# Games like Sonic Origins

> The closest matches to Sonic Origins: Sonic Mania, SONIC SUPERSTARS, Sonic Generations Collection, Sonic Forces, and SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Sonic Mania](https://imho.run/games/584400/sonic-mania) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Origins. 13,860 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/584400/)
2. [SONIC SUPERSTARS](https://imho.run/games/2022670/sonic-superstars) — A frequent pick in Sonic Origins players' libraries, and another Action. 2,030 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2022670/)
3. [Sonic Generations Collection](https://imho.run/games/71340/sonic-generations-collection) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Origins. 12,506 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71340/)
4. [Sonic Forces](https://imho.run/games/637100/sonic-forces) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Origins. 3,909 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/637100/)
5. [SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS](https://imho.run/games/2513280/sonic-x-shadow-generations) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Origins. 8,598 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2513280/)
6. [SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics](https://imho.run/games/34270/sega-mega-drive-and-genesis-classics) — Same nostalgic mood as Sonic Origins. 5,230 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/34270/)
7. [Freedom Planet](https://imho.run/games/248310/freedom-planet) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Origins. 2,488 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248310/)
8. [NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound](https://imho.run/games/2542120/ninja-gaiden-ragebound) — Same retro mood as Sonic Origins. 1,103 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/)
9. [Mega Man Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/363440/mega-man-legacy-collection) — Same nostalgic mood as Sonic Origins. 2,216 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/363440/)
10. [PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC](https://imho.run/games/1859470/pac-man-world-re-pac) — Same retro mood as Sonic Origins. 925 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1859470/)
11. [Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut](https://imho.run/games/2374190/nikoderiko-the-magical-world-director-s-cut) — Same nostalgic mood as Sonic Origins. 125 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2374190/)
12. [Alwa's Legacy](https://imho.run/games/1205900/alwa-s-legacy) — Same retro mood as Sonic Origins. 279 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205900/)
13. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — Same nostalgic mood as Sonic Origins. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)
14. [Gravity Circuit](https://imho.run/games/858710/gravity-circuit) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Origins. 2,060 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/858710/)
15. [STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®](https://imho.run/games/235210/strider) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Origins. 1,369 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/235210/)
16. [Streets of Rage 4](https://imho.run/games/985890/streets-of-rage-4) — Same retro mood as Sonic Origins. 6,956 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/)
17. [Kaze and the Wild Masks](https://imho.run/games/829280/kaze-and-the-wild-masks) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Origins. 719 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/829280/)
18. [Lode Runner Legacy](https://imho.run/games/628660/lode-runner-legacy) — Same retro mood as Sonic Origins. 83 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/628660/)
19. [Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX](https://imho.run/games/1333470/alex-kidd-in-miracle-world-dx) — Same retro mood as Sonic Origins. 249 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1333470/)
20. [ANTONBLAST](https://imho.run/games/1887400/antonblast) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Origins. 2,843 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1887400/)
21. [Tomba! Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2851150/tomba-special-edition) — Same retro mood as Sonic Origins. 422 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2851150/)
22. [Downwell](https://imho.run/games/360740/downwell) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Origins. 5,174 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360740/)
23. [Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines](https://imho.run/games/2278790/grapple-dogs-cosmic-canines) — Same lighthearted mood as Sonic Origins. 138 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2278790/)
24. [Twin Shot Deluxe](https://imho.run/games/3618520/twin-shot-deluxe) — Same retro mood as Sonic Origins. 105 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3618520/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1794960&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1794960&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1794960&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1794960
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1794960
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Sonic Origins

Sonic Origins is a 2022 action-adventure collection developed by Sonic Team that brings together classic Sonic platforming for modern audiences. The collection features widescreen support, the mania drop dash for fluid movement, a mission mode that adds replayability, and a no game over system alongside an optional infinite lives mode. Players describe the experience as nostalgic and retro while remaining challenging and lighthearted. The story mode cutscenes tie the games together cohesively, and a museum mode offers concept art and classic manuals. Reviewers highlight the widescreen presentation as effectively modernizing the classic titles. The collection is Steam Deck Verified and currently priced at $8.99, holding a 74% positive rating from over 3,300 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1794960
- **Developer:** Sonic Team
- **Publisher:** SEGA
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jun 22, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1794960/sonic-origins)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1794960&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794960/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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