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Games like Sonic Heroes

2003USK 0PC, PlayStation, Xbox

A fast-paced Sonic platformer where you control a trio of speed, flight and power characters, switching between them as you race through levels. Four teams with their own campaigns add variety.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • A party of several characters
  • Fast pace
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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In short: Games like Sonic Heroes

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sonic Heroes special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Sonic Generations

93 %Match

2011USK 6PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified93 % positive51.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Sonic Heroes: jumping and platforming, a strong soundtrack as well as a fast pace.

A high-speed anniversary platformer where classic 2D Sonic and modern 3D Sonic team up to replay reimagined iconic stages from two decades of the series. Blistering speed, remixed music and heavy nostalgia define the experience.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Jumping and platforming

You race through colorful zones as Sonic, Tails or Knuckles, collecting rings while chasing Dr. Eggman's Chaos Emeralds. It is a classic platformer whose speed and level design still thrill today.

Sonic Forces

Jumping and platforming

A fast-paced platformer where you rush through short, linear stages as Modern Sonic, Classic Sonic and a customizable hero. It focuses on speed and spectacle rather than depth or high difficulty.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Jumping and platforming

A blazing-fast 2D platforming classic where Sonic uses the new spin dash to tear through varied zones, with Tails tagging along as a co-op buddy. Iconic music, tricky special stages and Super Sonic make it a series high point.

Sonic Superstars

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced classic-style 2D Sonic platformer that adds new Emerald powers and supports up to four players in co-op. Colorful stages and high-speed action are the focus.

Sonic Adventure 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced 3D platformer where you alternate between hero and dark-side characters, mixing high-speed runs, mech shooting sections and treasure hunting. Known for its dual good-versus-evil story campaign and iconic soundtrack.

Freedom Planet

Jumping and platforming

A fast 2D platformer in the Sonic tradition with real combat, where dragon girl Lilac and her friends fight an alien invasion. Each character plays differently, backed by colorful stages, big boss fights and a strong soundtrack.

Sonic 3D Blast

Jumping and platforming

Sonic goes isometric, rescuing Flickies across colorful levels to stop Dr. Robotnik. The mix of speed, collecting and platforming feels unusual but charming for the series.

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