50.6%, Action 20.5%, 3D Platformer 13.6%, Colorful 11.3%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: Heavily inspired by the Sonic formula, this game focuses on high-speed traversal and kinetic combat.

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 44.3%, Platformer 32.1%, Action 10.5%, Colorful 9.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A kinetic, high-speed platformer that captures the frantic, upbeat energy of classic Sonic games.

Fast paced 3D action platformer.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.5%, Action 30%, Platformer 21.5%, 3D Platformer 13.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a similar high-speed 3D platforming experience to modern Sonic titles with a focus on arcade-style stages.

Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.

Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, Action 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Colorful 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic 2D Sonic formula that features vibrant, updated visuals.

Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the universe together could come undone, opening portals into wild Wishworlds. But that’s nothing our favorite sponge can’t handle- with the right cosmic costume!

Why similar: Platformer 39.6%, Action 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Colorful 11.2%, 3D Platformer 11%

Why You'll Like It: A bright, colorful 3D platformer that features varied worlds and accessible, fun mechanics.

PERFECTLY CRAFTED FOR PC. PlayStation® icon Sackboy bursts into action on PC in a huge 3D multiplayer platforming adventure. An epic journey stuffed with platforming challenges. Deeply immersive controls. Collaborative, chaotic and joyful multiplayer fun.

Why similar: Platformer 33.7%, Co-op 20.7%, Multiplayer 18%, Local Multiplayer 9%, 3D Platformer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, creative 3D platformer that emphasizes fun, colorful level design and strong co-op play.

Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!

Why similar: Platformer 31.1%, Great Soundtrack 29.6%, Action 14.5%, Colorful 13.2%, 3D Platformer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-speed 3D Sonic experience that refines the mechanics of the series for current hardware.

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Platformer 49.5%, Great Soundtrack 34.4%, Action 14.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced platformer that pays direct homage to the momentum-based gameplay of early Sonic titles.

Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!

Why similar: Platformer 38.3%, Action-Adventure 24%, Colorful 12%, Action 11.8%, 3D Platformer 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and accessible 3D platformer that focuses on bright, colorful worlds and classic platforming tropes.

When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late!

Why similar: Platformer 37.1%, Great Soundtrack 33.4%, 3D Platformer 8.9%, Action 8.1%, Colorful 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique 3D platforming mechanics on spherical stages and a colorful, stylized aesthetic.

Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.

Why similar: Platformer 28.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Action 13.2%, Colorful 12.6%, 3D Platformer 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant 3D platformer focused on exploration and fluid movement through imaginative environments.

KLONOA is a 3D side-scrolling action game series whose first title was released by Namco in 1997. Set in a unique universe populated by a range of original characters, the game follows the hero, Klonoa, as he sets off on a journey to save the world.

Why similar: Platformer 35%, Action-Adventure 26.6%, Colorful 14.1%, Action 11.4%, Casual 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a refined 2.5D platforming experience with a focus on vibrant, imaginative worlds and emotional storytelling.

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

Why similar: Platformer 29.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Colorful 13.8%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Action 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A highly creative 3D platformer with imaginative level design and engaging platforming challenges.

The evil I.N.K.T. Corporation has declared 'Color is a Crime!' and leeched Chroma City of all its beauty and interest. The race to rescue Chroma City has just begun, and only de Blob can save the world from a black-and-white future with his unique abilities to color the world back to life.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.2%, Platformer 24.7%, Casual 14.1%, Action 13.5%, Colorful 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, upbeat platformer where you restore color to the world, mirroring the core theme of Sonic Colors.

Compete across land, water and air in incredible transforming vehicles that change from cars to boats to planes mid-race.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 34.7%, Great Soundtrack 32.4%, Multiplayer 15.3%, Colorful 6.5%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy arcade racer that captures the vibrant, fun spirit and music of the Sonic universe.

Team Sonic Racing combines the best elements of arcade and fast-paced competitive style racing as you face-off with friends in intense multiplayer racing.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.3%, Multiplayer 18.5%, Co-op 16.4%, Local Multiplayer 16.1%, Colorful 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A team-based arcade racer that features the iconic characters and high-energy music of the Sonic series.

