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2013PlayStation

A linear action platformer starring Knack, a relic-powered creature who absorbs pieces to grow into a giant. It focuses on brawling and platforming in a colorful, fairy-tale-like sci-fi world, with optional co-op.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Lavish presentation
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Knack are Freedom Planet, Sonic Mania and Sonic Superstars. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Knack special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Freedom Planet

91 %Match

2014PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable95 % positive13.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Knack: jumping and platforming, a sci-fi setting as well as action-packed real-time combat.

A fast 2D platformer in the Sonic tradition with real combat, where dragon girl Lilac and her friends fight an alien invasion. Each character plays differently, backed by colorful stages, big boss fights and a strong soundtrack.

Sonic Mania

Jumping and platforming

A lovingly crafted return to classic 2D Sonic, with blazing-fast pixel-art stages, inventive remixes of beloved zones and a cracking soundtrack that nails the Genesis-era feel.

Sonic Superstars

Jumping and platforming

A fast-paced classic-style 2D Sonic platformer that adds new Emerald powers and supports up to four players in co-op. Colorful stages and high-speed action are the focus.

Ristar

Sci-fi setting

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 the Hedgehog 2

Jumping and platforming

A blazing-fast 2D platforming classic where Sonic uses the new spin dash to tear through varied zones, with Tails tagging along as a co-op buddy. Iconic music, tricky special stages and Super Sonic make it a series high point.

Sonic CD

Sci-fi setting

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.

Gravity Circuit

Sci-fi setting

A fast 2D action platformer in the vein of Mega Man X, where Kai uses a grappling power and gravity abilities to hurl robots through stages and boss fights. Fluid combat, crisp pixel art and a driving soundtrack.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Jumping and platforming

A fast-paced 2D platformer where Sonic first meets Knuckles on Angel Island, featuring large branching stages packed with hidden routes, special stages and an iconic soundtrack.

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