Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Sonic Forces (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Sonic Forces on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Sonic Lost World, which made by the same studio, Sonic Team.
- Sonic Forces is tagged Great Soundtrack, 3D Platformer, Character Customization, Adventure, Action, Fast-Paced, Platformer, Singleplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 3 are from the same studio: Sonic Lost World, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, Sonic Frontiers.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Sonic Lost World
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Sonic Team; both horror and psychological; shares 11 player tags including Platformer, 3D Platformer and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2013).
When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late!
Sonic Lost World at a glance Released 2013 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 62% positive of 5,595 Price $29.99 Platformer3D PlatformerGreat SoundtrackFast-PacedColorfulFamily FriendlyMemesFunny
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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Sonic Team; both horror and psychological; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Colorful.
The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. Dr.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I at a glance Released 2010 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 40% positive of 3,874 Price $9.99 Platformer2DColorfulFast-Paced2.5DFamily FriendlyGreat SoundtrackPsychological Horror
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Geometry Dash
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D and Colorful; released around the same time (2013).
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Geometry Dash at a glance Released 2013 Studio RobTop Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 637,714 Price $4.99 Great Soundtrack2DColorfulPlatformerCharacter CustomizationFamily FriendlyFunnyPsychological Horror
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Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Anime, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2017).
A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony at a glance Released 2017 Studio Spike Chunsoft Player sentiment 83% positive of 23,187 Price $39.99 AnimeStory RichGreat SoundtrackPsychological HorrorFunnyMemes
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Omori
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Psychological Horror, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2020).
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Omori at a glance Released 2020 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 88,417 Price $19.99 Psychological HorrorStory RichGreat Soundtrack2DColorfulAnime
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Undertale
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Story Rich and Funny; released around the same time (2015).
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Undertale at a glance Released 2015 Studio 8-4 Player sentiment 96% positive of 338,731 Price $9.99 Great SoundtrackStory RichFunny2DMemesPsychological Horror
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Pony Island
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Psychological Horror, Great Soundtrack and 2D; released around the same time (2016).
Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies.
Pony Island at a glance Released 2016 Studio Daniel Mullins Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 18,104 Price $4.99 Psychological HorrorGreat Soundtrack2DStory RichFunnyMemes
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Little Nightmares II
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Psychological Horror, Story Rich and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2021).
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.
Little Nightmares II at a glance Released 2021 Studio Tarsier Studios Player sentiment 93% positive of 58,455 Price $29.99 Psychological HorrorStory RichAction-AdventurePlatformerGreat Soundtrack2.5D
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Clannad
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Anime, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack.
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.
Clannad at a glance Released 2004 Studio Key Player sentiment 98% positive of 10,936 Price $44.99 AnimeStory RichGreat SoundtrackFamily Friendly2DPsychological Horror
- 10
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Anime, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack.
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc at a glance Released 2010 Studio Spike Player sentiment 96% positive of 38,287 Price $19.99 AnimeStory RichGreat SoundtrackPsychological HorrorFunnyMemes
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Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Anime, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack.
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair at a glance Released 2012 Studio Spike Chunsoft Player sentiment 96% positive of 32,628 Price $19.99 AnimeStory RichGreat SoundtrackPsychological HorrorMemesFunny
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Hello Neighbor
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Action-Adventure and 3D Platformer; released around the same time (2017).
Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Hello Neighbor at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 86% positive of 32,548 Price $29.99 Story RichAction-Adventure3D PlatformerFunnyPsychological HorrorFamily Friendly
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Sonic Frontiers
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Sonic Team; both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 3D Platformer and Action-Adventure.
Sonic Frontiers is a groundbreaking open-zone action-adventure game set on the ancient Starfall Islands. Join Sonic as he battles hordes of powerful enemies with an all-new combat system, explores the mysteries of the islands, and saves his friends!
Sonic Frontiers at a glance Released 2022 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 89% positive of 28,386 Price $39.99 Great Soundtrack3D PlatformerAction-AdventureFast-PacedPlatformerStory RichColorful
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 5 player tags including Psychological Horror, Anime and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Doki Doki Literature Club! at a glance Released 2017 Studio Team Salvato Player sentiment 96% positive of 227,039 Price Free Psychological HorrorAnimeStory RichGreat SoundtrackMemes
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Steins;Gate 0
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Anime and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2015).
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
Steins;Gate 0 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Mages Player sentiment 96% positive of 8,409 Price $34.99 Story RichAnimeGreat SoundtrackPsychological HorrorMemes
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including 3D Platformer, Action-Adventure and Family Friendly; released around the same time (2021).
Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart at a glance Released 2021 Studio Insomniac Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,006 Price $59.99 3D PlatformerAction-AdventureFamily FriendlyPlatformerFunnyCartoonyStory RichColorful
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Pizza Tower
Why it matched: both war; shares 9 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Fast-Paced and Cartoony.
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Pizza Tower at a glance Released 2023 Studio Tour De Pizza Player sentiment 98% positive of 72,574 Price $19.99 Great SoundtrackFast-PacedCartoonyPlatformerFunny2DColorfulMemes
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OneShot
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Great Soundtrack and 2D; released around the same time (2016).
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot at a glance Released 2016 Studio Future Cat LLC Player sentiment 98% positive of 64,849 Price $9.99 Story RichGreat Soundtrack2DPsychological HorrorAnime
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Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Platformer and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
Little Nightmares at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tarsier Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 116,529 Price $19.99 Story RichPlatformerPsychological HorrorGreat Soundtrack2.5D
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Ultimate Custom Night
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 5 player tags including Psychological Horror, Story Rich and Memes; released around the same time (2018).
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Ultimate Custom Night at a glance Released 2018 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 95% positive of 62,777 Price Free Psychological HorrorStory RichMemesFunnyCharacter Customization
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Night in the Woods
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, 2D and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2017).
NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.
Night in the Woods at a glance Released 2017 Studio Infinite Fall Player sentiment 95% positive of 20,228 Price $19.99 Story Rich2DPsychological HorrorPlatformerFunny
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Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 5 player tags including Psychological Horror, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).
A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation at a glance Released 2018 Studio ProjectMoon Player sentiment 94% positive of 56,811 Price $24.99 Psychological HorrorStory RichGreat Soundtrack2DAnime
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Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Psychological Horror and Funny; released around the same time (2017).
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance Released 2017 Studio Scott Cawthon Player sentiment 94% positive of 33,261 Price Free Story RichPsychological HorrorFunnyMemesFamily Friendly
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Library Of Ruina
Why it matched: both horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Great Soundtrack and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2021).
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.
Library Of Ruina at a glance Released 2021 Studio ProjectMoon Player sentiment 94% positive of 44,826 Price $29.99 Story RichGreat SoundtrackPsychological Horror2DAnime
Common questions
What game is most like Sonic Forces?
Sonic Lost World, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Sonic Team. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Sonic Forces" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Sonic Forces. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Sonic Forces do?
Sonic Lost World, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, Sonic Frontiers are also from Sonic Team, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.