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Games like Sonic the Hedgehog

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You race through colorful 2D stages as Sonic, spinning through loop-de-loops and collecting rings while stopping Dr. Eggman. This remaster adds the spindash and new playable characters to the classic speed platformer.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The closest matches for Sonic the Hedgehog are Ristar, Sonic Generations and Zool Redimensioned. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sonic the Hedgehog special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Ristar

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1995PC

Brings what grabs you about Sonic the Hedgehog: jumping and platforming, easy-to-grasp systems as well as a bright tone.

A charming 16-bit platformer where a star hero uses stretchy arms to grab enemies, swing from objects and move through colorful worlds. It is short and polished, and known for its distinctive style and music.

Sonic Generations

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A high-speed anniversary platformer where classic 2D Sonic and modern 3D Sonic team up to replay reimagined iconic stages from two decades of the series. Blistering speed, remixed music and heavy nostalgia define the experience.

Zool Redimensioned

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast, colorful retro platformer in which the ninja Zool dashes through levels, defeats enemies, hunts for secrets and faces bosses. It is a modern reimagining of the classic from the Amiga era.

Sonic 3D Blast

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Sonic goes isometric, rescuing Flickies across colorful levels to stop Dr. Robotnik. The mix of speed, collecting and platforming feels unusual but charming for the series.

Neon Beats

Distinctive, stylised art style

You run and jump through 2D levels built around the beat, chasing your best scores. The fusion of rhythm and platforming is what makes it stand out.

Dadish 2

Easy to pick up

You guide Dadish, a radish dad, through swamps, rocket rides and even outer space to find his missing kids. It pairs tight, challenging platforming with a wonderfully silly sense of humor.

Sonic CD

Action-packed real-time combat

You race through colorful time zones as Sonic, using time travel to reshape past and future. This remaster adds widescreen support, smoother controls, both soundtracks and Tails as a playable character.

Electronic Super Joy 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

You run, jump and slice through more than 55 odd levels pulsing with brain-rattling electronic music. Precise platforming meets brutal difficulty, and the music is as much the point as the challenge.

SuperTux

Easy to pick up

You run and jump as Tux the penguin through multiple worlds, dispatching enemies by stomping, bumping or tossing objects at them. It is a classic, friendly platformer that captures the spirit of old-school side-scrolling fun.

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