- #1 SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,362 reviews2024
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Fast-Paced 25.1%, Great Soundtrack 24.8%, 3D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 15.3%, Family Friendly 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: It is the closest match by far, building directly on Generations’ boost-style 3D stages, side-scrolling sections, nostalgia hooks, and soundtrack-heavy spectacle.
- #2 Sonic Adventure 2
96% matchVery Positive89% of 27,524 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 25.3%, Fast-Paced 21.3%, Platformer 13.8%, 3D Platformer 13.5%, Classic 13.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: It delivers some of the series’ best pure 3D Sonic speed stages, big set pieces, and memorable music in a similarly celebratory fan-favorite package.
- #3 Sonic Colors: Ultimate
96% matchMixed67% of 1,632 reviews2023
Dev: Blind Squirrel EntertainmentPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Platformer 40.8%, Great Soundtrack 30.5%, Action 12.4%, Colorful 7.3%, 3D Platformer 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its modern Sonic boost gameplay, frequent 2D/3D switching, and fast linear stages make it one of the nearest gameplay matches to Generations.
- #4 Sonic Mania
95% matchVery Positive94% of 27,546 reviews2017
Dev: Christian WhiteheadPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 28.3%, Fast-Paced 21.2%, Platformer 16.5%, Classic 16.4% ★, Retro 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: If the classic side of Generations was your favorite, this is the strongest modern take on high-speed 2D Sonic level design and momentum.
- #5 Sonic Frontiers
94% matchVery Positive90% of 27,300 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience Sonic like never before!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33%, Fast-Paced 23.7%, 3D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 12.2%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: While more open-ended, it preserves Sonic’s sense of speed, flashy presentation, and soundtrack-driven movement in a modern single-player adventure.
- #6 Sonic Adventure DX
94% matchVery Positive92% of 18,063 reviews2011
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 24.2%, Fast-Paced 16.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Classic 14.4% ★, 3D Platformer 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its mix of colorful 3D platforming, speed-focused Sonic stages, and classic Dreamcast-era energy makes it a natural follow-up for Generations fans.
- #7 Spark the Electric Jester 3
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,999 reviews2022
Dev: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
High speed 3D action platformer! Join Spark on his latest adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 31.7%, 3D Platformer 31.3%, Fast-Paced 10.2%, Action 7.5%, Third Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is one of the best non-Sonic games for capturing the flow of fast 3D Sonic-style platforming and momentum-based movement.
- #8 Sonic Lost World
93% matchMixed62% of 5,388 reviews2015
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 28.2%, Fast-Paced 21.4%, Platformer 18.5%, 3D Platformer 16.3%, Moddable 3.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: It trades boost corridors for more platforming-focused 3D stages, but still feels recognizably Sonic thanks to its pace, visuals, and movement style.
- #9 Sonic Origins
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,806 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 28.1%, Platformer 18.4%, Fast-Paced 16.7%, Classic 15.5% ★, Retro 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This collection gives you the classic 2D Sonic foundation that Generations constantly celebrates, with iconic stages, music, and momentum platforming.
- #10 SONIC SUPERSTARS
90% matchMixed69% of 3,545 reviews2023
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.
Why similar: Platformer 27.7%, Fast-Paced 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Action 8.4%, Colorful 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: It modernizes the classic 2D Sonic formula with bright visuals and brisk platforming that should appeal to the retro side of Generations.
- #11 Sonic Forces
91% matchMixed59% of 8,446 reviews2017
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The fate of Sonic the Hedgehog’s world is in your hands – Join the Uprising.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.9%, Fast-Paced 25.2%, 3D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 14.3%, Action 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its short, cinematic boost stages and alternating 2D/3D format make it structurally very close to the modern half of Generations.
- #12 Freedom Planet 2
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,681 reviews2022
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 55.8%, Retro 12.6%, Action 10.1%, Colorful 10%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: It channels classic Sonic’s speed and flow into a more combat-heavy but extremely polished 2D action-platformer with excellent movement.
- #13 Spark the Electric Jester 2
88% matchVery Positive89% of 738 reviews2019
Dev: Feperd GamesPub: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Fast paced 3D action platformer.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 24.4%, 3D Platformer 21.8%, Platformer 9.5%, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its fast 3D platforming and Sonic-inspired movement systems make it a great pick if you want more momentum-based stage play.
- #14 Freedom Planet
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,855 reviews2014
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 32.4%, Platformer 27.4%, Fast-Paced 18%, Classic 6.3% ★, Retro 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This is a strong indie spin on classic Sonic-style speed platforming, with momentum-heavy stages and energetic presentation.
- #15 Spark the Electric Jester
85% matchVery Positive92% of 1,467 reviews2017
Dev: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 30.5%, Platformer 26.3%, Fast-Paced 25.4%, Action 6.3%, Retro 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: This 2D indie platformer openly wears its Sonic inspiration on its sleeve, emphasizing speed, music, and flowing stage layouts.
