Games Like Sonic Mania

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: Classic 24.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Fast-Paced 11.3%, Platformer 10.9%, Retro 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It collects the foundational classic Sonic games that Sonic Mania is directly built on, making it the closest official match in physics, level design, and retro style.

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

Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.1%, Platformer 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Local Co-Op 5.3%, 2D 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is another modern attempt at classic side-scrolling Sonic, with fast multi-route levels, familiar movesets, and bright arcade-style platforming.

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 28.4%, Platformer 18.2%, Fast-Paced 13.5%, Classic 11.2% ★, Retro 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the best non-Sonic takes on high-speed 2D platforming, with momentum-heavy movement, branching stages, and boss fights that feel very at home next to Mania.

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 24.2%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Retro 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Colorful 8%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the same Sonic-like speed and expressive movement of the first game with larger stages, excellent controls, and a similarly energetic action-platformer feel.

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 35.4%, Fast-Paced 26.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Retro 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more chaotic and combo-driven than Sonic, it nails the same exhilarating sense of speed, replayable stages, wild animation, and standout music.

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 29.7%, Fast-Paced 21.2%, Platformer 19.4%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is an unabashed love letter to classic Sonic, built around speed, slope-driven movement, ring collecting, and momentum-based 2D stages.

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 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 21.2%, Fast-Paced 16.6%, Local Co-Op 10%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It sticks closely to the classic 2D Sonic formula with straightforward speed-focused stages and platforming that should feel immediately familiar to Mania fans.

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

Why similar: Platformer 28.5%, Great Soundtrack 26.8%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, 2D 7%, Colorful 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It trades momentum for silky movement and inventive 2D level design, but it hits a very similar sweet spot of colorful, fast, expressive platforming.

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: Classic 28.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 27.2%, Fast-Paced 19.7%, Platformer 11.2%, Retro 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Although 3D, it preserves Sonic's speed, attitude, and soundtrack-heavy arcade energy better than most later entries in the series.

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 31.4%, Fast-Paced 27.3%, Platformer 14.7%, Family Friendly 5.9%, Colorful 5%

Why You'll Like It: Its mix of speedy platforming, remixed Sonic stages, and stylish presentation makes it a strong modern choice for players who want polished Sonic momentum.

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: Classic 32.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 26.6%, Fast-Paced 15.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Retro 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It translates Sonic's sense of speed and adventurous platforming into 3D while retaining much of the series' classic charm and music-first vibe.

Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.8%, Retro 15.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Family Friendly 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This polished retro platformer captures the bright 16-bit mascot-platformer spirit that makes Sonic Mania so appealing.

BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

Why similar: Platformer 23.3%, Retro 20.5%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its blazing pace, transformation powers, colorful pixel art, and soundtrack-forward action make it a strong modern pick for Mania players who want more speed.

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: Great Soundtrack 28.2%, Platformer 27.1%, Fast-Paced 12.1%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, 2D 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same kind of fluid, joyful, music-infused 2D platforming as Origins, with even more polish and kinetic stage design.

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 34.9%, Fast-Paced 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, 2D 7.6%, Colorful 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is another direct continuation of classic side-scrolling Sonic, making it a natural fit if you mainly want more familiar 2D Sonic structure.

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 32.7%, Great Soundtrack 32.3%, Colorful 10.8%, Action 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers brisk, colorful Sonic platforming with a lighter tone and plenty of forward-driving set pieces, even if it leans more 3D than Mania.

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 38.1%, Great Soundtrack 26.4%, Colorful 12.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Family Friendly 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Made by key Sonic Mania creators, it channels that same love of momentum, expressive movement, colorful worlds, and score-chasing replayability in 3D.

Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

Why similar: Platformer 28%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Retro 11.4%, 2D 10.5%, Colorful 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its hook-based movement creates a fast, bouncy sense of flow that scratches a similar itch to Sonic Mania's movement-driven platforming.

Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a brand-new 2.5D platformer from some of the key creative talent behind 'Donkey Kong Country'. As the colourful buddy duo you must tackle a series of stunning, 2.5D levels and explore a puzzling 3D Overworld rich with secrets and surprises!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.1%, Platformer 34.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Family Friendly 6.8%, Colorful 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its vibrant presentation, clever side-scrolling stages, and classic mascot-platformer DNA make it a great fit for players who loved Mania's cheerful retro energy.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.9%, Fast-Paced 27.9%, Platformer 14%, Colorful 3.6%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes 2D and 3D speed sections with the familiar Sonic emphasis on spectacle, quick reactions, and high-energy presentation.

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 39.9%, Fast-Paced 25.9%, Platformer 19.8%, Adventure 4.4%, Family Friendly 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its parkour-flavored movement and bright platforming are less classic than Mania, but it still delivers a distinctly Sonic sense of pace and traversal.

