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2006 PlayStation

A Sonic racing-platformer where you sprint through short 2.5D tracks against a rival, using items and tricks to slow them down. A story involving Eggman, Shadow and the mysterious Silver frames the quick head-to-head duels.

What defines Sonic Rivals:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Co-op or multiplayer

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II

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2012 PCPlayStationXbox 9.99 € 👍 74 % Mostly positive, 2,081 reviews on Steam Steam Deck playable

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Linear, curated structure
  • Bright, upbeat tone

A fast-paced, retro-style Sonic platformer where Sonic and Tails team up against Metal Sonic and Dr. Eggman. Tag-team moves and co-op play add some variety to the classic speed-run formula.

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity

Bright, upbeat tone

A fast-paced hoverboard racer starring Sonic and friends, built around gravity-shifting tracks, tricks and high speed. Colorful courses and an arcade feel define the experience.

X-Men: Mutant Academy

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

An accessible 3D fighting game featuring iconic X-Men heroes and villains such as Wolverine, Cyclops and Magneto. Simple punch and kick controls plus special moves make it easy to jump into duels against friends or the AI.

Sonic Robo Blast 2

Bright, upbeat tone

A huge free fan project that brings Sonic to life as a fast 3D platformer on a modified Doom Legacy engine. Alongside classic speed-focused levels it offers multiplayer modes and a large modding scene.

Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee

Co-op or multiplayer

An arena fighting game where Godzilla and other kaiju battle it out in destructible cities. The fun lies mostly in local multiplayer brawls with friends.

Ricochet

Co-op or multiplayer

A Half-Life-derived multiplayer game where you throw disks in futuristic arenas and bounce them off walls to hit opponents. Fast, easy to pick up, and built around reflexes and agility.

Alien Storm

Co-op or multiplayer

An arcade side-scrolling beat 'em up in the vein of Golden Axe, where alien busters fight off an extraterrestrial invasion with special attacks, solo or with friends. It also mixes in shooter-style stages.

Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout

Co-op or multiplayer

A polygon-based 3D fighting game featuring Dragon Ball GT characters in tournament duels, with flashy finishers like the counterable Meteor Smash. Unlockable hidden fighters add value for series fans.

Rollcage

Bright, upbeat tone

A fast arcade racer where cars stick to walls and ceilings at extreme speed, with weapons adding to the chaos. Fatboy Slim's driving soundtrack adds extra energy.

Sonic Riders

Bright, upbeat tone

A fast Sonic racing game where you ride hoverboards, perform air tricks and manage your air supply as fuel. It adds new characters like the Babylon Rogues and offers multiplayer races.

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