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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric down to the 20 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Adventure 2 and Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric.

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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2014Dev Big Red Button

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric is Sonic the Hedgehog — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Adventure 2 and Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One follow close behind.

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The best games like Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric on PlayStation

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
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

It predates Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63
#2Sonic Adventure 2
Sonic Adventure 2
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonOffline
Steam👍 89%· 28KRAWG👍 78%· 368MC89
Year 2001Dev Sonic Team USA · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, strong narrative focus and melee combat

In the fight between heroes and villains, will you choose to save the world or conquer it? The hunt for the Chaos Emeralds is on and battle lines have been drawn between Hero and Dark.

It predates Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode74Visuals71
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonOffline
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: offline and co op

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode51
Infinity Nikki
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opCozy
Steam👍 56%· 9.9KIGDB74· 1OC80· 39
Year 2024Dev PapergamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric: setting.

Released 10 years after Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode71Setting0
Astro Bot
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird Person
IGDB94· 7OC95· 183
Year 2024Dev Team Asobi · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: multiplayer gameplay.

Released 10 years after Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode54
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

It predates Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode54
Astro's Playroom
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird Person
IGDB81· 6OC84· 79
Year 2020Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: multiplayer gameplay.

Released 6 years after Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode54
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonStealthMelee
IGDB74· 9
Year 2010Dev Beenox · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, melee combat and visual first person, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Genre100Setting100Visuals62Game mode54
Sonic Heroes
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOfflineIsometric
IGDB62· 3
Year 2003Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: offline and visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi

It predates Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode65Visuals62
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 92%· 22K
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 3 years after Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric.

Genre100Visuals100Setting69Game mode55
Crash Bandicoot: Warped
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 92%· 22K
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric: setting.

Released 3 years after Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55Setting48
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonStealthHistorical
IGDB80· 12
Year 2013Dev Sanzaru Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Genre100Visuals100Game mode54Setting52
Knack
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonCo-op
IGDB60· 11OC58· 65
Year 2013Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric: game mode.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode34
Psychonauts 2
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeDark
Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168
Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

Released 7 years after Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55
Pandemonium!
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMagicMelee
Steam👍 64%· 368IGDB68· 2
Year 1996Dev Toys for Bob · Crystal DynamicsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

It predates Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55

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