- #1 SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 15,701 reviews2024
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 25.2%, Fast-Paced 24.5%, Platformer 15.2%, 3D Platformer 15.1%, Family Friendly 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This expanded remaster directly revisits Generations' high-speed 2D/3D format while adding a substantial Shadow campaign with fresh movement powers and stages.
- #2 Sonic Adventure 2
96% matchVery Positive89% of 28,630 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 26%, Fast-Paced 20.9%, Platformer 13.8%, Classic 13.3% ★, 3D Platformer 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: Fast Sonic and Shadow stages, memorable music, and arcade-like mission replayability make this a foundational 3D Sonic follow-up.
- #3 Sonic Colors: Ultimate
96% matchMixed67% of 1,786 reviews2023
Dev: Blind Squirrel EntertainmentPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 40.7%, Great Soundtrack 31.7%, Action 12%, Colorful 6.9%, 3D Platformer 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers brisk boost-platforming stages, colorful set pieces, and Wisp powers that closely match the modern Sonic half of Generations.
- #4 Sonic Forces
95% matchMixed59% of 8,679 reviews2017
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The fate of Sonic the Hedgehog’s world is in your hands – Join the Uprising.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.6%, Fast-Paced 24.8%, 3D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Action 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its short, linear boost stages and 2D/3D switching make it mechanically very close to the modern Sonic gameplay in Generations.
- #5 Spark the Electric Jester 2
94% matchVery Positive89% of 759 reviews2019
Dev: Feperd GamesPub: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Fast paced 3D action platformer.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.9%, Great Soundtrack 25.1%, 3D Platformer 21.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This Sonic-inspired 3D platformer emphasizes blazing speed, momentum-based traversal, branching routes, and boss-driven action.
- #6 Sonic Frontiers
93% matchVery Positive89% of 28,594 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 25.8%, Fast-Paced 25.7%, Platformer 16.1%, 3D Platformer 15%, Third Person 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: The open-zone format changes the structure, but its boost movement, rails, cyberspace levels, and big action set pieces retain Sonic's kinetic appeal.
- #7 Sonic Adventure DX
94% matchVery Positive92% of 18,860 reviews2011
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 24.6%, Fast-Paced 15.9%, Platformer 15.8%, Classic 14.6% ★, 3D Platformer 13%
Why You'll Like It: Its speedy character stages, energetic soundtrack, and adventurous 3D platforming offer an important earlier take on Sonic's transition to 3D.
- #8 Spark the Electric Jester 3
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,044 reviews2022
Dev: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
High speed 3D action platformer! Join Spark on his latest adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 32%, 3D Platformer 31.3%, Fast-Paced 10.5%, Action 7.5%, Third Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It builds on Spark 2's Sonic-like speed and platforming with more elaborate 3D stages, combat, and stylish movement options.
- #9 Sonic Lost World
92% matchMixed62% of 5,624 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 29.3%, Fast-Paced 20.9%, Platformer 18.5%, 3D Platformer 16.1%, Moddable 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its parkour moves and compact 3D platforming worlds put more emphasis on precision while retaining Sonic's bright, fast-paced feel.
- #10 SONIC SUPERSTARS
91% matchMixed68% of 3,929 reviews2023
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming in Sonic Superstars.
Why similar: Platformer 27.3%, Fast-Paced 26.2%, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Action 8.2%, Colorful 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This modernized classic Sonic adventure provides colorful high-speed 2D levels, multiple playable characters, and polished momentum platforming.
- #11 Sonic Origins
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,513 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 17.6%, Fast-Paced 16.1%, Classic 16% ★, Retro 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This collection offers polished versions of several foundational 2D Sonic games for players who want more of Generations' classic-era inspiration.
- #12 Spark the Electric Jester
87% matchVery Positive92% of 1,500 reviews2017
Dev: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 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 31%, Platformer 26.2%, Fast-Paced 25.6%, Action 6.2%, Retro 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: The original Spark is a fast, colorful 2D action platformer whose level flow and soundtrack wear its Sonic influence proudly.
- #13 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,329 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.4 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 37.3%, Great Soundtrack 23%, Fast-Paced 20.1%, Adventure 5.3%, Action 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its cooperative-friendly 2D stages, familiar physics, and Sonic-and-Tails teamwork offer a direct modern continuation of classic Sonic design.
- #14 Rayman® Origins
86% matchVery Positive94% of 6,242 reviews2012
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.9 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 44.3%, Great Soundtrack 33%, 2D 4.6%, Action 4.3%, Colorful 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This lively co-op-capable platformer has beautiful hand-drawn stages, snappy movement, and an upbeat arcade feel that suits Sonic fans.
- #15 Pizza Tower
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 72,792 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 37.3%, Fast-Paced 31.4%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 2.9%, Retro 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its relentless momentum, route optimization, expressive animation, and score-chasing structure recreate the thrill of mastering a fast platforming stage.
