Games Like SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS

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

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: This title serves as the direct predecessor and shares the exact hybrid 2D/3D gameplay structure found in the seed game.

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 27.1%, Fast-Paced 26.5%, 3D Platformer 19.2%, Platformer 11.9%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the definitive Shadow the Hedgehog experience, featuring iconic speed-based gameplay and a legendary soundtrack.

Experience Sonic like never before!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.7%, Fast-Paced 24.8%, 3D Platformer 20%, Platformer 8.8%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game evolves the modern Sonic formula into an open-zone environment while maintaining the high-speed action fans expect.

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

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate 2D Sonic experience that captures the classic physics and speed that inspired the 2D sections of the seed game.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 34.4%, Platformer 21%, Fast-Paced 9.8%, 3D 9.6%, Cartoony 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a masterclass in momentum-based 3D platforming that feels remarkably similar to the high-speed flow of modern Sonic titles.

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 32.4%, Platformer 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Colorful 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the team behind Sonic Mania, this 3D platformer focuses entirely on momentum and flow-based movement.

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 47.2%, Colorful 20.4%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 11.1%, 2D 8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action-platformer that serves as a love letter to the classic Genesis-era Sonic games.

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: Fast-Paced 28.5%, Great Soundtrack 27.7%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Cartoony 10.2%, Platformer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the frantic energy and momentum-based platforming of Sonic while adding a unique, high-energy aesthetic.

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 31%, Great Soundtrack 28.9%, Action 14.8%, Colorful 13.3%, 3D Platformer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features the fast-paced 3D and 2D hybrid gameplay that defines the modern era of the Sonic franchise.

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 27.7%, Fast-Paced 21.5%, 3D Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 14.5%, Family Friendly 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational 3D Sonic experience that established the character-driven action platforming style.

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 27.1%, Fast-Paced 18.7%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 14.2%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive collection for experiencing the original 2D games that established the franchise's core mechanics.

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 30.7%, Great Soundtrack 22%, Platformer 17.5%, Cartoony 7.9%, Family Friendly 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 3D platformer that emphasizes linear, high-speed traversal and precision jumping challenges.

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 26.4%, Fast-Paced 23.3%, 3D Platformer 20.3%, Platformer 13.9%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces unique gravity-defying 3D platforming mechanics that offer a different take on the series' speed-based gameplay.

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 30.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Platformer 12.4%, Cartoony 8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers polished 3D platforming with a focus on exploration, speed, and fluid movement through vibrant worlds.

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 36.3%, Platformer 24.7%, Fast-Paced 23.4%, Action 6.6%, 2D 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action-platformer that leans heavily into the speed and combat mechanics of classic Sonic titles.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.7%, Fast-Paced 25.3%, 3D Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 10%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern 3D Sonic experience with a focus on cinematic action and character customization.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.3%, 3D Platformer 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Platformer 13.1%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A lightning-fast movement shooter that appeals to Sonic fans who enjoy speedrunning and precision traversal.

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

Why similar: Platformer 30%, Great Soundtrack 19%, 3D Platformer 16.6%, Colorful 16.1%, Action 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: A Sega-published title that emphasizes physics-based momentum and high-speed navigation through complex stages.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.6%, Platformer 34.2%, Action 14.2%, 2D Platformer 4.8%, 2D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Challenging 2D action-platforming that rewards the same level of precision and reflex-based play as Sonic.

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: 3D Platformer 34.3%, Great Soundtrack 33.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Family Friendly 6%, Colorful 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant 3D platformer with tight controls and creative level design that captures the joy of movement.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 69.6%, Singleplayer 15.6%, Platformer 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique narrative experience that celebrates the history and personality of the Sonic franchise.

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 52.9%, Fast-Paced 24.4%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Colorful 5.2%, Action 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: The best Sega-themed arcade racer that perfectly captures the franchise's energetic and colorful spirit.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 29%, Platformer 18%, Cartoony 14.7%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Colorful 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming 3D platformer that focuses on accessible, fun movement and classic collect-a-thon mechanics.

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Platformer 14.9%, Cartoony 12.2%, Colorful 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality 3D platformer with imaginative level design and tight, responsive controls.

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: Soundtrack 30.6% ★, 3D Platformer 26%, Cartoony 12.6%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Colorful 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style 3D platformer that emphasizes combat and traversal through varied environments.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 57.2%, Great Soundtrack 26.1%, Action 9.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%, Adventure 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: High-speed, one-hit-kill action that demands the same level of focus and reflexes as high-level Sonic play.

