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1993PCSteam Deck playable90 % positivefree

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.

  • Lots to discover
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Sonic CD are Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines and Astro Bot: Rescue Mission. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sonic CD special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Astro Bot: Rescue Mission

Lots to discover

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.

Ristar

Distinctive, stylised art style

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.

Ape Escape

Lots to discover

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.

Grapple Dog

Distinctive, stylised art style

A snappy 2D pixel-art platformer where you play Pablo the dog and swing through colorful worlds with a grappling hook. The precise, momentum-driven movement is the main attraction.

Freedom Planet

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 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.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Distinctive, stylised art style

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.

Sonic Adventure 2

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast-paced 3D platformer where you alternate between hero and dark-side characters, mixing high-speed runs, mech shooting sections and treasure hunting. Known for its dual good-versus-evil story campaign and iconic soundtrack.

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