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2017PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified60 % positive39.99 €

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.

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

The closest matches for Sonic Forces are Ristar, VectorMan and Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sonic Forces special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Ristar

90 %Match

1995PCfree

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Linear, curated structure
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

VectorMan

Sci-fi setting

A fast run-and-gun platformer where you play the Orbot VectorMan cleaning a polluted Earth of rogue machines. Known for its shiny pre-rendered orb-based graphics and power-up transformations.

Zack Zero

Sci-fi setting

A sci-fi 2.5D platformer where you fight enemies and jump through levels as Zack Zero to rescue your kidnapped girlfriend Marlene. It blends 3D visuals with classic 2D-style gameplay.

VectorMan 2

Sci-fi setting

A fast run-and-gun platformer where the orb-bodied VectorMan blasts and transforms his way through an abandoned research facility. Its pre-rendered 3D orb-model look was distinctive for the era.

Cyber Hook

Sci-fi setting

A fast 3D platformer set in a neon retrowave world, where you swing with a grappling hook, run along walls and slow time to race through short, speedrun-style levels. Precision and momentum matter far more than story or character growth.

Gravity Circuit

Pure single-player experience

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.

Mega Man X8

Sci-fi setting

A fast 2.5D run-and-gun platformer where you pick a team of three Maverick Hunters, tackle bosses in any order and steal their weapons. The lunar adventure adds team swapping, armor upgrades and high-speed action.

TMNT

Accessible and relaxed

A linear action-adventure based on the 2007 film, where you control the four Turtles through short levels mixing brawling and platforming. Straightforward licensed fun aimed at fans of the franchise.

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