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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic the Hedgehog down to the 18 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Sonic Adventure 2, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One and Infinity Nikki top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sonic the Hedgehog.

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Year 2006Dev Sonic Team

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Sonic the Hedgehog is Sonic Adventure 2 — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One and Infinity Nikki follow close behind.

#1Sonic Adventure 270 #2Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One67 #3Infinity Nikki64 #4Sonic Heroes63 #5Astro Bot62

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The best games like Sonic the Hedgehog on PlayStation

18 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.

#1Sonic Adventure 2Closest overall match

70

Sonic Adventure 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D 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

#2Ratchet & Clank: All 4 OneClosest on visuals

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Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D 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

Released 5 years after Sonic the Hedgehog.

Genre100Visuals100Setting63Game mode51

#3Infinity Nikki

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Infinity Nikki

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D 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

63

Sonic Heroes

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D 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

62

Astro Bot

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloSci-FiThird Person

IGDB94· 7OC95· 183

Year 2024Dev Team Asobi · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

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

≠ Missing: setting cyberpunk.

Released 18 years after Sonic the Hedgehog.

Genre100Visuals100Setting63Game mode54

#6Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

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Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloSci-FiThird PersonOpen WorldExploration

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Genre100Visuals100Setting63Game mode54

#7Astro's Playroom

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Astro's Playroom

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloSci-FiThird Person

IGDB81· 6OC84· 79

Year 2020Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

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

≠ Missing: setting cyberpunk.

Released 14 years after Sonic the Hedgehog.

Genre100Visuals100Setting63Game mode54

#8Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions

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Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D 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

#9Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D 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

#10Crash Bandicoot: Warped

61

Crash Bandicoot: Warped

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D 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

#11Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

61

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloSci-FiThird PersonStealthHistorical

IGDB80· 12

Year 2013Dev Sanzaru Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Where it drifts furthest from Sonic the Hedgehog: setting.

Released 7 years after Sonic the Hedgehog.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode54Setting40

#12Psychonauts 2

56

Psychonauts 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D 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

#13Pandemonium!

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Pandemonium!

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloThird PersonMagicMelee

Steam👍 64%· 368IGDB68· 2

Year 1996Dev Toys for Bob · Crystal DynamicsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

It predates Sonic the Hedgehog by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55

#14Tearaway: Unfolded

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Tearaway: Unfolded

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloThird Person

IGDB86· 11OC83· 49

Year 2015Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

Released 9 years after Sonic the Hedgehog.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode54

#15Gravity Rush 2

56

Gravity Rush 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloThird Person

IGDB81· 19OC81· 93

Year 2017Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

Released 11 years after Sonic the Hedgehog.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode54

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