# Games like Sonic Mania

> The closest matches to Sonic Mania: Sonic Generations Collection, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Sonic Origins, Sonic Forces, and Sonic CD. 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) — Shares level design variation with Sonic Mania. 12,506 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71340/)
2. [Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove](https://imho.run/games/250760/shovel-knight-treasure-trove) — Also Side Scroller, like Sonic Mania. 9,963 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250760/)
3. [Sonic Origins](https://imho.run/games/1794960/sonic-origins) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Mania. 3,344 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1794960/)
4. [Sonic Forces](https://imho.run/games/637100/sonic-forces) — A frequent pick in Sonic Mania players' libraries, and another Action. 3,909 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/637100/)
5. [Sonic CD](https://imho.run/games/200940/sonic-cd) — A frequent pick in Sonic Mania players' libraries. 2,663 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200940/)
6. [Streets of Rage 4](https://imho.run/games/985890/streets-of-rage-4) — Shares character customization with Sonic Mania. 6,956 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/)
7. [Sonic Adventure 2](https://imho.run/games/213610/sonic-adventure-2) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Mania. 17,109 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/213610/)
8. [Yooka-Laylee](https://imho.run/games/360830/yooka-laylee) — Same retro mood as Sonic Mania. 1,992 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360830/)
9. [Rayman® Legends](https://imho.run/games/242550/rayman-legends) — Also Fast-Paced and Side Scroller, like Sonic Mania. 4,151 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242550/)
10. [Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II](https://imho.run/games/203650/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii) — A frequent pick in Sonic Mania players' libraries, and another Adventure. 925 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/203650/)
11. [SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics](https://imho.run/games/34270/sega-mega-drive-and-genesis-classics) — Same nostalgic mood as Sonic Mania. 5,230 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/34270/)
12. [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge](https://imho.run/games/1361510/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-shredder-s-revenge) — Also Side Scroller, like Sonic Mania. 5,841 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1361510/)
13. [30XX](https://imho.run/games/1029210/30xx) — Also Side Scroller, like Sonic Mania. 1,750 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029210/)
14. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Side Scroller, like Sonic Mania. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
15. [Freedom Planet](https://imho.run/games/248310/freedom-planet) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Mania. 2,488 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/248310/)
16. [Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing](https://imho.run/games/34190/sonic-sega-all-stars-racing) — A frequent pick in Sonic Mania players' libraries, and another Racing. 1,578 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/34190/)
17. [Broforce](https://imho.run/games/274190/broforce) — Also Side Scroller, like Sonic Mania. 20,429 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274190/)
18. [DuckTales: Remastered](https://imho.run/games/237630/ducktales-remastered) — Same retro mood as Sonic Mania. 3,351 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/237630/)
19. [Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic](https://imho.run/games/329490/phantom-breaker-battle-grounds-classic) — Shares character customization with Sonic Mania. 924 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/329490/)
20. [Mega Man Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/363440/mega-man-legacy-collection) — Also Side Scroller, like Sonic Mania. 2,216 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/363440/)
21. [The Disney Afternoon Collection](https://imho.run/games/525040/the-disney-afternoon-collection) — Shares time attack mode with Sonic Mania. 348 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/525040/)
22. [Aeon Drive](https://imho.run/games/1252240/aeon-drive) — Also Side Scroller, like Sonic Mania. 59 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252240/)
23. [Sonic Colors: Ultimate](https://imho.run/games/2055290/sonic-colors-ultimate) — Also Fast-Paced, like Sonic Mania. 818 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2055290/)
24. [Cave Story+](https://imho.run/games/200900/cave-story) — Same retro mood as Sonic Mania. 3,688 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200900/)

## 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=584400&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=584400&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=584400&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=584400
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/584400
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Sonic Mania

Developed by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, and PagodaWest Games and published by SEGA in 2017, Sonic Mania is a 2D action platformer featuring local co-op for up to three players. The game combines reimagined classic stages with new zones, character-customization options, and competitive multiplayer-versus modes alongside time-attack challenges. Reviewers highlight the smooth-and-responsive controls and the vast-replay-value-with-secrets-and-challenges, while players describe the experience as nostalgic and retro. Currently available for $4.99, the game holds an 84 on Metacritic and a 93% positive rating from over 13,000 Steam reviews, with verified compatibility on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 584400
- **Developer:** Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games
- **Publisher:** SEGA
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, PvP, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Aug 29, 2017
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 84
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/584400/sonic-mania)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=584400&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/584400/)
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