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 43.5%, Platformer 28.1%, 3D 12.3%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced 3D platforming with intense combat and exploration in a challenging environment.

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 64.3%, 3D 22.2%, Singleplayer 13.4%

Hop, spin, and time-travel your way through 11 vibrant worlds in this lovingly crafted 3D platformer. Join Clive the rabbit and Wrench the monkey on his back as they chase an evil genius across history to save the future. And yes, it all unfolds from the chilly cockpit of a 1950s refrigerator.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 36.1%, Platformer 20.9%, Action 19.1%, Adventure 15.9%, 3D 8%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that pays homage to the genre's golden era with a focus on movement and exploration.

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

Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.3%, Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Action 8.1%

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: Family Friendly 25%, Action 19.2%, Fast-Paced 19%, 3D 17.9%, 3D Platformer 14.8%

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.6%, Platformer 19.3%, Quick-Time Events 12.6% ★, Cartoony 11.7%, Family Friendly 7.8%

Fast paced 3D action platformer.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 36.2%, 3D Platformer 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 21.5%, Action 8.6%, Platformer 6.7%

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 27.2%, Fast-Paced 22%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Adventure 8.7%, Family Friendly 6%

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 30.4%, Fast-Paced 29.4%, Platformer 21%, Action 7.9%, 2D 4.7%

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 43.1%, Fast-Paced 39%, Family Friendly 5.6%, Colorful 5%, Action 3.8%

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 32.3%, Fast-Paced 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Colorful 5.7%, Family Friendly 5.4%

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 43.2%, Fast-Paced 26%, Family Friendly 14.7%, Action 6%, 3D 5.2%

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

Why similar: 3D Platformer 33%, Platformer 19.3%, Cartoony 12.8%, Action 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

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 41.9%, Platformer 29.4%, Action 18.5%, 2D 6.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%

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 32.1%, 3D Platformer 30.7%, Colorful 9.1%, Action 7.4%, 3D 7%

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection brings together six classic titles in one game: Mega Man Zero 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent. The collection also features Z-Chaser, an exclusive new mode created just for this set of games.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.7%, Action 27.6%, Platformer 22.5%, 2D 5.6%, 2D Platformer 4.4%

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 46.5%, Platformer 30.7%, Action 13.3%, 2D 6.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%

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 45.3%, Cartoony 16.4%, Platformer 15.6%, Action 10%, Colorful 7%

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

Why similar: Action 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 25.2%, Adventure 18.8%, 3D 12.4%, Colorful 12%

Embark on an epic 3D platforming collectathon adventure with Yooka and Laylee! Yooka-Replaylee is packed with new moves, more story, exciting challenges, hidden secrets, and more than double the collectibles to uncover. Can you help them rescue the world’s biggest treasure?

Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.1%, Platformer 19.8%, Cartoony 14%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Colorful 8.1%

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 35.9%, Platformer 21.4%, Family Friendly 19.6%, Action 6.8%, Colorful 6.2%

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

Why similar: Platformer 41.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Family Friendly 14.6%, Adventure 7.8%, 3D Platformer 5.7%

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

Why similar: Platformer 30.5%, Great Soundtrack 27.1%, Cartoony 13.6%, Colorful 6.5%, 2D 5.7%

Complete the exciting Mega Man X saga with four action-packed titles! This collection showcases the evolution of the series with Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, and Mega Man X8. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 38.8%, Platformer 33.1%, Action 16.4%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 4%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.7%, Fast-Paced 26%, Platformer 21.7%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 7.4%

ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that's all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his cranked-out coworker Annie) and use your Mighty F’n Hammer to demolish bizarre worlds, tussle with screen-filling bosses, and steal your Spirits back from Satan!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.5%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Cartoony 11.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Score Attack 9.7%

The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 50.5%, Fast-Paced 27.7%, Action 14.3%, Singleplayer 4.1%, Adventure 3.5%

Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

Why similar: Platformer 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 30.7%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Adventure 8.8%, 2D 6.1%

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 34.7%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Platformer 14.8%, Family Friendly 8.7%, Colorful 7.6%

PAC-MAN arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped PAC-MAN’s family and ruined his party! Off to the rescue, PAC-MAN sets out to Ghost Island!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.3%, Family Friendly 17.2%, Platformer 16.2%, Cartoony 13.8%, 3D 8.4%