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Games like Sonic the Hedgehog 2

1992

You run as Sonic through colorful zones, collecting rings and rescuing Tails from Robotnik. The game thrives on fast, precise jumping and on discovering shortcuts and secrets along the way.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 are Sonic CD, Jumping Flash! and Sonic 3D Blast. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sonic the Hedgehog 2 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Sonic CD

94 %Match

1993PCSteam Deck playable90 % positive

Brings what grabs you about Sonic the Hedgehog 2: jumping and platforming, a sci-fi setting as well as combat with precise timing.

Sonic CD sends Sonic through time-travel zones where you alter the past and future to thwart Robotnik's schemes. Blistering speed, branching stages and a beloved soundtrack make it a standout in the series.

Jumping Flash!

Jumping and platforming

An early PlayStation title that brings platforming to a first-person view: as robot rabbit Robbit you triple-jump high into the air, explore colorful 3D worlds and hunt for hidden Jet Pods.

Sonic 3D Blast

Bright, upbeat tone

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.

Ristar

Jumping and platforming

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 CD

Jumping and platforming

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.

Astro Bot: Rescue Mission

Jumping and platforming

A charming PS VR platformer where you guide the robot Astro through inventive levels to rescue lost bots. Your head acts as the camera, making jumps and discoveries feel remarkably immediate.

DuckTales: Remastered

Bright, upbeat tone

A lovingly rebuilt Disney platformer in which Scrooge McDuck pogo-bounces his cane through hand-drawn levels hunting for treasure. Voice acting, humor and music true to the cartoon series deliver plenty of nostalgia.

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

Jumping and platforming

A stylish skate, inline and BMX platformer set in a cel-shaded city full of graffiti, crews and a funky soundtrack. Fluid movement and exploring the city take center stage, in the spirit of Jet Set Radio.

Ape Escape

Bright, upbeat tone

A classic 3D platformer where you chase escaped apes across different time periods using gadgets like a net and radar. Its dual analog stick controls were groundbreaking and give the game a lot of charm.

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