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We filtered the 43 games similar to Sonic CD down to the 19 that fit the “PC” category. Blade Kitten, Ristar and Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sonic CD.

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Sonic CD is Blade Kitten — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Ristar and Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment follow close behind.

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The best games like Sonic CD on PC

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sonic CD. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Blade KittenClosest overall match

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Blade Kitten

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-FiFantasy2D

Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1

Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual pixel

Hollow Wish CollectionThe Hollow Wish Collection Contains: The original game (Episode 1) Episode 2 The Hollow Wish Collection comic Soundtrack and Other Comics PackageThe Soundtrack and Other Comics Package contains all the content found in the Soundtrack and Remixes and Comics Pack - Dirty Angels…

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals58Setting57

#2RistarClosest on visuals

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Ristar

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 100%· 11

Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

It predates Sonic CD by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting69

#3Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32

Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

Released 6 years after Sonic CD.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting64

#4The Final Station

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The Final Station

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-FiPixel Art2D

Steam👍 87%· 9.3KIGDB72· 11OC74· 62

Year 2016Dev Do My Best Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, shooter and deep simulation, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Sonic CD: setting.

Released 5 years after Sonic CD.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting22

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Pinkman

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2DCasual

Steam👍 98%· 696

Year 2017Dev Viridino StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world

Pinkman is a fast-paced, action platformer about a lost man with pink skin and an incredible skill to fart. Pinkman is set in deadly fantasy world called "The Mind", where many traps will try to cut your body in half when you struggle to discover what happened, and keep yourself alive.

Released 6 years after Sonic CD.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals77

#6Disney's The Jungle Book

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Disney's The Jungle Book

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1

Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

It predates Sonic CD by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals77

#7Sonic Generations

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Sonic Generations

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2DThird Person3D

Steam👍 94%· 25KIGDB75· 10

Year 2011Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Sonic CD: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals49

#8Flashback: The Quest for Identity

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Flashback: The Quest for Identity

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB35

Year 1992Dev Delphine Software · U.S. GoldOn Mac

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

≠ Missing: melee combat.

It predates Sonic CD by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals77Setting69

#9Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

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Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DCasualThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6

Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping melee combat

Genre100Game mode100Setting64Visuals58

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Duke Nukem

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 137

Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Sonic CD by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting69

#11Gravity Circuit

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Gravity Circuit

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KMC89IGDB90· 1OC86· 14

Year 2023Dev Domesticated Ants · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Gravity Circuit - a flashy action packed 2d platformer in the spirit of console classics. Mission: Stop Virus Army Uprising! In a post-apocalyptic world populated by sentient robots, its inhabitants are once more threatened by an old foe.

Released 12 years after Sonic CD.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting64

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Wake

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 27%· 195

Year 2013Dev Boss BaddiePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Wake is the story of an engineer trapped on a sinking ship. Navigate through the ship however you want to find your way to the surface above, but avoid the ship's corrupted security system!Key Features Run and swim to escape a sinking ship Dodge bullets, fire, electricity and LASERS - but most of all avoid drowning!

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against very positive for Sonic CD.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100

#13A.R.E.S.: Extinction AgendaClosest on setting

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A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DRanged

Steam👍 69%· 911RAWG👍 26%· 42MC68

Year 2011Dev Extend StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam Exclusive OfferCarbon Stealth Suit: (Yellow) A light weight and non metal alternative to ARES traditional armor. Proves to be pleasing to the eye. Indigo Pulse Suit: (Blue) A prototype suit made of special materials discovered by United Earth which was estimated to be immune to Zytron Gas.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Sonic CD.

Genre100Game mode100Combat78Visuals78Setting71

#14Jetpack Joyride

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Jetpack Joyride

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB67· 2

Year 2011Dev Halfbrick Studios · BeatshapersOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals77Setting69

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Mega Man X5

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB50· 1

Year 2000Dev Value Wave · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Sonic CD by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals77Setting69

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