Super Fancy Pants Adventure is a wild free-running adventure with buttery smooth platforming and a slick fountain pen!

Why similar: Platformer 37.8%, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, Action 16.9%, Casual 12.1%, Multiplayer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, momentum-heavy platformer with a unique, stylish aesthetic that feels very similar to Sonic's speed.

Jump, Dash, Slide! Dive into a classic 3D platformer experience with Boti: Byteland Overclocked. Explore the stylized insides of a computer as a determined data robot and save Byteland from an ominous threat. Play solo or team up with a friend in seamless co-op.

Why similar: Platformer 18.6%, Co-op 15.8%, Action-Adventure 13%, Local Multiplayer 12.2%, Colorful 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful 3D platformer that emphasizes speed and movement within a digital, data-themed world.

Roll, bounce, boost, and blast your way to victory in Marble It Up! Ultra - the ultimate marble platformer. Chase the records of your friends and the world's best players through a vast campaign - or face them head-on in thrilling multiplayer mayhem. Get ready to roll!

Why similar: Platformer 35.8%, Colorful 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Action 12.3%, 3D Platformer 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, physics-based platforming game that emphasizes momentum and precision in arcade-style courses.

Race across land, sea, air, space, and time in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Warp through Travel Rings into new dimensions where something new awaits around every twist and turn.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 28.1%, Co-op 24.7%, Action-Adventure 24.3%, Multiplayer 18.2%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 33.6%, Colorful 24.4%, Action 22.7%, 3D Platformer 15.1%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platformer that captures the fun, arcade-style spirit of the genre with colorful levels.

Experience the collected adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Origins Plus! With 16 legendary Sonic titles, including 12 Game Gear games, new playable characters, modes, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, and more, this is the definitive way to play these classic games!

Why similar: Platformer 34.4%, Great Soundtrack 31.4%, Action 17.7%, Casual 10.5%, Colorful 4.3%

Hold onto your bananas, because Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is rolling your way! Experience the magic of one of the most beloved titles in the series, now remastered in HD!

Why similar: Action 59%, Colorful 30.1%, Singleplayer 5.7%, 3D Platformer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, arcade-style platformer with a focus on speed and momentum-based physics.

Ready, Set, Rumble! Join Sonic in this intense arcade royale game set in Dr. Eggman's diabolical Toy World. Collect legendary skins, all-new emotes, and build skills as you progress through this action-packed game! Mayhem is best with friends!

Why similar: Action 31.3%, Co-op 29.5%, Multiplayer 23.6%, Platformer 6.1%, Colorful 5.9%

The Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II with the return of a beloved side kick and fan-favorite villains! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form an alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new evil, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day!

Why similar: Platformer 40%, Co-op 17.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Action 8.1%

The fate of Sonic the Hedgehog’s world is in your hands – Join the Uprising.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.5%, Platformer 27.2%, Action 12.4%, Colorful 8.7%, 3D Platformer 8.4%

Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!

Why similar: Platformer 44.3%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Colorful 9.2%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%, Action 7.5%

PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC modernizes, updates, and enhances the fan favorite 3D Platforming adventure in nearly every way! Venture across PAC-LAND to reclaim the golden fruit and put a stop to the ghosts and their dastardly boss, Spooky!

Why similar: Platformer 30.2%, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Action 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, Co-op 8.2%

Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 29.5%, Platformer 22.1%, 3D Platformer 15%, Action 14.2%, Co-op 6.6%

SONIC AND SEGA ALL-STARS RACE FOR VICTORY IN A HIGH SPEED HIGH SKILL RACETRACK SHOWDOWN! TAKE TO THE TRACK BY CAR, MONSTER TRUCK, BIKE AND EVEN AEROPLANE IN SONIC & SEGA ALL-STARS RACING. Explore stunning new circuits including Sonic Seaside Hill, Curien Mansion and Blizzard Castle as you zip around medieval castle ramparts, hurtle...

