Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonOpen World
IGDB87· 3
Year 2008Dev Rare · Microsoft Game Studios
42 Adventure games like Sonic Adventure 2 that you should try
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More about this game →We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic Adventure 2 down to the 42 that fit the “Adventure” category. Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, The Simpsons: Hit & Run and Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sonic Adventure 2.
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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Sonic Adventure 2 is Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. The Simpsons: Hit & Run and Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy follow close behind.
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The best adventure games like Sonic Adventure 2
42 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sonic Adventure 2. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
Platformer3D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonOpen World
IGDB73· 5
Year 2003Dev Radical Entertainment · Vivendi Universal GamesOn PC
✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping strong narrative focus
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB54· 2
Year 2003Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PC
✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping strong narrative focus
Platformer3D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person
Year 2001Dev Sonic Team · Sega
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: racing gameplay.
Platformer3D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiThird Person
IGDB80· 4
Year 2005Dev Traveller's Tales · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat
≠ Stands apart with co op, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping racing gameplay
Platformer3D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person
IGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi
≠ Its own twist: co op, while skipping racing gameplay
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiThird Person
IGDB69· 5
Year 2006Dev Robosoft Technologies · TT GamesOn PC · Mac
Platformer3D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB66· 5
Year 2005Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn PC
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline.
≠ Missing: racing gameplay.
Platformer3D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB64· 4
Year 2004Dev Luxoflux · ActivisionOn PC
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline.
≠ Missing: racing gameplay.
92
Platformer3D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird Person
Year 1999Dev Rare · Nintendo
#12Sonic Heroes
91
iRank62
Platformer3D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonIsometric
IGDB62· 3
Year 2003Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline
≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping racing gameplay
#13Banjo-Tooie
91
Platformer3D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonFantasy
Year 2000Dev Rare · Nintendo
✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping racing gameplay
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonCyberpunk
IGDB30· 2
Year 2006Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk, while skipping racing gameplay
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonLinear
Steam👍 98%· 2.7KRAWG👍 82%· 22IGDB75· 1OC75· 12
Year 2016Dev Krome StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC
Complete list of adventure games like Sonic Adventure 2
The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Sonic Adventure 2, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.
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Platformer · Adventure
86
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Platformer · RPG
85
Astro Bot
Platformer · Adventure
85
Daxter
Platformer · Adventure
85
Astro's Playroom
Platformer · Adventure
85
Spider-Man
Platformer · Adventure
85
Bugs Bunny: Lost in Time
Platformer · Adventure
84
Psychonauts 2
Platformer · Adventure
83
Sonic Adventure
Platformer · Adventure
83
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
Platformer · Adventure
83
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Platformer · Adventure
83
ReCore
Platformer · Adventure
83
Sonic 3D Blast
Platformer · Adventure
83
Knack
Platformer · Adventure
82
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Platformer · Adventure
82
Super Mario 64 DS
Platformer · Adventure
82
Bowser's Fury
Platformer · Adventure
82
Pandemonium!
Platformer · Adventure
81
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
Platformer · Adventure
81
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
Platformer · Adventure
81
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus
Platformer · Adventure
80
Tearaway: Unfolded
Platformer · Adventure
80
Gravity Rush 2
Platformer · Adventure
80
Jet Grind Radio
Platformer · Sports
80
Spyro the Dragon
Platformer · Adventure