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iRank69
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonMelee
IGDB69· 5
Year 2006Dev Robosoft Technologies · TT GamesOn PC · Mac
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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic the Hedgehog down to the 23 that fit the “PC” category. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, Sonic Adventure 2 and LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game 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 “PC” category, the closest game to Sonic the Hedgehog is LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Adventure 2 and LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game follow close behind.
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The best games like Sonic the Hedgehog on PC
23 similar games foundUpdated May 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.
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
In the fight between heroes and villains, will you choose to save the world or conquer it? The hunt for the Chaos Emeralds is on and battle lines have been drawn between Hero and Dark.
Genre100Game mode74Visuals71Setting54
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
Genre100Visuals100Setting63Game mode51
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opCozy
Steam👍 56%· 9.9KIGDB74· 1OC80· 39
Year 2024Dev PapergamesOn Android · PC · iOS
✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Sonic the Hedgehog: setting.
Released 18 years after Sonic the Hedgehog.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode71Setting0
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOfflineOpen World
IGDB73· 5
Year 2003Dev Radical Entertainment · Vivendi Universal GamesOn PC
✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, open world exploration and offline, while skipping setting scifi
Genre100Visuals100Game mode65
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOffline
IGDB66· 5
Year 2005Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn PC
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings offline, while skipping setting scifi
Genre100Visuals100Game mode65
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOffline
IGDB64· 4
Year 2004Dev Luxoflux · ActivisionOn PC
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings offline, while skipping setting scifi
Genre100Visuals100Game mode65
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOfflineIsometric
IGDB62· 3
Year 2003Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: offline and visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi
Same studio: Sonic Team.
Genre100Game mode65Visuals62
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird Person
IGDB75· 4
Year 2002Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PC
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: setting cyberpunk.
Genre100Visuals100Setting63Game mode54
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird Person
Year 1999Dev Behaviour Interactive · InfogramesOn PC
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: setting cyberpunk.
Genre100Visuals100Setting63Game mode54
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonStealthMelee
IGDB74· 9
Year 2010Dev Beenox · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, melee combat and visual first person, while skipping setting cyberpunk
Released 4 years after Sonic the Hedgehog.
Genre100Setting63Visuals62Game mode54
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 92%· 22K
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi
≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping setting cyberpunk
Released 11 years after Sonic the Hedgehog.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode55Setting50
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonPost-ApocalypticExploration
IGDB59· 23OC65· 107
Year 2016Dev Armature Studio · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi
≠ Its own twist: post-apocalyptic world and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting cyberpunk
Where it drifts furthest from Sonic the Hedgehog: setting.
Released 10 years after Sonic the Hedgehog.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode54Setting48
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 92%· 22K
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi
≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping setting cyberpunk
Where it drifts furthest from Sonic the Hedgehog: setting.
Released 11 years after Sonic the Hedgehog.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode55Setting38
56
iRank92
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeDark
Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168
Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi
Released 15 years after Sonic the Hedgehog.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode55
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