- #16 Penny’s Big Breakaway
84% matchVery Positive80% of 1,236 reviews2024
Dev: Evening StarPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 28.3%, 3D Platformer 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Family Friendly 5.8%, Adventure 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Made by key Sonic Mania developers, it offers expressive movement, colorful stages, and a playful sense of momentum that Sonic fans often click with.
- #17 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,225 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 36.8%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Fast-Paced 20.6%, Adventure 5.4%, Action 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: It is a cleaner and more satisfying attempt at modern 2D Sonic than Episode we, with familiar stage flow and speedy platforming.
- #18 Rayman® Legends
84% matchVery Positive90% of 11,680 reviews2013
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 38.1%, Great Soundtrack 30%, Fast-Paced 15%, Action 4.5%, Family Friendly 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: It lacks Sonic’s exact speed model, but its superb 2D platforming flow, music-driven levels, and polished stage design scratch a similar itch.
- #19 A Hat in Time
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 52,923 reviews2017
Dev: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 31.8%, 3D Platformer 24.5%, Platformer 15.5%, Moddable 12.1% ★, Family Friendly 3%
Why You'll Like It: Its cheerful 3D platforming, strong movement feel, and collectible-focused stages make it a great fit if you enjoy the lighter adventure side of Sonic.
- #20 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I
86% matchMostly Negative40% of 3,700 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 44%, Fast-Paced 21.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, 2D 4.2%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Even if it is a lighter entry, it still offers straightforward 2D Sonic-style speed platforming for players who want more of that classic feel.
- #21 Rayman® Origins
83% matchVery Positive94% of 5,805 reviews2012
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!
Why similar: Platformer 44.6%, Great Soundtrack 31.8%, 2D 4.8%, Action 4.5%, Colorful 4%
Why You'll Like It: Like classic Sonic, it delivers fluid 2D platforming, vibrant art, and consistently inventive stage design in a family-friendly package.
- #22 Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
82% matchVery Positive92% of 21,442 reviews2018
Dev: Vicarious VisionsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 21.3%, Classic 20.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Platformer 20.2%, Family Friendly 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: It is more precise than speedy, but its classic platforming challenge and iconic remastered stages make it a solid alternative for mascot platformer fans.
- #23 New Super Lucky's Tale
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 836 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
Why similar: Platformer 30.5%, 3D Platformer 29.7%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Third Person 6.5%, Action 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its accessible mix of 3D hub exploration and side-scrolling platforming mirrors the broad all-ages platforming appeal of Generations.
- #24 Lunistice
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,844 reviews2022
Dev: A Grumpy FoxPub: Deck13
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 34.3%, Platformer 33.9%, Retro 11%, Family Friendly 7.2%, Colorful 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This compact retro-styled 3D platformer captures a satisfying sense of speed and smooth movement that overlaps nicely with Sonic’s appeal.
- #25 Yooka-Laylee
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,364 reviews2017
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 30.5%, Great Soundtrack 23.6%, Platformer 21.4%, Family Friendly 5.4%, Colorful 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is more collectathon-driven than Sonic, but its colorful worlds and classic 3D mascot-platformer feel make it a reasonable genre-adjacent follow-up.
- #26 Super Sami Roll
79% matchVery Positive84% of 178 reviews2021
Dev: Sonzai Games
Windows
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 37.4%, Platformer 34%, Colorful 7.9%, Action 7.1%, Retro 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This momentum-heavy 3D platformer emphasizes rolling speed, flowing movement, and arcade-like stages in a way Sonic players may appreciate.
- #27 Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
74% matchVery Positive94% of 14,454 reviews2025
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 27.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Family Friendly 65.8%, 3D 17.8%, Singleplayer 16.4%
- #28 Blue Fire
78% matchVery Positive81% of 3,030 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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: Platformer 38.6%, 3D Platformer 36.1%, Third Person 7.6%, Action 6.3%, 3D 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It leans more action-adventure, yet its agile movement and platforming challenges give a similar satisfaction to mastering fast traversal.
- #29 Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection
77% matchVery Positive93% of 17,563 reviews2013
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Compete across land, water and air in incredible transforming vehicles that change from cars to boats to planes mid-race.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 60.8%, Fast-Paced 24.1%, Family Friendly 6.6%, Action 3.2%, Colorful 3.1%
- #30 Sonic Rumble Party
75% matchMixed60% of 4,834 reviews2025
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 24.9%, Action 23.2%, Family Friendly 20.3%, 3D Platformer 16.9%, 3D 11.4%
- #31 Pizza Tower
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 70,783 reviews2023
Dev: Tour De Pizza
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 36.9%, Fast-Paced 32.7%, Platformer 15.8%, Action 3%, Retro 2.6%
- #32 The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,770 reviews2023
Dev: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 64.4%, Platformer 17%, Funny 9.4%, Singleplayer 9.2%
- #33 Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
76% matchVery Positive87% of 3,409 reviews2010
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 52%, Fast-Paced 26.9%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Action 5.7%, 3D 2.6%
- #34 Team Sonic Racing™
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,478 reviews2019
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 48.8%, Fast-Paced 38%, Action 3.5%, Family Friendly 3.4%, Colorful 2.9%
- #35 Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time
73% matchVery Positive87% of 3,801 reviews2022
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
It’s About Time - the critically-acclaimed Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It's About Time is now on Steam!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.3%, Platformer 31.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Action 8.3%, Third Person 4.8%
- #36 Castle of Illusion
75% matchVery Positive91% of 4,267 reviews2013
Dev: SEGA Studios AustraliaPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.
