# Games like Sonic CD

> The closest matches to Sonic CD: Sonic Generations Collection, Sonic Adventure DX, Sonic Mania, SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics, and Sonic Origins. 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 Generations Collection](https://imho.run/games/71340/sonic-generations-collection) — Also Time Travel and Fast-Paced, like Sonic CD. 12,506 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71340/)
2. [Sonic Adventure DX](https://imho.run/games/71250/sonic-adventure-dx) — Also Fast-Paced and 1990's, like Sonic CD. 10,118 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71250/)
3. [Sonic Mania](https://imho.run/games/584400/sonic-mania) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic CD. 13,860 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/584400/)
4. [SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics](https://imho.run/games/34270/sega-mega-drive-and-genesis-classics) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Sonic CD. 5,230 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/34270/)
5. [Sonic Origins](https://imho.run/games/1794960/sonic-origins) — A frequent pick in Sonic CD players' libraries, and another Action. 3,344 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794960/)
6. [Mega Man Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/363440/mega-man-legacy-collection) — Also Remake and 1990's, like Sonic CD. 2,216 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/363440/)
7. [Time Loader](https://imho.run/games/1301950/time-loader) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Sonic CD. 140 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1301950/)
8. [Kaze and the Wild Masks](https://imho.run/games/829280/kaze-and-the-wild-masks) — Also Fast-Paced and 1990's, like Sonic CD. 719 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/829280/)
9. [Day of the Tentacle Remastered](https://imho.run/games/388210/day-of-the-tentacle-remastered) — Also Remake and Time Travel, like Sonic CD. 1,982 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/388210/)
10. [Freedom Planet](https://imho.run/games/248310/freedom-planet) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic CD. 2,488 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248310/)
11. [STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®](https://imho.run/games/235210/strider) — Also Remake and Fast-Paced, like Sonic CD. 1,369 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/235210/)
12. [DuckTales: Remastered](https://imho.run/games/237630/ducktales-remastered) — Also Remake, like Sonic CD. 3,351 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/237630/)
13. [Bionic Commando: Rearmed](https://imho.run/games/21680/bionic-commando-rearmed) — Also Remake and Old School, like Sonic CD. 526 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/21680/)
14. [Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time](https://imho.run/games/13600/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time) — Also Time Travel, like Sonic CD. 2,315 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/13600/)
15. [Quake](https://imho.run/games/2310/quake) — Also Fast-Paced and 1990's, like Sonic CD. 9,755 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2310/)
16. [Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft](https://imho.run/games/2478970/tomb-raider-i-iii-remastered-starring-lara-croft) — Also Remake and Old School, like Sonic CD. 3,456 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478970/)
17. [PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+](https://imho.run/games/236450/pac-man-championship-edition-dx) — Also Remake and Fast-Paced, like Sonic CD. 3,107 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236450/)
18. [Gravity Circuit](https://imho.run/games/858710/gravity-circuit) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic CD. 2,060 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/858710/)
19. [Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition](https://imho.run/games/233550/another-world-20th-anniversary-edition) — Also Remake and 1990's, like Sonic CD. 907 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233550/)
20. [Sonic Forces](https://imho.run/games/637100/sonic-forces) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic CD. 3,909 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/637100/)
21. [Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest](https://imho.run/games/2318070/little-big-adventure-twinsen-s-quest) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Sonic CD. 318 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2318070/)
22. [Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove](https://imho.run/games/250760/shovel-knight-treasure-trove) — Also Old School, like Sonic CD. 9,963 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250760/)
23. [Dread Templar](https://imho.run/games/1334730/dread-templar) — Also Fast-Paced and 1990's, like Sonic CD. 707 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334730/)
24. [Sonic Colors: Ultimate](https://imho.run/games/2055290/sonic-colors-ultimate) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic CD. 818 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2055290/)

## 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=200940&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=200940&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=200940&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=200940
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/200940
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Sonic CD

Sonic CD is a 2D platformer released in 2012 by Blit Software and published by SEGA. The game features time-travel mechanics where players navigate between past, present, and future versions of levels, with each time period transforming the environment and available paths. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and nostalgic, with exploration rewarded through hidden secrets scattered throughout levels. Reviewers highlight the dual-soundtrack system as a particularly distinctive feature, where each level has unique musical arrangements for past and future timelines. Momentum-based platforming forms the core gameplay loop, requiring precise timing to maintain speed. The game is playable on Steam Deck according to the verified Steam Deck compatibility profile. It received an 89% positive rating from 2,663 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 200940
- **Developer:** Blit Software
- **Publisher:** SEGA
- **Categories:** Single-player, Full controller support, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jan 19, 2012
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/200940/sonic-cd)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=200940&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200940/)
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