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Games like Sonic Mania

by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games

Sonic Mania is a side-view 2D platformer: running, soaring and fighting bosses. SONIC SUPERSTARS and Sonic Origins play most like Sonic Mania. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its platformer, retro and pixel graphics.

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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.

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SONIC SUPERSTARS
Oct 16, 2023 · SEGA
Both: Platformer · Fast-Paced
Side-view 3D fantasy 2D high-speed action platformer, colorful cartoon 3D. Platforming, using emerald powers and battling enemies.
ActionPlatformer2D PlatformerAdventureCasualAction-Adventure2DColorfulMultiplayerFast-Paced👍 2,977
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Sonic Origins
Jun 22, 2022 · Sonic Team
Both: Retro · Pixel Graphics · Platformer
Side-view 2D 2D platformer, pixel graphics. Platforming, running through zones and collecting rings.
Action2D PlatformerAdventureRetroPixel GraphicsPlatformerGreat SoundtrackCasualClassicFast-Paced👍 5,342
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Sonic 3 & Knuckles
· SEGA
Both: Classic · Platformer · Retro
Side-view 2D fantasy 2D platformer, pixel art. Platforming and running.
ClassicPlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DRetro1990'sReplay ValueFast-PacedActionSingleplayer
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Sonic CD
Jan 19, 2012 · Blit Software
Both: Platformer · Classic · Retro
Side-view 2D fantasy platformer adventure, pixel graphics. Travel through time, destroy machines and recover time stones.
PlatformerClassicGreat SoundtrackRetroTime Travel2DSingleplayer1990'sFast-PacedAction👍 3,963
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Freedom Planet
Jul 21, 2014 · GalaxyTrail
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Retro
Side-view 2D fantasy combat-based platform adventure, pixel graphics. Platforming, combat and collecting crystals.
PlatformerGreat SoundtrackActionFemale Protagonist2DIndiePixel GraphicsRetroFast-PacedSingleplayer👍 3,316
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Kaze and the Wild Masks
Mar 26, 2021 · PixelHive
Both: Pixel Graphics · Retro
Side-view 2D fantasy precision platformer, pixel art, cartoony. Platforming, using mask powers and exploring levels.
1990'sOld School2DCartoonyFamily FriendlyCasualPrecision PlatformerDifficultPixel GraphicsRetro👍 1,923
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Spark the Electric Jester
Apr 10, 2017 · Feperd Games
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Fast-Paced
Side-view 2D sci-fi action platformer, pixel graphics, colorful. Platforming and fighting robots.
ActionPlatformer2DGreat SoundtrackPixel GraphicsFast-PacedSingleplayerIndieRetroAdventure👍 1,390
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The Messenger
Aug 30, 2018 · Sabotage
Both: Retro · Platformer · Pixel Graphics
Side-view 2D fantasy action platformer Metroidvania, 8-bit and 16-bit sprites. Platforming, delivering a scroll and fighting.
RetroPlatformerPixel GraphicsMetroidvaniaNinja2DGreat SoundtrackIndieAction2D Platformer👍 10,727
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Mega Man Legacy Collection
Aug 24, 2015 · Capcom
Both: Platformer · Retro · Classic
Side-view 2D sci-fi action platformer, 8-bit pixel graphics. Platforming, combat and completing challenges.
PlatformerRetroClassicAction2DPixel GraphicsGreat SoundtrackDifficultSingleplayerSide Scroller👍 3,828
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Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
Aug 8, 2017 · CAPCOM CO., LTD
Both: Platformer · Classic · Retro
Side-view 2D sci-fi action platformer, pixel graphics. Platforming, fighting robot masters and time trials.
ActionPlatformerClassicRetroGreat Soundtrack2DSingleplayerPixel GraphicsDifficultSide Scroller👍 1,556
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Gravity Circuit
Jul 13, 2023 · Domesticated Ant Games
Both: Platformer · Pixel Graphics · Fast-Paced
Side-view 2D sci-fi action platformer, pixel graphics. Platforming, combat and rescuing civilians.
ActionPlatformerPixel GraphicsIndie2DSingleplayer2D PlatformerRobotsFast-PacedController👍 3,033
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Sonic The Hedgehog
Oct 26, 2010 · SEGA
Both: Classic · Platformer · Retro
Side-view 2D platformer, pixel graphics. Defeat dr. eggman and rescue animals.
ClassicPlatformer2DRetroGreat SoundtrackAdventure1990'sSingleplayerActionPixel Graphics
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