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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic Mania down to the 32 that fit the “Adventure” category. Metal Slug 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Rayman Origins top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sonic Mania.

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Sonic Mania is Metal Slug 2 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Rayman Origins follow close behind.

#1Metal Slug 297 #2Sonic the Hedgehog 297 #3Rayman Origins97 #4Kirby's Dream Land 397 #5Kirby: Squeak Squad93

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The best adventure games like Sonic Mania

32 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sonic Mania. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

97

Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2DPixel Art

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 fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

#2Sonic the Hedgehog 2

97

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2DPixel Art

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 setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

#3Rayman Origins

97

Rayman Origins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D

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: fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

#4Kirby's Dream Land 3

97

Kirby's Dream Land 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#5Kirby: Squeak Squad

93

Kirby: Squeak Squad

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

IGDB65· 2

Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#6Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

93

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Year 2000Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#7TowerFall Ascension

93

TowerFall Ascension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42

Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

#8Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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Kirby's Return to Dream Land

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB87· 4

Year 2011Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#9Sonic the Hedgehog 3

91

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Sega

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#10Sonic Lost World

90

Sonic Lost World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird Person2D

Steam👍 62%· 5.5KIGDB58· 14

Year 2013Dev Sonic Team · NintendoOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#11Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

89

Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerMelee2D

IGDB70· 1

Year 2002Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#12Kirby's Epic Yarn

89

Kirby's Epic Yarn

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB85· 4

Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#13New Super Mario Bros. Wii

89

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB81· 4

Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#14New Super Mario Bros. U

89

New Super Mario Bros. U

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB80· 9

Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#15LittleBigPlanet 3

89

LittleBigPlanet 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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 vibe casual

Complete list of adventure games like Sonic Mania

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Sonic Mania, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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New Super Mario Bros. 2

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Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers

Platformer · Adventure

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Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2

Platformer · Adventure

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Spiritfarer

Platformer · Adventure

Balloon Fight

Balloon Fight

Platformer · Adventure

New Super Mario Bros.

New Super Mario Bros.

Platformer · Adventure

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Platformer · Adventure

Spelunky 2

Spelunky 2

Platformer · Adventure

Sonic Forces

Sonic Forces

Platformer · Adventure

DuckTales: Remastered

DuckTales: Remastered

Platformer · Adventure

Pinkman

Pinkman

Platformer · Adventure

Metal Slug 5

Metal Slug 5

Platformer · Shooter

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

Platformer · Adventure

Super Mario Bros.

Super Mario Bros.

Platformer · Adventure

Ristar

Ristar

Platformer · Adventure

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Sonic CD

Platformer · Adventure

Kirby Super Star Ultra

Kirby Super Star Ultra

Platformer · Adventure

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