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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic Forces down to the 6 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Contra: Hard Corps, Spelunky 2 and Sonic Colors 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 “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Sonic Forces is Contra: Hard Corps — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Spelunky 2 and Sonic Colors follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Sonic Forces

6 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

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

Sonic Colors
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiSpace2DThird Person
IGDB75· 5
Year 2010Dev Sonic Team · Sega

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

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

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

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2
Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with offline and visual pixel, while skipping horror tension

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