# Games like SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS

> The closest matches to SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS: Sonic Generations Collection, Sonic Mania, Sonic Frontiers, Sonic Forces, and Sonic Adventure 2. 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 Fast-Paced and 3D Platformer, like SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 12,506 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71340/)
2. [Sonic Mania](https://imho.run/games/584400/sonic-mania) — Shares time attack mode with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 13,860 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/584400/)
3. [Sonic Frontiers](https://imho.run/games/1237320/sonic-frontiers) — A frequent pick in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS players' libraries, and another Action. 15,564 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1237320/)
4. [Sonic Forces](https://imho.run/games/637100/sonic-forces) — Also Fast-Paced and 3D Platformer, like SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 3,909 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/637100/)
5. [Sonic Adventure 2](https://imho.run/games/213610/sonic-adventure-2) — Also Fast-Paced and 3D Platformer, like SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 17,109 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/213610/)
6. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Shares checkpoint based progression and replayability with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
7. [NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound](https://imho.run/games/2542120/ninja-gaiden-ragebound) — Shares precision platforming and checkpoint based progression with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 1,103 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/)
8. [Sonic Origins](https://imho.run/games/1794960/sonic-origins) — Also Fast-Paced, like SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 3,344 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794960/)
9. [JETRUNNER](https://imho.run/games/2865670/jetrunner) — Shares speedrunning and score chasing with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 90 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865670/)
10. [Demon Tides](https://imho.run/games/2585890/demon-tides) — Also 3D Platformer, like SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 589 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2585890/)
11. [Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut](https://imho.run/games/2374190/nikoderiko-the-magical-world-director-s-cut) — Shares precision platforming and checkpoint based progression with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 125 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2374190/)
12. [Sonic Colors: Ultimate](https://imho.run/games/2055290/sonic-colors-ultimate) — Also Fast-Paced and 3D Platformer, like SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 818 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2055290/)
13. [Sonic Lost World](https://imho.run/games/329440/sonic-lost-world) — A frequent pick in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS players' libraries, and another Adventure. 2,451 Steam reviews, 59% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/329440/)
14. [PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC](https://imho.run/games/2324290/pac-man-world-2-re-pac) — Shares precision platforming and hidden collectibles with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 530 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2324290/)
15. [Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds](https://imho.run/games/2486820/sonic-racing-crossworlds) — Shares checkpoint based progression with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 7,700 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2486820/)
16. [Tomba! Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2851150/tomba-special-edition) — Shares precision platforming and hidden collectibles with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 422 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2851150/)
17. [Super Meat Boy 3D](https://imho.run/games/3288210/super-meat-boy-3d) — Shares speedrunning and precision platforming with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 400 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3288210/)
18. [Frogun Encore](https://imho.run/games/2312160/frogun-encore) — Shares speedrunning and precision platforming with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 84 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2312160/)
19. [Denshattack!](https://imho.run/games/2524850/denshattack) — Shares score chasing and precision platforming with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 1,939 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2524850/)
20. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — Shares ability gating and precision platforming with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)
21. [Psychonauts 2](https://imho.run/games/607080/psychonauts-2) — Shares achievement hunting with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 8,228 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/607080/)
22. [Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines](https://imho.run/games/2278790/grapple-dogs-cosmic-canines) — Shares precision platforming and hidden collectibles with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 138 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2278790/)
23. [Shadow Blade: Reload](https://imho.run/games/272330/shadow-blade-reload) — Shares speedrunning and precision platforming with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 89 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/272330/)
24. [Chrono Gear: Warden of Time](https://imho.run/games/3081840/chrono-gear-warden-of-time) — Shares speedrunning and ability gating with SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS. 667 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3081840/)

## Machine-readable

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## About SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS is a 2024 action game developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA, available for $19.99 USD. Players can experience two distinct campaigns featuring Shadow the Hedgehog alongside Classic and Modern Sonic, with each storyline offering separate progression paths. The game features boost-based platforming mechanics, ability-gating challenges, and character progression alongside numerous boss-fights and boss-rush challenges for players seeking achievement-hunting goals. Reviewers highlight that the dual campaigns double the content, and players describe the high-speed platforming as featuring satisfying controls. Players also note the boss-fights are varied and memorable, and that 100% completion adds significant replay value and challenge. The game is verified on Steam Deck, runs for a medium length, and holds a 97% positive rating from 8,598 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2513280
- **Developer:** Sonic Team
- **Publisher:** SEGA
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Stats, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Oct 24, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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