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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic the Hedgehog down to the 4 that fit the “PS5” category. Infinity Nikki, Astro Bot and Astro's Playroom top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sonic the Hedgehog.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2006Dev Sonic Team

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Within the “PS5” category, the closest game to Sonic the Hedgehog is Infinity Nikki — scoring 64/100 on our similarity scale. Astro Bot and Astro's Playroom follow close behind.

#1Infinity Nikki64#2Astro Bot62#3Astro's Playroom62#4Psychonauts 256
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The best games like Sonic the Hedgehog on PS5

4 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.

#1Infinity Nikki
64
iRank67
Infinity Nikki
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
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SteamEpicPS
#2Astro Bot
62
iRank94
Astro Bot
Platformer3D 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
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#3Astro's Playroom
62
iRank82
Astro's Playroom
Platformer3D 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
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#4Psychonauts 2
56
iRank92
Psychonauts 2
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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