# Games like Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

> The closest matches to Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II, Sonic Mania, Sonic Forces, Sonic Origins, and Sonic Generations Collection. 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 the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II](https://imho.run/games/203650/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii) — Also Fast-Paced and 2.5D, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 925 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/203650/)
2. [Sonic Mania](https://imho.run/games/584400/sonic-mania) — Also Fast-Paced and Side Scroller, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 13,860 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/584400/)
3. [Sonic Forces](https://imho.run/games/637100/sonic-forces) — A frequent pick in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 players' libraries, and another Action. 3,909 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/637100/)
4. [Sonic Origins](https://imho.run/games/1794960/sonic-origins) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 3,344 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794960/)
5. [Sonic Generations Collection](https://imho.run/games/71340/sonic-generations-collection) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 12,506 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71340/)
6. [STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®](https://imho.run/games/235210/strider) — Also Fast-Paced and 2.5D, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 1,369 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/235210/)
7. [Sonic CD](https://imho.run/games/200940/sonic-cd) — A frequent pick in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 players' libraries. 2,663 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200940/)
8. [Sonic Adventure 2](https://imho.run/games/213610/sonic-adventure-2) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 17,109 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/213610/)
9. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Also Side Scroller, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
10. [Gravity Circuit](https://imho.run/games/858710/gravity-circuit) — Also Fast-Paced and Side Scroller, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 2,060 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/858710/)
11. [Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing](https://imho.run/games/34190/sonic-sega-all-stars-racing) — A frequent pick in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 players' libraries, and another Racing. 1,578 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/34190/)
12. [Shadow Blade: Reload](https://imho.run/games/272330/shadow-blade-reload) — Also Fast-Paced and 2.5D, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 89 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/272330/)
13. [Rad Rodgers - Radical Edition](https://imho.run/games/805660/rad-rodgers-radical-edition) — Also 2.5D and Side Scroller, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 54 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/805660/)
14. [Mighty No. 9](https://imho.run/games/314710/mighty-no-9) — Also 2.5D and Side Scroller, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 1,041 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314710/)
15. [Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair](https://imho.run/games/846870/yooka-laylee-and-the-impossible-lair) — A frequent pick in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 players' libraries, and another Indie. 595 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/846870/)
16. [NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound](https://imho.run/games/2542120/ninja-gaiden-ragebound) — Also Side Scroller, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 1,103 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/)
17. [Terminator 2D: NO FATE](https://imho.run/games/1718460/terminator-2d-no-fate) — Also Fast-Paced and Side Scroller, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 762 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1718460/)
18. [30XX](https://imho.run/games/1029210/30xx) — Also Side Scroller, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 1,750 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029210/)
19. [SONIC SUPERSTARS](https://imho.run/games/2022670/sonic-superstars) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 2,030 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2022670/)
20. [Bionic Commando: Rearmed](https://imho.run/games/21680/bionic-commando-rearmed) — Also 2.5D and Side Scroller, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 526 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/21680/)
21. [Berserk Boy](https://imho.run/games/1561340/berserk-boy) — Also Side Scroller, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 252 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1561340/)
22. [Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams](https://imho.run/games/223220/giana-sisters-twisted-dreams) — Also 2.5D and Side Scroller, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 545 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/223220/)
23. [Rayman® Legends](https://imho.run/games/242550/rayman-legends) — Also Fast-Paced and Side Scroller, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 4,151 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242550/)
24. [Abathor](https://imho.run/games/2295610/abathor) — Also Side Scroller, like Sonic the Hedgehog 4. 171 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295610/)

## Machine-readable

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- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=202530&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=202530
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/202530
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## About Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I is a challenging solo 2.5D platformer released by SEGA in 2012, priced at $4.99 USD. Players control Sonic through short, focused stages designed for quick sessions. The game features homing attack chains, gimmick-driven level design, and modular stages that reward replayability through achievement-grind loops. Reviewers note that the physics feel intentionally distinct from classic Sonic gameplay, while players highlight how the levels reward precision platforming over raw speed. Special stages introduce new depth through ring collection timers. Players describe the experience as nostalgic and retro, appreciating the small but masterable stage designs. The game is not supported on Steam Deck. Reviews indicate mixed reception with 37% positive from 1623 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 202530
- **Developer:** SEGA
- **Publisher:** SEGA
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jan 19, 2012
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/202530/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-i)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=202530&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/202530/)
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