45 Multiplayer games like Sonic Colors that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic Colors down to the 45 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Donkey Kong Bananza, Sonic Lost World and Sonic Advance 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sonic Colors.

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The best multiplayer games like Sonic Colors

45 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sonic Colors. 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.

#1Donkey Kong Bananza

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SoloMultiplayer2DThird PersonSkill Tree

IGDB90· 3OC91· 172

Year 2025Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings skill tree progression, while skipping setting scifi

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerThird Person2DMelee

Steam👍 62%· 5.5KIGDB58· 14

Year 2013Dev Sonic Team · NintendoOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2DThird PersonIsometric

IGDB87· 2

Year 2002Dev Dimps · THQ

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi

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#4Super Mario Maker 2

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SoloMultiplayer2D

IGDB87· 12OC88· 120

Year 2019Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2D

IGDB86· 8

Year 2012Dev RedLynx · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#6Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

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SoloMultiplayer2D

IGDB88· 12OC84· 138

Year 2018Dev Retro Studios · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Nintendo

#7Kirby: Planet Robobot

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SoloMultiplayer2DRanged

IGDB82· 15OC84· 58

Year 2016Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, while skipping setting scifi

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Nintendo

#8Kirby Super Star Ultra

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SoloMultiplayer2DMagicMelee

IGDB77· 4

Year 2008Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

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#9Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

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SoloMultiplayer2D

IGDB70

Year 1996Dev Rare · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Nintendo

#10Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

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SoloMultiplayer2DMelee

IGDB70· 1

Year 2002Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

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

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Nintendo

#11Doodle Jump

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2D

Year 2009Dev Lima SkyOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#12Worms 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2D

Year 1997Dev Team17 · MicroProse Software, Inc.On PC

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

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

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GOG

#13Circus Charlie

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2D

Year 1984Dev Konami

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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#14Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2D

Year 1986Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

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Nintendo

#15Super Mario Bros.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayer2DMagicMelee

Year 1985Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Playtronic

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

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

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Nintendo

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