77
iRank58
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiSpaceThird Person2D
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic Colors down to the 17 that fit the “PC” category. Sonic Forces, Sonic Lost World and Ghosts 'n Goblins top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sonic Colors.
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2010Dev Sonic Team
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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Sonic Colors is Sonic Forces — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Lost World and Ghosts 'n Goblins follow close behind.
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The best games like Sonic Colors on PC
17 similar games foundUpdated May 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.
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iRank61
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird Person2DMelee
Steam👍 62%· 5.5KIGDB58· 14
Year 2013Dev Sonic Team · NintendoOn PC
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DFantasy
IGDB90· 1
Year 1985Dev CapcomOn PC
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with shooter and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Sonic Colors: setting.
It predates Sonic Colors by 25 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals69Setting0
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DMeleePixel Art
Steam👍 100%· 11
Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB35
Year 1992Dev Delphine Software · U.S. GoldOn Mac
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: setting space.
It predates Sonic Colors by 18 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals69Setting65Game mode54
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DCo-op
IGDB58· 3
Year 1988Dev KonamiOn PC
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, co op and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from Sonic Colors: visuals.
It predates Sonic Colors by 22 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode71Setting65Visuals49
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DCo-op
Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1
Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling
It predates Sonic Colors by 17 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Setting65Game mode63Visuals56
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB86· 8
Year 2012Dev RedLynx · Microsoft StudiosOn PC
54
Platformer2D 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
Genre100Game mode100Visuals69
#10Worms 2
54
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2D
Year 1997Dev Team17 · MicroProse Software, Inc.On PC
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DMagicFantasy
IGDB60· 1
Year 1997Dev Monolith Productions · Egmont PolskaOn PC
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from Sonic Colors: setting.
It predates Sonic Colors by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals69Setting0
53
iRank73
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DOfflinePixel Art
Steam👍 67%· 2.5KIGDB79· 11OC79· 62
Year 2014Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCasual
Steam👍 70%· 468IGDB40· 1
Year 2008Dev CINEMAX · CinemaxPlaytime ~1hOn PC
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling
Test your reflexes, judgment and tactics while facing up to eight other players in this follow-up to the critically acclaimed and popular arcade game Gumboy: Crazy Adventures, winner of numerous accolades including Gametunnel's GAME OF THE YEAR 2006.
51
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-op
Year 1998Dev LogicwareOn PC · Mac
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling
It predates Sonic Colors by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode71Visuals69
49
iRank56
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeRanged
Steam👍 69%· 911RAWG👍 26%· 42MC68
Year 2011Dev Extend StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with melee combat, 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.
Genre100Visuals70Setting66Game mode55
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