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2004 Classic

A fast 2D Sonic platformer for the Game Boy Advance where you pair Sonic with a partner character to gain different special abilities. Colorful stages, high speed and plenty of secrets encourage replaying.

What defines Sonic Advance 3:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The closest matches for Sonic Advance 3 are Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic Superstars and Sonic Mania. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sonic Advance 3 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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1992 PCPlayStationXbox free

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Bright, upbeat tone
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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 Superstars

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Sonic Mania

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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 the Hedgehog 3

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Jazz Jackrabbit 2

Gameplay comes before story

A fast-paced 2D run-and-gun platformer starring the wisecracking rabbit Jazz, with colorful levels and goofy weapons. Its multiplayer modes, including co-op and capture the flag, are a big part of its lasting appeal.

Sonic Heroes

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced Sonic platformer where you control a trio of speed, flight and power characters, switching between them as you race through levels. Four teams with their own campaigns add variety.

Sonic Rivals 2

Gameplay comes before story

A 2.5D Sonic platformer where you race a rival to the finish of each stage, using power-ups to attack them. Boss fights are also races against your rival, and collectible cards add extra goals.

Sonic Robo Blast 2

Gameplay comes before story

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.

Ristar

Bright, upbeat 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.

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