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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic Forces down to the 32 that fit the “Co-op” category. Contra: Hard Corps, Yoshi's Woolly World and Super Contra top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sonic Forces.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Sonic Forces is Contra: Hard Corps — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Yoshi's Woolly World and Super Contra follow close behind.

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The best co-op games like Sonic Forces

32 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sonic Forces. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

Contra: Hard Corps
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic2D
Year 1994Dev Konami

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, strong narrative focus and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: shooter and setting cyberpunk, while skipping adventure storytelling

Yoshi's Woolly World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2DThird Person
IGDB79· 10OC80· 71
Year 2015Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Super Contra
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
IGDB58· 3
Year 1988Dev KonamiOn PC

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

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

LittleBigPlanet
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB96· 9
Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Sonic & Knuckles
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Tec Toy

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Gunstar Heroes
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1
Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, offline and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Donkey Kong Country Returns
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB86· 7
Year 2010Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Kirby's Epic Yarn
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB85· 4
Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB81· 4
Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

New Super Mario Bros. U
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB80· 9
Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

Donkey Kong Country
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 1994Dev Rare · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

LittleBigPlanet 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox 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 and sandbox world, while skipping horror tension

New Super Mario Bros. 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB77· 12
Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

Sonic Rush
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB75· 2
Year 2005Dev Sonic Team · Sega

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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