Games Like Sonic Frontiers

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 29.7%, Fast-Paced 24.8%, 3D Platformer 20%, Platformer 8.8%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest modern follow-up to Frontiers, with fast 3D Sonic gameplay, polished spectacle, and hub-based exploration built around momentum and replayable routes.

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 32.7%, Fast-Paced 22.7%, 3D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 8.5%, Third Person 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its high-speed 3D stages, momentum-heavy movement, and action-platforming still capture the core thrill that Frontiers builds on.

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 33%, Fast-Paced 23.7%, 3D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 12.2%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the best showcases of modern boost-style Sonic, combining speed, sharp platforming, and fan-favorite 3D stage design.

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 31.2%, 3D Platformer 18.5%, Fast-Paced 17.2%, Platformer 9.7%, Open World 7%

Why You'll Like It: Its mix of hub exploration, action stages, and adventurous structure makes it feel like an early blueprint for Frontiers' approach.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.8%, Platformer 14.2%, Third Person 11.9%, Exploration 9%, Fast-Paced 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is one of the strongest non-Sonic takes on fast 3D action-platforming, with fluid movement, combat, and large spaces designed for flow.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.9%, Fast-Paced 22.8%, 3D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 7.5%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more linear, it still offers modern Sonic boost gameplay, cinematic action, and the same fast-paced 3D style.

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%, Platformer 21.8%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Action 12.3%, 3D Platformer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers polished boost gameplay, energetic pacing, and platforming-focused 3D Sonic action for players who want more speed-first Sonic.

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 32.7%, 3D Platformer 20.4%, Fast-Paced 20.4%, Platformer 10.3%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its freer movement and more exploratory 3D platforming make it one of the closer Sonic games to Frontiers' blend of traversal and discovery.

Fast paced 3D action platformer.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.5%, Great Soundtrack 27.1%, 3D Platformer 26.2%, Action 7.7%, Platformer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It channels Sonic Adventure-style 3D momentum and branching level design into a polished indie speed-platformer.

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 34.3%, 3D Platformer 28.6%, Open World 9%, Platformer 8%, Third Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: If you loved Frontiers' acrobatic movement and platforming challenges, this offers a similarly joyful 3D platforming focus with lots to explore.

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 35%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Platformer 15.6%, Adventure 10.6%, Third Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: Its movement system is all about momentum and stylish speed, making traversal feel playful in a very Sonic-like way.

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 37.3%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Third Person 12.5%, Adventure 9.3%, Open World 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This delivers polished action, platforming, traversal, and spectacle in a fast-moving single-player adventure.

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.8%, Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Exploration 11.8%, Third Person 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines combat, exploration, and precise 3D platforming in a moody action-adventure that hits several of Frontiers' key strengths.

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 42.2%, 3D Platformer 32.8%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.9%, 3D 6%

Why You'll Like It: For players who loved Frontiers' movement and soundtrack energy, this offers stylish traversal and expressive exploration with constant flow.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.8%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 9.2%, Third Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of gliding at speed through surreal 3D spaces while mixing traversal mastery with boss encounters.

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 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 21.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Third Person 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: Its creative 3D platforming, combat, and exploratory level design make it a great pick if you enjoyed Frontiers as an action-adventure platformer.

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.6%, Open World 20.6%, Exploration 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on rapidly crossing wide open spaces and discovering activities across a large world echoes Frontiers' open-zone appeal.

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 36%, Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Third Person 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Frontiers' mix of 3D platforming, simple combat, collectible hunting, and colorful single-player 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 22.7%, 3D Platformer 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Open World 14.9%, Platformer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its open environments and momentum-based parkour make it a strong match for the traversal-first side of Frontiers.

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 44.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Exploration 12.7%, Third Person 11.9%, 3D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This movement-first 3D exploration game is great if your favorite part of Frontiers was roaming spaces and unlocking new mobility options.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.7%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Third Person 11%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a lighter 3D platforming alternative with exploration, collectibles, and smooth movement in a bright adventure format.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.7%, Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 12%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Third Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Though more linear, it delivers demanding platforming, fast reactions, and high-energy set pieces that will appeal to movement-focused players.

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 34.3%, Great Soundtrack 24.6%, Platformer 10.7%, Open World 8.5%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its large levels, collectible-driven exploration, and classic 3D platforming structure make it a solid exploratory alternative.

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.2%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Third Person 11.5%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, Platformer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its smooth movement and emphasis on exploring large spaces make it a relaxing but satisfying follow-up for players who liked roaming Frontiers' islands.

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 41.6%, Action-Adventure 18.5%, Combat 11.7%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes straightforward combat and colorful 3D platforming in a way that fits the more accessible side of Frontiers.

Lunistice is a 3D Platformer created with simple & fun gameplay and a cute PS1/SEGA Saturn inspired artstyle in mind. Take the role of Hana the Tanuki and jump and fight through her dreams!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 55.2%, Platformer 24.1%, 3D 9.9%, Colorful 5.5%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a compact, speedy 3D platformer built around clean movement, quick flow, and constant forward momentum.

