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2001

A fast 3D platformer where you play both sides of a hero-versus-villain story: Sonic and Shadow blast through speed stages, Knuckles and Rouge hunt for treasure, and Tails and Eggman pilot mechs. Its rock soundtrack and sense of speed made it a cult favourite.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Sonic Adventure 2 are Freedom Planet, Sonic Heroes and Sonic CD. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sonic Adventure 2 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Freedom Planet

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2014PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable95 % positive13.99 €

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

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 Heroes

Action-packed real-time combat

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 CD

Jumping and platforming

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.

Mega Man X4

Jumping and platforming

A fast 2D run-and-gun platformer where you play as X or Zero and take down Maverick bosses in any order, grabbing their weapons. Tight controls, anime cutscenes and a driving soundtrack make it a series highlight.

Berserk Boy

Jumping and platforming

You blast through fast, retro-styled 2D stages while switching between elemental forms like lightning, fire and ice. It channels classic Mega Man-style platforming with speedy, fluid action and boss fights.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Ape Escape

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Crash Bandicoot: Warped

Action-packed real-time combat

The third Crash outing sends Crash and Coco hopping through time, from ancient Egypt to medieval castles to the future, mixing tight platforming with jet-ski, motorbike and flying stages. Slapstick charm, unlockable powers and gem and relic time trials give it lasting replay value.

Sonic Forces

Jumping and platforming

A fast-paced platformer where you rush through short, linear stages as Modern Sonic, Classic Sonic and a customizable hero. It focuses on speed and spectacle rather than depth or high difficulty.

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