Rank 01Why this
Same nostalgic mood as SONIC SUPERSTARS.
- $39.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like SONIC SUPERSTARS
- 32 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked SONIC SUPERSTARS also play
The closest matches to SONIC SUPERSTARS: Sonic Colors: Ultimate, Sonic Origins, Sonic Mania, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Same retro mood as SONIC SUPERSTARS.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Rank 03- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
Rank 04 
68 new reviews this week- Trending
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Why this: Shares multiplayer co op with SONIC SUPERSTARS.
Rank 05 
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
Why this: Also 4 Player Local and Fast-Paced, like SONIC SUPERSTARS.
Rank 06 
Unruly Heroes
Why this: Shares character switching with SONIC SUPERSTARS.
Rank 07 
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like SONIC SUPERSTARS
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- 5Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
Also 4 Player Local and Fast-Paced, like SONIC SUPERSTARS.
- 88% of 1,578 reviews
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- 12Super Cane Magic ZERO - Legend of the Cane Cane
Also 4 Player Local and Cartoon, like SONIC SUPERSTARS.
- 78% of 69 reviews
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- 89% of 2,663 reviews
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- 93% of 10,118 reviews
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: SEGA
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 66% of 2,030 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Chaos emeralds grant unique abilities
- Cooperative multiplayer mode
- Playable characters share one save file
- Nostalgic
- Retro
- Chaos emeralds abilities
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Reviewers mention these as similar to SONIC SUPERSTARS
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Sonic CD
Why this: Same retro mood as SONIC SUPERSTARS.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SONIC SUPERSTARS at current Steam store prices.
SpeedRunners
Why this: Also 4 Player Local and Fast-Paced, like SONIC SUPERSTARS.
Super Cane Magic ZERO - Legend of the Cane Cane
Why this: Shares multiplayer co op with SONIC SUPERSTARS.
Twin Shot Deluxe
Why this: Same retro mood as SONIC SUPERSTARS.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Sonic Colors: Ultimate
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as SONIC SUPERSTARS.
Sonic Origins
Why this: Same retro mood as SONIC SUPERSTARS.
- 68 new reviews this week
- Trending
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Why this: Shares multiplayer co op with SONIC SUPERSTARS.
Unruly Heroes
Why this: Shares character switching with SONIC SUPERSTARS.
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Why this: Same nostalgic mood as SONIC SUPERSTARS.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I
Why this: Same retro mood as SONIC SUPERSTARS.
About SONIC SUPERSTARS
The closest matches to SONIC SUPERSTARS: Sonic Colors: Ultimate, Sonic Origins, Sonic Mania, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If SONIC SUPERSTARS is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sonic Colors: Ultimate, Sonic Origins and Sonic Mania — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as nostalgic and retro, and single out its chaos emeralds abilities and character switching. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
SONIC SUPERSTARS is a 2.5D action platformer developed by SEGA and released in 2023, available at $17.99 USD. Players traverse the Northstar Islands across multiple stages, switching between Sonic and a selection of fellow characters. Players can collect chaos emeralds to unlock unique abilities that alter how stages play out. The game supports local cooperative multiplayer, with playable characters sharing a single save file across sessions. Reviewers and players describe the experience as nostalgic and retro, appreciating the classic approach to Sonic platforming. The difficulty is challenging and the campaign is short, suited for short-burst play sessions. Steam Deck verification ensures playable performance on the handheld. The game holds a 66% positive rating from over 2,000 Steam reviews.
About SONIC SUPERSTARS: Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.
Is SONIC SUPERSTARS worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 66% of 2,030 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 6 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Chaos emeralds grant unique abilities
- Cooperative multiplayer mode
- Playable characters share one save file
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The glitches caused by denuvo and the launcher make the game totally not worth it not even with a discount”
“Man, this is so close to being a favorite Classic Sonic game for me. The level design was fun, I love having the variety of playable characters without needing to devote a full save file to them, the special stages are mostly pretty cool…”
People who play it also play: Sonic Colors: Ultimate, Sonic Origins, Sonic Mania
Frequently asked about SONIC SUPERSTARS
Can I run it?
Is SONIC SUPERSTARS verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — SONIC SUPERSTARS is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does SONIC SUPERSTARS cost?
SONIC SUPERSTARS is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does SONIC SUPERSTARS have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — SONIC SUPERSTARS supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to SONIC SUPERSTARS?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SONIC SUPERSTARS are Sonic Colors: Ultimate, Sonic Origins, Sonic Mania.
Who developed SONIC SUPERSTARS?
SONIC SUPERSTARS was developed by SEGA.