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: Action-Adventure 61.1%, 3D 22.6%, Singleplayer 16.3%

Poi is a 3D platformer featuring two kids on a grand adventure to unravel the mysteries of the Milky Way Globe. Explore uncharted lands, compete in challenge levels, meet quirky characters and defeat comical creatures on a journey to become a Master Explorer.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 36.5%, Platformer 16.1%, Exploration 12%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on open-ended 3D platforming, collectibles, and movement challenges across spacious levels.

Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst raises the action-adventure bar through fluid, first person action and immerses players in Faith's story as she fights for freedom.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.8%, Open World 29.3%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Even from a first-person perspective, its open-world parkour and speed-driven traversal tap into a similar sense of movement freedom.

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 45.1%, Fast-Paced 27.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Adventure 3.9%, Action-Adventure 3.9%

Sami’s on a mission to rescue his friend Vera and he needs your help! Join him in this exhilarating, colorful 3D platformer and fast roll, air-grapple, and jump to save her!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 50.8%, Platformer 20.4%, Adventure 8.7%, Action 7.9%, 3D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its rolling physics and speed-friendly 3D platforming make it a strong offbeat pick for players chasing Sonic-style 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 43.6%, Fast-Paced 21.4%, Platformer 13.6%, Adventure 7.8%, Action 7.6%

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 26.1%, Fast-Paced 26%, 3D Platformer 23.1%, 3D 22.4%, Colorful 2.4%

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

Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.7%, Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Platformer 16.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action 9.2%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 67.3%, Singleplayer 11.8%, Comedy 8.6%, Platformer 8.5%, Story Rich 3.8%

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 46%, Fast-Paced 33.6%, Platformer 9.4%, Action 3.4%, Comedy 2.2%

The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!

Why similar: Open World 33.5%, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Action 14.6%, Third Person 7.4%, Story Rich 6.2%

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 53.3%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Platformer 11%, Action 8.3%, Third Person 5%

Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.

Why similar: Open World 35%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, Exploration 8.6%, Third Person 8.4%, Combat 7.4%

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 55.2%, Fast-Paced 35.4%, Action 3.5%, Singleplayer 2%, Adventure 2%

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 30.9%, Platformer 25.1%, Adventure 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 11%, 3D 9.4%

Race across open oceans and uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets. Expressively platform your way across dozens of locales, upgrading your gear and modifying your move-set every step of the way!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 24%, Open World 21.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Lore-Rich 8.7%, Third Person 8%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.8%, Platformer 26.2%, 3D Platformer 19.8%, Action 15.1%, Colorful 7.1%

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 60.3%, Fast-Paced 25.7%, Action 5.9%, 3D 4.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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 30.7%, Platformer 24.1%, Fast-Paced 23.2%, Adventure 12.9%, Action 5.3%

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue features 3 magical experiences, all leading up to KINGDOM HEARTS III.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.2%, Adventure 16.6%, Action 15.7%, Action-Adventure 14%, Action RPG 9.5%

KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) brings one chapter of the series to a close. Travel to exciting new Disney and Pixar worlds, and prepare for the final showdown.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Action 12.9%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, 3D 7.4%

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 32.8%, Fast-Paced 27.6%, Great Soundtrack 22.9%, Adventure 5.6%, Action 5.6%

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.

Why similar: Open World 31.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Third Person 8.4%, Exploration 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

After the events of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, teenage Miles Morales is adjusting to his new home while following in the footsteps of his mentor, Peter Parker, as a new Spider-Man. When a fierce power struggle threatens to destroy his home, Miles must take up the mantle of Spider-Man and own it

Why similar: Open World 36.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Third Person 9.3%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 7.4%

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 47.2%, Fast-Paced 21.6%, Platformer 19.1%, Action 6%, Adventure 2.9%

Explore a secret-filled land in this 3D Action-Adventure, where every level is hidden in plain sight! Travel and fight through a vast, unmarked overworld. The next surprise is only a single search away!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.4%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Exploration 13.1%, Combat 9.9%, 3D 7.2%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 68.8%, Fast-Paced 22.5%, Action 3.2%, Colorful 2.1%, Singleplayer 2%

Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe, by yourself and with friends!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 33.3%, 3D Platformer 19.1%, Open World 12.4%, Platformer 6.3%, Exploration 5.3%

A brand new RPG set in the world of the popular anime, ONE PIECE! Play as members of the Straw Hat Crew in a fantastic adventure set in the ONE PIECE world!

Why similar: Open World 35.4%, Third Person 12%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 9.9%, Story Rich 8%

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 41.1%, Fast-Paced 28.2%, Platformer 17%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 2.7%

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.

Why similar: Exploration 23.6%, Action-Adventure 18%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Adventure 10.2%, Action 9.9%

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 30.5%, 3D Platformer 26.1%, Platformer 12.5%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 6.9%