Games like Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II
If Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I, Sonic Forces and Oakley the Leafbug — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its lighthearted, nostalgic and retro. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II: The Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II with the return of a beloved side kick and fan-favorite villains! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form an alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new evil, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day!

Players who liked Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II also play
Steam players who put hours into Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Top pick for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. Dr.
Sonic Forces
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Second-strongest match for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
The fate of Sonic the Hedgehog’s world is in your hands – Join the Uprising.
Oakley the Leafbug
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Your best friend is going to make a horrible mistake that brings on the end of the world. Race across the Earth in this 2.5D platformer to find her, before it's too late!
NiGHTS Into Dreams
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Ranked #4 for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Slip off into the dream world and go on an aerial adventure as NiGHTS in this classic Saturn remake. Collect Ideya (colored orbs), rack up points, and battle bosses to help Elliot and Claris save Nightopia from Wizeman the Wicked.
Luna Sky RDX
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Momentum...speed! Physics puzzles and robots. Bounce? Explore? Dash? Swing? Skate? Fly? ...and blow things up? Yes!
Sonic Mania
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Ranked #6 for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
Sonic Adventure 2
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Ranked #7 for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
TurnOn
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
"TurnOn" tells the spellbinding tale of a brave alien creature and its striking journey through blackout world, in an incredibly colorful and detailed platformer without platforms.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II
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 Mania
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Reviewers of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
Sonic CD
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Reviewers of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II cross-mention this title as a similar play.
It’s time to usher the past into the future in this enhanced recreation of Sonic CD! Sonic travels to the distant shores of Never Lake for the once-a-year appearance of Little Planet - a mysterious world where past, present, and future collide through the power of the Time Stones that lie hidden within it.
SONIC SUPERSTARS
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Reviewers of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.
Sonic Adventure DX
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Reviewers of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II cross-mention this title as a similar play.
An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.
Tales of ARISE
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II cross-mention this title as a similar play.
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Shares a lighthearted mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Reviewers of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Sonic Generations Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Reviewers of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Reviewers of Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II cross-mention this title as a similar play.
The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. Dr.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
TOEM: A Photo Adventure
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
Aventura Copilului Albastru și Urât
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Pornește într-o aventură scurtă de uitat în maxim 30min după ce ai închis jocul! Ce mai aștepți? Aventura îl urmărește pe Copilul Albastru și Urât într-o lume bizară, seara. 2D Visual Novel, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Iron Snout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Narrow it down
Head-to-head comparisons
More from SEGA
Other recommendable Steam games by SEGA, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Sonic Adventure 2
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.
Sonic Adventure DX
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.
Valkyria Chronicles™
WHY THIS
Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!
Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition
WHY THIS
Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
A Continent Engulfed in the Bitter Flames of War! Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight in a desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.
SONIC SUPERSTARS
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. Dr.
Frequently asked about Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II
- Does Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II run on Steam Deck?
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II cost?
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II are Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I, Sonic Forces, Oakley the Leafbug.
- Who developed Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II?
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II was developed by SEGA.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II.
For library-aware picks tuned to your specific taste, sign in with Steam on the home page.

