- #16 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I
89% matchMostly Negative40% of 3,904 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 44.2%, Fast-Paced 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Action 4%, 2D 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is a straightforward 2D Sonic throwback built around familiar zones, speed, loops, and classic-style boss encounters.
- #17 Freedom Planet 2
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,743 reviews2022
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 56.8%, Retro 12.2%, Action 10.2%, Colorful 9.6%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: Its expressive momentum platforming, multiple routes, vibrant levels, and high-energy bosses make it a superb non-Sonic alternative.
- #18 Rayman® Legends
86% matchVery Positive90% of 12,391 reviews2013
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.0 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 38.4%, Great Soundtrack 30.3%, Fast-Paced 14.8%, Action 4.4%, Family Friendly 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its exceptionally fluid 2D platforming, musical stages, responsive movement, and colorful visual energy make it a great fast-paced alternative.
- #19 Freedom Planet
85% matchVery Positive95% of 4,907 reviews2014
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 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 33%, Platformer 27.4%, Fast-Paced 17.7%, Classic 6.4% ★, Retro 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Built around speed, slopes, loops, and animal heroes, this action-platformer channels classic Sonic while adding combat and exploration.
- #20 Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
83% matchVery Positive92% of 22,361 reviews2018
Dev: Vicarious VisionsPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 13.3 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: Classic 21.1% ★, 3D Platformer 21%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Platformer 20.3%, Family Friendly 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: While more precision-focused than Sonic, its vivid linear courses, quick reactions, and replayable time-trial challenges deliver a similarly arcade-like platforming rush.
- #21 A Hat in Time
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 53,521 reviews2017
Dev: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.5 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 32.5%, 3D Platformer 24.3%, Platformer 15.6%, Moddable 11.8%, Third Person 3%
Why You'll Like It: This cheerful 3D platformer offers expressive movement, imaginative worlds, excellent music, and collectible-driven stages full of personality.
- #22 Penny’s Big Breakaway
82% matchVery Positive80% of 1,317 reviews2024
Dev: Evening StarPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 28.4%, 3D Platformer 27.8%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Family Friendly 5.7%, Adventure 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This stylish 3D platformer focuses on keeping momentum, learning movement tech, and chaining acrobatic yo-yo traversal through colorful levels.
- #23 Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,927 reviews2024
Dev: Panik ArcadePub: Xelu
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Make full use of your advanced move-set to navigate hand-crafted retro worlds without a jump button in this vibrant love letter to the N64 era of collectathons!
Why similar: Platformer 32.2%, 3D Platformer 30%, Retro 9.8%, Third Person 8.5%, Colorful 7%
Why You'll Like It: This playful 3D platformer is built around conserving momentum, launching off slopes, and finding clever movement-based shortcuts.
- #24 Lunistice
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,944 reviews2022
Dev: A Grumpy FoxPub: Deck13
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: Platformer 34.6%, 3D Platformer 34.4%, Retro 10.8%, Family Friendly 7.2%, Colorful 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its compact retro 3D courses are designed around fluid movement, quick restarts, collectible routes, and satisfying speed-running flow.
- #25 New Super Lucky's Tale
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 918 reviews2020
Dev: Playful Corp.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!
Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, 3D Platformer 30.1%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Third Person 6.4%, Action 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its accessible 3D and 2D platforming mix, bright presentation, and varied challenge stages make it a family-friendly alternative.
- #26 Cyber Hook
78% matchVery Positive95% of 4,196 reviews2020
Dev: Blazing StickPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour skills and a grappling hook to scale and ride walls in this fast-paced, 3D platformer. Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 38.3%, 3D Platformer 22.9%, Platformer 20.5%, Retro 6.2%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its first-person parkour combines grappling, wall-running, dashing, and time-trial speed with the route mastery that makes Sonic stages rewarding.
- #27 Super Sami Roll
79% matchVery Positive83% of 193 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 34.6%, Colorful 7.6%, Action 7.1%, Retro 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Rolling through obstacle-filled 3D courses gives this platformer a strong sense of momentum and momentum management reminiscent of Sonic's ball form.
- #28 Kao the Kangaroo
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,194 reviews2022
Dev: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 44.1%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Retro 11.9%, Action 10.6%, Colorful 8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides colorful mascot-platformer worlds, straightforward action, collectibles, and approachable 3D traversal for a lighter Sonic-like adventure.
