Games Like Sonic Forces

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.1%, Fast-Paced 25.1%, 3D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 14.3%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the definitive 'boost' gameplay experience that serves as the foundation for Sonic Forces.

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: Great Soundtrack 26.4%, Fast-Paced 25.4%, 3D Platformer 18%, Platformer 10.1%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: This title evolves the modern Sonic formula by introducing open-zone exploration while maintaining the series' signature high-speed action.

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 32.5%, Fast-Paced 25.2%, 3D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platformer that established many of the high-stakes, cinematic action sequences found in later Sonic titles.

Join Sonic in the high-speed adventure of a lifetime across a colorful interstellar amusement park. Color the Universe in Sonic Colors: Ultimate!

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

Why You'll Like It: It features the same linear, colorful, and action-oriented platforming style that defines the modern Sonic era.

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: Great Soundtrack 30.7%, Fast-Paced 21.5%, 3D Platformer 20%, Platformer 12.1%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This entry experiments with parkour-based movement and unique 3D level designs that emphasize speed and flow.

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: Great Soundtrack 26.8%, Fast-Paced 25.1%, 3D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 10%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished, modern take on high-speed 3D platforming with a focus on intense, action-packed set pieces.

Fast paced 3D action platformer.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.2%, 3D Platformer 25.7%, Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Action 7.5%, Platformer 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game is explicitly designed to replicate the fast-paced momentum and kinetic feel of 3D Sonic games.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 45.1%, Platformer 24.1%, Fast-Paced 11.9%, Action 8.8%, Colorful 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the fast-paced 3D platforming mechanics of its predecessor with even more fluid combat and movement.

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 42.6%, 3D Platformer 34.5%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 6.9%, Colorful 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the high-speed, stylish movement and vibrant aesthetic that fans of modern Sonic games often appreciate.

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 39.2%, Fast-Paced 32%, Platformer 10.1%, Action 3%, Cartoony 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the high-energy, momentum-based platforming and chaotic fun of the Sonic series.

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: Great Soundtrack 32.5%, 3D Platformer 20.1%, Fast-Paced 20%, Platformer 12.7%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational 3D platformer that provides a nostalgic look at the origins of Sonic's transition into three dimensions.

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 38.4%, 3D Platformer 33.5%, Platformer 11.3%, Adventure 4.7%, Funny 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant and expressive 3D platformer that captures the joy of movement and exploration.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 39.1%, Platformer 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a challenging, linear 3D platforming experience that prioritizes precision and speed.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.2%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Story Rich 6.4%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines creative, story-rich environments with polished 3D platforming mechanics.

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 40.2%, Fast-Paced 27.7%, Platformer 14.1%, Colorful 3.5%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate tribute to classic 2D Sonic gameplay, featuring incredible level design and music.

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

Why similar: Platformer 27.3%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, 3D Platformer 17.2%, Action 13%, Colorful 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on momentum-based physics and high-speed navigation through colorful, challenging stages.

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: 3D Platformer 40.5%, Platformer 21%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A family-friendly 3D platformer that features vibrant worlds and accessible, action-oriented gameplay.

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: Great Soundtrack 42.3%, Fast-Paced 21.9%, Platformer 21.6%, Action 5.6%, 2D 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the spirit of classic high-speed platformers with a focus on momentum and combat.

Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.9%, Platformer 28.7%, Action 11.7%, 2.5D 11%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer that rewards quick reflexes and precise movement.

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: Great Soundtrack 40.8%, Fast-Paced 22.6%, Platformer 15.8%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An essential collection that allows players to experience the roots of the Sonic franchise in a modern format.

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

Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.8%, Great Soundtrack 22%, Platformer 18.4%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern 2D platformer that brings classic Sonic mechanics into a vibrant, high-definition aesthetic.

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 37.9%, Great Soundtrack 26.5%, Platformer 21.4%, Action 8.2%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This high-speed action-platformer features a great soundtrack and fluid combat mechanics.

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: 3D Platformer 47.2%, Platformer 15.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Action 10.5%, Family Friendly 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and colorful 3D platformer that is easy to pick up and play.

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: 2.5D 23.8%, Platformer 22.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Family Friendly 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2.5D platformer that focuses on creative movement and emotional storytelling.