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 35.7%, Great Soundtrack 33.1%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Action 10.1%, Colorful 4.1%

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.2%, Colorful 23.3%, Action 21.3%, 3D Platformer 13.2%, Singleplayer 2%

Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.

Why similar: Platformer 63.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Casual 10.2%, Colorful 8.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%

An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.

Why similar: Platformer 40.5%, Great Soundtrack 36.6%, Action 10.6%, 3D Platformer 9.2%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Spark the electric jester is an action/platformer video game heavily based on best classics from the 16-bit era from both sides of the aisle.

Why similar: Platformer 44.2%, Great Soundtrack 30.2%, Action 18%, Colorful 4.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%

The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. Dr.

Why similar: Platformer 64.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Colorful 10.9%, Action 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Welcome to BALAN WONDERWORLD—a wondrous all-action show, the likes of which has never been seen before! Over 80 different costumes give you all the action that you could possibly imagine!

Why similar: Platformer 37%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Colorful 15.5%, Casual 13.4%, 3D Platformer 9.3%

In de Blob 2 Comrade Black and the Inkies are back with a whole new plot to rid the world of color. Set off on an action-packed color adventure where custom paints, patterns and music bring the world to life. De Blob 2 is a creative evolution driven by your imagination.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.1%, Action 30.6%, Platformer 27.4%, 3D Platformer 10.9%

From the creators of the award-winning Hyper Light Drifter comes the high-speed and gravity-bending world of Solar Ash.

Why similar: Platformer 34.1%, Action-Adventure 21%, Action 15.7%, Colorful 13.2%, 3D Platformer 8.5%

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 26.9%, Action 18.3%, Colorful 14.1%, Co-op 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%

Jump into adventure in Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut, a love letter to platformers! Play in single-player or couch co-op, and enjoy 8 colorful worlds, classic platforming challenges, and music by legendary composer David Wise.

Why similar: Co-op 34.1%, Platformer 22.9%, Action-Adventure 20.4%, 3D Platformer 15.5%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Embark on an epic 3D platforming collectathon adventure with Yooka and Laylee! Yooka-Replaylee is packed with new moves, more story, exciting challenges, hidden secrets, and more than double the collectibles to uncover. Can you help them rescue the world’s biggest treasure?

Why similar: Platformer 44.2%, Colorful 17.4%, Action 14.6%, Casual 12.5%, 3D Platformer 11.3%

Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!

Why similar: Platformer 32.4%, Great Soundtrack 21%, Colorful 16.2%, 3D Platformer 12.4%, Action 9.4%

A delightful, playground platformer for all ages that follows Lucky, the ever-optimistic, energetic, and lovable hero, on his quest to find his inner strength and help his sister rescue the Book of Ages from Jinx. Jinx is the scheming and mysterious villain trying to reshape the world, but for what reason?

Why similar: Platformer 38.8%, Action 28.5%, 3D Platformer 16.6%, Colorful 12.1%, Singleplayer 4%

At sonic speeds, Aureole - Wings of Hope takes platforming to the literal skies! Join Ramila and Ryleth on their crusade to reclaim their home from demonic forces in this unique physics-based side-scrolling game.

Why similar: Platformer 66.2%, Colorful 15.8%, Action 11.9%, Singleplayer 6%

Swing, climb, and jump your way through massive “gardens” of vibrant other-worldly plant-life in this truly organic platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 31.7%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Casual 16.8%, Action 11%, Colorful 8.4%

Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 20%, Co-op 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Multiplayer 13%, Casual 12.2%

Never STANDBY in this fast-paced, precise platformer and get out of the glitched world! Can you do it faster than anyone?

Why similar: Platformer 35.1%, Great Soundtrack 27.7%, Action 17.7%, Colorful 6.9%, Casual 4.7%

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Platformer 44.5%, Action-Adventure 23.3%, Colorful 18.5%, Action 13.7%

Embark on a magical journey in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed! Shape your adventure with the stroke of a brush and transform Wasteland as Mickey Mouse in this beautifully recreated 3D platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 43.2%, Action-Adventure 35.9%, 3D Platformer 15%, Singleplayer 6%