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2017USK 6PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified94 % positive19.99 €

A lovingly crafted return to classic 2D Sonic, with blazing-fast pixel-art stages, inventive remixes of beloved zones and a cracking soundtrack that nails the Genesis-era feel.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Strong soundtrack
  • Pixel art
  • Interconnected level design
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In short: Games like Sonic Mania

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

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Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3

96 %Match

1994PEGI 3Xbox

Brings what grabs you about Sonic Mania: jumping and platforming, a strong soundtrack as well as interconnected level design.

A fast-paced 2D platformer where Sonic first meets Knuckles on Angel Island, featuring large branching stages packed with hidden routes, special stages and an iconic soundtrack.

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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 Generations

Interconnected level design

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.

Ristar

Jumping and platforming

A charming 16-bit platformer where a star hero uses stretchy arms to grab enemies, swing from objects and move through colorful worlds. It is short and polished, and known for its distinctive style and music.

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 CD

Strong soundtrack

Sonic CD sends Sonic through time-travel zones where you alter the past and future to thwart Robotnik's schemes. Blistering speed, branching stages and a beloved soundtrack make it a standout in the series.

Grapple Dog

Jumping and platforming

A snappy 2D pixel-art platformer where you play Pablo the dog and swing through colorful worlds with a grappling hook. The precise, momentum-driven movement is the main attraction.

Sonic Superstars

Interconnected level design

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.

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