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Sonic Unleashed alternates between blazing-fast daytime stages built around boosting and slower night stages where Sonic becomes the Werehog and brawls enemies. The mix of speed platforming and beat-'em-up combat is divisive but distinctive in the series.

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Lavish presentation
Action-packed real-time combat
Distinctive, stylised art style

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The closest matches for Sonic Unleashed are Dust: An Elysian Tail, Shovel Knight and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sonic Unleashed special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

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2012PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified95 % positive13.99 €

Lavish presentation
Action-packed real-time combat
Distinctive, stylised art style

A hand-painted Metroidvania with fast, combo-heavy combat, where the amnesiac warrior Dust explores a storybook world alongside his talking sword and companion Fidget. Big combos against crowds of enemies and a charming story drive the experience.

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Shovel Knight

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A lovingly crafted NES-style platformer where a shovel-wielding knight pogo-bounces through varied stages, digs up treasure and battles a colorful cast of rival knights. Tight controls, charming humor and a superb chiptune soundtrack make it a modern classic.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Lavish presentation

A fast 2D ninja action platformer with a hand-drawn look, where you chain fluid combos with the legendary sword Oborozuki and cut down enemies quickly and stylishly. It focuses on precise combat and movement, supported by abilities and upgrades.

Haste

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast 3D running roguelike where you chain momentum, gliding and precise timing through procedurally generated, collapsing worlds. Between runs you upgrade in a hub and piece together the story behind the breakdown.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast, polished 2D Metroidvania platformer starring the warrior Sargon in a mythical Persian world. Acrobatic parry-driven combat, time-manipulating powers and clever platforming challenges make for a fluid, stylish adventure.

Dandara

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A metroidvania where Dandara doesn't walk but leaps instantly from surface to surface, turning gravity and space into a puzzle of movement. Surreal pixel-art worlds reward exploration and demand precise leaping through tricky traversal and combat.

Apotheon

Distinctive, stylised art style

A 2D action adventure presented as Greek black-figure vase painting, where you play Nikandreia fighting through ancient mythology and taking powers from the gods. Varied weapons, shield blocking and thrown arms keep combat fresh.

Imp of the Sun

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced 2D Metroidvania-style action platformer inspired by Peruvian cultures. You fight through hand-crafted areas to bring back the light of the Sun.

Touhou Luna Nights

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A Metroidvania where you play maid Sakuya and stop time to get past enemies and hazards. Time manipulation and knife throwing make for fast, precise gameplay in a richly detailed pixel-art world from the Touhou universe.

Gravity Rush 2

Distinctive, stylised art style

As gravity queen Kat you float and plummet freely through floating cities, fighting with three gravity styles. The comic-book look, unique traversal and playful tone make this adventure stand out.

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