Why similar: Platformer 45.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Classic 13.5% ★, Family Friendly 7%, Retro 4.4%
- #37 Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,572 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!
Why similar: Platformer 37.4%, Great Soundtrack 19%, 3D Platformer 12.5%, Action 11.6%, Classic 8.9% ★
- #38 DuckTales: Remastered
74% matchVery Positive88% of 7,730 reviews2013
Dev: WayForwardPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.
Why similar: Platformer 34.8%, Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Classic 17.9% ★, Retro 7.1%, Action 5.6%
- #39 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
71% matchVery Positive94% of 21,612 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 24%, Classic 19.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Platformer 16%, Family Friendly 7.3%
- #40 Mega Man Legacy Collection
73% matchVery Positive86% of 5,200 reviews2015
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.3%, Platformer 28%, Classic 25.5% ★, Retro 8.3%, Action 5.1%
- #41 SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
71% matchVery Positive94% of 17,714 reviews2020
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 29.2%, Great Soundtrack 25.6%, Classic 18.8% ★, Family Friendly 8.8%, Action 5.9%
- #42 Mega Man 11
71% matchVery Positive89% of 5,195 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Platformer 31.8%, Great Soundtrack 26.6%, Classic 23.8% ★, Action 8.4%, Retro 3.9%
- #43 SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
67% matchVery Positive92% of 4,604 reviews2023
Dev: Purple LampPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 31.2%, Platformer 30.7%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Action 6.2%
- #44 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,570 reviews2014
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42.8%, Platformer 35.9%, Retro 9%, 2D 4.3%, Action 3.7%
- #45 Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition
68% matchMixed62% of 367 reviews2026
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Celebrate 30 years of Rayman with the definitive edition of the platforming classic, featuring 5 versions, 120+ extra levels, and an exclusive documentary on the creation of the limbless hero.
Why similar: Platformer 53.6%, Action 14.8%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Adventure 9.1%, 2D 6.8%
- #46 Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,752 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Capcom titles! Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection is bursting with additional content, from time trials and remix challenges to a music player and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32%, Platformer 26.3%, Classic 23.2% ★, Action 7.2%, Retro 6.8%
- #47 Cave Story+
70% matchVery Positive93% of 7,930 reviews2011
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.7%, Platformer 31.1%, Classic 14.3% ★, Retro 4.6%, Action 4.6%
- #48 Super Fancy Pants Adventure
69% matchVery Positive93% of 2,167 reviews2017
Dev: Borne GamesPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Super Fancy Pants Adventure is a wild free-running adventure with buttery smooth platforming and a slick fountain pen!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.1%, Platformer 26.5%, Fast-Paced 21.9%, Classic 7.8% ★, Action 7.1%
- #49 Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,007 reviews2023
Dev: Team Reptile
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 44.2%, 3D Platformer 31.8%, Action 8.1%, Colorful 6.5%, Adventure 4.3%
- #50 GEX Trilogy
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 296 reviews2025
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Everyone's favorite tail-whipping, channel-surfing, gecko is back in a collection that features all of his best-selling adventures!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.3%, Platformer 32.6%, Retro 9.5%, Third Person 7.4%, Colorful 6.2%
- #51 PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,111 reviews2013
Dev: Mine Loader Software Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
It's time to gear up!Get ready for more ghost chain gobbling and frantic action in PAC-MAN® CE-DX+! The award-winning chomping game makes a shattering debut on Steam with even more content and a refined user-interface to compare high scores with your friends!
Why similar: Classic 35.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Fast-Paced 18.9%, Retro 12.3%, Action 4.5%
- #52 Mega Man X Legacy Collection
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,742 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.1%, Platformer 25.4%, Classic 24.2% ★, Action 10.2%, Retro 6.3%
- #53 PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC
63% matchVery Positive92% of 756 reviews2025
Dev: NOW PRODUCTION Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 36.5%, 3D Platformer 30.5%, Action 9.1%, Family Friendly 6.4%, Retro 6.3%
- #54 Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release)
66% matchVery Positive93% of 7,924 reviews2019
Dev: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Let’s bring back all the good memories of the incredible, brave and lovely Kao the Kangaroo. Immerse yourself in a classic 3D action-adventure platformer where Kao runs, jumps, and fights lots of enemies.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.6%, Classic 23.5% ★, Platformer 23.3%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 5%
- #55 TY the Tasmanian Tiger
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,674 reviews2016
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.1%, Platformer 27.9%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Retro 7.7%, Third Person 6.6%
- #56 Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked
66% matchMixed68% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Limited Run Games, Inc.Pub: KONAMI
Windows
Rocket Knight Adventures:Re-Sparked has 3 games. This collection immerses players in these thrilling classic titles on Steam.
Why similar: Platformer 64.1%, Action 22.3%, 2D 9.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%
