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2006PlayStation

A Sonic racing-platformer where you sprint through short 2.5D tracks against a rival, using items and tricks to slow them down. A story involving Eggman, Shadow and the mysterious Silver frames the quick head-to-head duels.

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Sonic Rivals are Jolt: Super Robot Racer, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II and Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sonic Rivals special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Jolt: Super Robot Racer

95 %Match

2016PC

  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Linear, curated structure

A fast-paced robot party racer that plays like a competitive platformer built around momentum. Use the Jolt speed burst, environmental objects and sabotage, even from eliminated players, to be the last robot standing.

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced hoverboard racer starring Sonic and friends, built around gravity-shifting tracks, tricks and high speed. Colorful courses and an arcade feel define the experience.

X-Men: Mutant Academy

Co-op or multiplayer

An accessible 3D fighting game featuring iconic X-Men heroes and villains such as Wolverine, Cyclops and Magneto. Simple punch and kick controls plus special moves make it easy to jump into duels against friends or the AI.

Sprint Vector

Co-op or multiplayer

A VR racing platformer staged like a game show, where you swing your arms to run, climb and fling yourself through obstacle courses against up to seven other players. Fast pace and physical movement are the core of the fun.

Sonic Robo Blast 2

Co-op or multiplayer

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.

Star Racer

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A colorful retro arcade racer set across space and time, where you race to become the fastest in the galaxy. It focuses on speed and skill rather than story or simulation.

Sonic Riders

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast Sonic racing game where you ride hoverboards, perform air tricks and manage your air supply as fuel. It adds new characters like the Babylon Rogues and offers multiplayer races.

Rollcage

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast arcade racer where cars stick to walls and ceilings at extreme speed, with weapons adding to the chaos. Fatboy Slim's driving soundtrack adds extra energy.

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