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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic Forces down to the 11 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Metal Slug 2, Spelunky 2 and Yoshi's Woolly World 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 “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Sonic Forces is Metal Slug 2 — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Spelunky 2 and Yoshi's Woolly World follow close behind.

#1Metal Slug 291#2Spelunky 290#3Yoshi's Woolly World93#4LittleBigPlanet93#5Sonic & Knuckles93
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The best games with a fantasy setting like Sonic Forces

11 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.

#1Metal Slug 2
91
iRank89
Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasyHistorical2D
Steam👍 89%· 1.4K
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and offline, while skipping horror tension

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SteamGOG
#2Spelunky 2
90
iRank87
Spelunky 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasySci-Fi2D
IGDB87· 10OC88· 69
Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and PvP competition, while skipping horror tension

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PSNintendo
#3Yoshi's Woolly World
93
iRank79
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.

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Nintendo
#4LittleBigPlanet
93
iRank96
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

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PS
#5Sonic & Knuckles
93
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.

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#6Rayman Origins
88
iRank93
Rayman Origins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: offline, while skipping horror tension

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SteamGOGEpic
#7Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
87
iRank100
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1995Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Nintendo
#8Super Mario World
87
iRank100
Super Mario World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1990Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

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Nintendo
#9Ghosts 'n Goblins
87
iRank90
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 1985Dev CapcomOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping horror tension

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Nintendo
#11Super Mario Bros.
87
Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
Year 1993Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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