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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic Colors down to the 4 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Sonic Forces, LittleBigPlanet 3 and Gunstar Heroes top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sonic Colors.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2010Dev Sonic Team

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Sonic Colors is Sonic Forces — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. LittleBigPlanet 3 and Gunstar Heroes follow close behind.

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The best games like Sonic Colors on PlayStation

4 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.

#1Sonic Forces
Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiSpaceThird Person2D
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat

Same studio: Sonic Team.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode71Setting60
LittleBigPlanet 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opSandbox World
IGDB78· 10OC79· 57
Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and co op, while skipping setting scifi

Released 4 years after Sonic Colors.

Genre100Game mode71Visuals69
#3Gunstar Heroes
Gunstar Heroes
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
#4Trials Fusion
Trials Fusion
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DOfflinePixel Art
Steam👍 67%· 2.5KIGDB79· 11OC79· 62
Year 2014Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

Released 4 years after Sonic Colors.

Genre100Game mode90Visuals54

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