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: Character Customization 48.5%, Family Friendly 24.2%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Singleplayer 10.2%

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: 3D Platformer 37%, Great Soundtrack 25.3%, Platformer 13.8%, Adventure 7.3%, Colorful 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A collectathon 3D platformer that celebrates the genre's golden age with vibrant visuals.

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: 3D Platformer 46.6%, Action 9%, Adventure 8.9%, Colorful 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and colorful, lighthearted adventure.

Experience the thrills of a fast-paced single and multiplayer Parkour game. Join the Rebellion and deride the security forces of an anti-leisure tyranny. Rise up to the many challenges of a futuristic Open World. Assemble your team, enhance your gear and perform incredible tricks and combos.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 29%, 3D Platformer 21%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Platformer 12.4%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A parkour-focused game that emphasizes speed and verticality in a futuristic, stylized world.

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: 3D Platformer 35.9%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Platformer 12.7%, Adventure 7.3%, Family Friendly 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterfully updated 3D platformer series that is defined by its colorful worlds and rewarding exploration.

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: Fast-Paced 28.4%, Action 25%, 3D Platformer 22.4%, Family Friendly 14.7%, Platformer 5.4%

Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 57.5%, Psychological Horror 11%, Platformer 9.4%, Funny 9.2%, Singleplayer 8.6%

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 50.4%, Fast-Paced 36.3%, Action 3.3%, Colorful 3.2%, Family Friendly 2.1%

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: Great Soundtrack 25.1%, Platformer 24.9%, Fast-Paced 21.2%, Adventure 10.1%, 2.5D 5.5%

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 40.2%, Colorful 12.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Action 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 37.9%, Great Soundtrack 29.7%, Adventure 8.4%, Family Friendly 6.2%, Action 6.2%

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: Great Soundtrack 37.1%, Fast-Paced 28.5%, Platformer 19.2%, Action 7%, 2D 2.3%

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: Great Soundtrack 58%, Fast-Paced 26.4%, Family Friendly 6.3%, Action 5.6%, Colorful 2%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 63.2%, Fast-Paced 23.2%, Family Friendly 4.2%, Colorful 3.5%, Action 3.1%

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 31.6%, Fast-Paced 23.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, 2.5D 5.4%, Action 4.5%

Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 56.5%, Platformer 14.6%, Action 9.2%, Action-Adventure 4.9%, Colorful 4.9%

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: 3D Platformer 47%, Adventure 10.8%, Platformer 10%, Family Friendly 6.7%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

Unleash the power of the brush in an all new adventure. Join Mickey and Oswald in an epic battle to save the magical world of Wasteland and change it forever. Interact with your favorite characters like never before in the most heroic adventure yet.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.3%, 3D Platformer 26.5%, Platformer 14.8%, Adventure 6.2%, Family Friendly 5.7%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.9%, Platformer 31.7%, Adventure 6.2%, Colorful 5.1%, Action 4.8%

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: 3D Platformer 31.8%, Character Customization 27%, Platformer 17.8%, Colorful 5.4%, Action 5.3%

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 35.7%, 3D Platformer 30.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Action 11.1%, Platformer 11.1%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.5%, Fast-Paced 25%, Platformer 20.1%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 8.1%

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

Why similar: Platformer 39.7%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Adventure 9.7%, 2.5D 6.9%, 3D Platformer 6.2%

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: Fast-Paced 36.1%, 3D Platformer 28.8%, Platformer 16.5%, Colorful 5.3%, Action-Adventure 5%

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 39%, 3D Platformer 27.9%, Platformer 13%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.4%

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: 3D Platformer 36.8%, Platformer 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Adventure 10.2%, Colorful 6.4%

Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.5%, Great Soundtrack 28.2%, Platformer 16.8%, Adventure 4.9%, Action 3.4%

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: 3D Platformer 37.9%, Platformer 24.1%, Adventure 9.5%, Action 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 49.5%, Action 14.4%, Colorful 12%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Funny 7.1%

Enter the mechanical shape-shifting, dimension switching world of the award winning, high octane action-puzzle-platformer Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition, and blow crime away.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 69.1%, Platformer 18.5%, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%, 2D 1.2%

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 34.2%, 3D Platformer 23.3%, Colorful 15%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Cartoony 9%

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: 3D Platformer 28.6%, Platformer 26.4%, Adventure 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Family Friendly 9.4%