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Games like Sonic 3 & Knuckles

by SEGA

Sonic 3 & Knuckles is a side-view 2D fantasy 2D platformer: platforming and running. Sonic Mania and SONIC SUPERSTARS play most like Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its platformer, retro and classic.

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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 Mania
Aug 29, 2017 · Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games
Both: Platformer · Retro · Classic
Side-view 2D platformer, HD retro-style pixel graphics. Running, soaring and fighting bosses.
Great Soundtrack2DPlatformerRetroClassicPixel GraphicsFast-PacedColorfulAdventureAction👍 24,365
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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 · Platformer · Classic
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 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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Kaze and the Wild Masks
Mar 26, 2021 · PixelHive
Both: 1990's · 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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DuckTales: Remastered
Aug 13, 2013 · WayForward
Both: Platformer · Retro · Classic
Side-view 2D fantasy platformer adventure, hand-drawn animated sprites. Platforming, exploring exotic locations and retrieving treasures.
PlatformerAdventureRemakeActionRetroCasualClassicGreat SoundtrackSingleplayerCartoon👍 6,634
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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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Mega Man 11
Oct 2, 2018 · CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Both: Platformer · Classic
Side-view 2D sci-fi action platformer, colorful 3D models, hand-drawn environments. Platforming, battling robot masters and acquiring weapons.
ActionPlatformerSide ScrollerClassicDifficultSingleplayerRobotsGreat Soundtrack2.5D2D👍 4,334
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Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King
Oct 29, 2019 · Digital Eclipse
Both: Platformer · Classic · Retro
Side-view 2D fantasy action platformer, classic pixel art. Jump, fight and dodge.
ActionPlatformerClassicRetro1990's2DSingleplayerAdventureGreat Soundtrack👍 353
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Castle of Illusion
Sep 4, 2013 · SEGA Studios Australia
Both: Platformer · Retro · Classic
Third-person 2.5D fantasy platformer adventure, HD colorful graphics. Traverse enchanted forests, take on minions and navigate mazes.
PlatformerAdventureRemakeCasualFamily FriendlySingleplayerRetroClassicColorfulGreat Soundtrack👍 3,489
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Hocus Pocus
May 5, 2014 · Moonlite Software
Both: Platformer · 1990's · Retro
Side-view 2D fantasy action platformer, pixel graphics. Platforming, fighting enemies and solving puzzles.
ActionAdventurePlatformer1990'sRetroClassic2DFantasyPixel Graphics👍 148
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