- #29 Sonic Mania
78% matchVery Positive94% of 28,942 reviews2017
Dev: Christian WhiteheadPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.1%, Fast-Paced 20.8%, Platformer 16.6%, Classic 16.5% ★, Retro 4.9%
- #30 Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
74% matchVery Positive93% of 17,102 reviews2025
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 66.6%, 3D 17.5%, Singleplayer 15.9%
- #31 Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection
77% matchVery Positive93% of 17,876 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 61.6%, Fast-Paced 23.7%, Family Friendly 6.5%, Action 3.2%, Colorful 2.9%
- #32 Sonic Rumble Party
73% matchMixed62% of 5,334 reviews2025
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.3 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 40.9%, 3D Platformer 22.2%, Platformer 19.7%, Family Friendly 6.7%, Action 5.2%
- #33 Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
76% matchVery Positive87% of 3,538 reviews2010
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.3 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 53.5%, Fast-Paced 25.9%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Action 5.5%, 3D 2.5%
- #34 Team Sonic Racing™
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,524 reviews2019
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.2 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 49.8%, Fast-Paced 37.3%, Action 3.5%, Family Friendly 3.3%, Colorful 2.8%
- #35 Castle of Illusion
75% matchVery Positive91% of 4,489 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 46.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Classic 13.5% ★, Family Friendly 6.9%, Retro 4.3%
- #36 DuckTales: Remastered
74% matchVery Positive88% of 7,959 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 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 25.5%, Classic 17.8% ★, Retro 6.8%, Action 5.5%
- #37 The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,261 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 64.9%, Platformer 17.6%, Funny 8.9%, Singleplayer 8.6%
- #38 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
71% matchVery Positive93% of 22,421 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.4 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 23.9%, Classic 19.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Platformer 16.3%, Family Friendly 7.1%
- #39 Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time
71% matchVery Positive86% of 4,252 reviews2022
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.0 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 31.8%, Platformer 31.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 8.6%, Third Person 4.6%
- #40 Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,627 reviews2021
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!
Why similar: Platformer 37.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, 3D Platformer 12.3%, Action 11.6%, Classic 9% ★
- #41 Yooka-Laylee
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,399 reviews2017
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 30.2%, Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Platformer 21.6%, Family Friendly 5.3%, Colorful 4.4%
- #42 Mega Man Legacy Collection
73% matchVery Positive86% of 5,422 reviews2015
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.8 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 28.9%, Platformer 27.8%, Classic 25.6% ★, Retro 8%, Action 5%
- #43 Mega Man 11
71% matchVery Positive89% of 5,502 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 32.1%, Great Soundtrack 26.5%, Classic 23.7% ★, Action 8.4%, Retro 3.8%
- #44 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,925 reviews2014
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 43.6%, Platformer 36.1%, Retro 8.6%, 2D 4%, Action 3.7%
- #45 GEX Trilogy
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 352 reviews2025
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.8 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 32.3%, Platformer 32.1%, Retro 9%, Third Person 7.2%, Colorful 5.8%
- #46 Super Fancy Pants Adventure
70% matchVery Positive93% of 2,267 reviews2017
Dev: Borne GamesPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Super Fancy Pants Adventure is a wild free-running adventure with buttery smooth platforming and a slick fountain pen!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.6%, Platformer 27%, Fast-Paced 21.4%, Classic 7.9% ★, Action 7%
- #47 Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition
68% matchMixed64% of 449 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 54.4%, Action 14.9%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Adventure 9%, 2D 6.4%
- #48 Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,721 reviews2023
Dev: Team Reptile
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 45.3%, 3D Platformer 31.4%, Action 8%, Colorful 6.2%, Adventure 4.2%
- #49 SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
66% matchVery Positive92% of 5,043 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 27.7%, Platformer 27.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Family Friendly 10.3%, Action 5.7%
- #50 Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,868 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 32.4%, Platformer 26.5%, Classic 23.1% ★, Action 7.2%, Retro 6.6%
- #51 The Disney Afternoon Collection
69% matchVery Positive87% of 1,072 reviews2017
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.
Why similar: Classic 29.9% ★, Platformer 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Retro 9.2%, Action 5.4%
- #52 PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC
63% matchVery Positive91% of 858 reviews2025
Dev: NOW PRODUCTION Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 37.4%, 3D Platformer 30.3%, Action 9.1%, Family Friendly 6.3%, Retro 6.1%
- #53 Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked
67% matchMixed69% of 54 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 61.2%, Action 21.1%, 2D 8.6%, 2D Platformer 5.6%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #54 PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,244 reviews2013
Dev: Mine Loader Software Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.5 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 35.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 25.1%, Fast-Paced 18.8%, Retro 11.9%, Action 4.5%
- #55 TY the Tasmanian Tiger
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,734 reviews2016
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.
Why similar: Platformer 28.5%, 3D Platformer 28.2%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Retro 7.5%, Third Person 6.6%
- #56 Katamari Damacy REROLL
66% matchVery Positive93% of 6,689 reviews2018
Dev: MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 61.7%, Classic 20.2% ★, Colorful 4.9%, Family Friendly 4.5%, Action 3.7%
