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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic the Hedgehog down to the 24 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, Sonic Advance 3 and Crash of the Titans top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sonic the Hedgehog.

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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2006Dev Sonic Team

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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to Sonic the Hedgehog is LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Advance 3 and Crash of the Titans follow close behind.

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The best multiplayer games like Sonic the Hedgehog

24 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sonic the Hedgehog. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonMelee
IGDB69· 5
Year 2006Dev Robosoft Technologies · TT GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Sonic Advance 3
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB72· 2
Year 2004Dev Dimps · THQ

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

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

Crash of the Titans
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB63· 3
Year 2007Dev Radical Entertainment · Sierra Entertainment

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

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

Crash: Mind Over Mutant
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB60· 3
Year 2008Dev Radical Entertainment · Activision

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Super Monkey Ball
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB45· 1
Year 2001Dev Amusement Vision · Sega

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Super Mario Galaxy 2
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonIsometric
IGDB96· 6
Year 2010Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeOpen World
IGDB87· 3
Year 2008Dev Rare · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

Sonic Adventure 2
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonOffline
Steam👍 89%· 28KRAWG👍 78%· 368MC89
Year 2001Dev Sonic Team USA · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonOffline
Year 2001Dev Sonic Team · Sega

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with offline, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Super Mario 3D World
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opMelee
IGDB94· 14OC93· 74
Year 2013Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-op
IGDB88· 8OC85· 148
Year 2022Dev HAL Laboratory · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping setting scifi

Super Mario 64 DS
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opSandbox World
IGDB85· 3
Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

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

Bowser's Fury
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-op
Year 2021Dev Nintendo EAD Tokyo Software Development Group No.1 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping setting scifi

LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonOffline
IGDB80· 4
Year 2005Dev Traveller's Tales · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, offline and co op, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonOffline
IGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: offline and co op, while skipping setting cyberpunk

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