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: Classic 36.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Platformer 18.2%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Retro 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is more deliberate than Sonic, but its tight side-scrolling action, memorable music, and modernized retro design make it a solid adjacent pick.

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: Classic 30.1% ★, Platformer 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Retro 12.6%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This remake delivers polished retro platforming with bright visuals and classic design sensibilities that overlap nicely with Mania's old-school appeal.

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: Side Scroller 20.3%, Platformer 20%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is gentler and more whimsical than Sonic Mania, but its colorful side-scrolling platforming and classic-era feel make it an easy recommendation.

Fast paced 3D action platformer.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 45.3%, Great Soundtrack 36.4%, Platformer 10.7%, Action 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This shifts into 3D but still centers speed, flow, and collectible-driven mascot platforming in a way that will appeal to Sonic fans.

Experience Sonic like never before!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 45.1%, Fast-Paced 27.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Adventure 3.9%, Action-Adventure 3.9%

Jump into this challenging retro platformer! Play as Thor, use his mighty hammer and unique items to explore the Northern Realms. Beware of mythical creatures blocking your path to become a god!

Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Retro 21.8%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, 2D 9%

Why You'll Like It: Its detailed pixel art and 16-bit-inspired platforming give off a similar retro-action energy, even though its movement is less Sonic-like.

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 42.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Platformer 15.5%, Retro 6.1%, Family Friendly 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: If what you love most is polished mascot platforming with a classic-console feel, Crash is one of the closest neighboring series on Steam.

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 34.3%, Platformer 21.9%, Retro 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, 2D 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is less speed-focused, but its exceptional retro platforming, pixel art, and modern polish make it a great match for Mania's old-meets-new appeal.

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

Why similar: Platformer 32%, Classic 25.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 15%, Retro 8.6%, Family Friendly 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its colorful remake presentation and accessible classic platforming evoke the same family-friendly Sega-era charm that helps define Sonic Mania.

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 27.5%, Family Friendly 26.2%, Multiplayer 24.3%, Action 16.3%, Colorful 5.8%

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

Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.6%, Family Friendly 25%, Multiplayer 17.7%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Arcade 7.5%

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 28.3%, Fast-Paced 21.2%, Platformer 16.5%, Classic 16.4% ★, Retro 5.1%

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

Why similar: Platformer 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Classic 18.9% ★, Colorful 12.2%, Multiplayer 7.3%

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 40.2%, Fast-Paced 26.9%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Colorful 3.4%

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 47.3%, Fast-Paced 21%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Arcade 8.1%

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: Classic 35.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Platformer 14.6%, Retro 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 46.8%, Fast-Paced 15.9%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Family Friendly 5.1%

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 41.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Retro 14.1%, Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 5%

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

Why similar: Platformer 28.9%, Retro 14%, Local Co-Op 10%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Arcade 7.7%

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: Classic 34.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Platformer 14.5%, Retro 10.6%, Side Scroller 5.4%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 69.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Casual 9%, Singleplayer 7.6%

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 44.4% ★, Retro 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Fast-Paced 10.1%, Arcade 6.4%

Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Classic 22% ★, Side Scroller 10.1%, Retro 9.8%, Local Co-Op 8.9%

Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by the iconic comic and movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.7%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Retro 8.9%, Side Scroller 7.8%

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: Classic 35.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 21.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Retro 9.9%, Side Scroller 7.3%

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: Classic 40.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 27.1%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Multiplayer 7%, Adventure 5.1%

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.5%, Platformer 25.9%, Retro 12.7%, Side Scroller 9.2%, 2D 6.5%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Platformer 18.4%, Fast-Paced 17.2%, Classic 14.6% ★, 2D 5.9%

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: Great Soundtrack 33.9%, Platformer 23.4%, Retro 11.2%, Colorful 9.3%, Family Friendly 7.8%

Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.6%, Retro 30.7%, Arcade 9.6%, Local Co-Op 7.8%, Action 4.3%

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Multiplayer 10.4%, 2D 9.7%

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: Classic 43.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Platformer 13.3%, Family Friendly 8%, Colorful 4.6%

The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 50.5%, Classic 33.8% ★, Colorful 6%, Family Friendly 3.9%, Casual 2%

Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.5%, Platformer 17%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Retro 10.4%, Side Scroller 6.3%

The much-awaited sequel to PAC-MAN™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION! Featuring eye-popping 3D graphics and funky visuals! New modes include Score Attack and an Adventure mode!

Why similar: Classic 37.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 27.8%, Retro 12.2%, Fast-Paced 10.9%, Arcade 6.2%