Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Sonic Frontiers (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Sonic Frontiers 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: The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, which both open world, fantasy and story-rich.
- Sonic Frontiers is tagged Great Soundtrack, Open World, Adventure, 3D Platformer, Action, Exploration, Singleplayer, Action-Adventure 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.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 3 are from the same studio: Sonic Lost World, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Forces.
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
- 1
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Fantasy, Story Rich and Lore-Rich; released around the same time (2023).
Play as Gollum on his quest to retrieve his Precious. You will need to climb the mountains of Mordor, sneak around Mirkwood and make difficult choices. Who will gain the upper hand: the cunning Gollum or the innocent Smeagol?
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum at a glance Released 2023 Studio Daedalic Entertainment Player sentiment 40% positive of 1,521 Price $9.99 FantasyStory RichLore-Rich3D Platformer3DThird PersonCombatPlatformer
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Hogwarts Legacy
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Fantasy, Exploration and Story Rich; released around the same time (2023).
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Hogwarts Legacy at a glance Released 2023 Studio Avalanche Software Player sentiment 90% positive of 371,874 Price $5.99 FantasyExplorationStory RichThird PersonAction-AdventureAction RPGCombatGreat Soundtrack
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Sonic Lost World
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Sonic Team; both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Platformer, 3D Platformer and Great Soundtrack.
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-PacedColorfulThird PersonComedyAction-Adventure
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Fantasy, Exploration and Action RPG; released around the same time (2025).
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered at a glance Released 2025 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 70,071 Price $49.99 FantasyExplorationAction RPGThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventureGreat Soundtrack
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Lords of the Fallen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Exploration, Combat and Story Rich; released around the same time (2023).
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.
Lords of the Fallen at a glance Released 2023 Studio CI Games Player sentiment 68% positive of 55,818 Price $29.99 ExplorationCombatStory RichAction RPGAction-AdventureLore-RichFantasy
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Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and Story Rich; released around the same time (2020).
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps at a glance Released 2020 Studio Moon Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 146,084 Price $29.99 PlatformerGreat SoundtrackStory RichExplorationAction-AdventureFantasy
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Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Action-Adventure, Exploration and 3D Platformer; released around the same time (2022).
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits at a glance Released 2022 Studio Ember Lab Player sentiment 92% positive of 17,564 Price $39.99 Action-AdventureExploration3D PlatformerThird PersonFantasy3DStory RichCombat
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Action-Adventure, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2019).
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order at a glance Released 2019 Studio Criterion Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 175,096 Price $39.99 Action-AdventureThird PersonStory RichExplorationPlatformerFantasy
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Fable - The Lost Chapters
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Fantasy, Third Person and Story Rich.
Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?
Fable - The Lost Chapters at a glance Released 2011 Studio Lionhead Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 8,277 Price $9.99 FantasyThird PersonStory RichGreat SoundtrackAction RPGComedyExploration
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Sonic Adventure 2
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Sonic Team; both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 3D Platformer and Platformer.
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Sonic Adventure 2 at a glance Released 2001 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 89% positive of 28,482 Price $9.99 Great Soundtrack3D PlatformerPlatformerFast-PacedThird PersonStory Rich3DComedy
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Fantasy, Exploration and Action RPG.
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion at a glance Released 2006 Studio 4J Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 70,052 Price $49.99 FantasyExplorationAction RPGThird PersonStory RichAction-AdventureGreat Soundtrack
- 12
Split Fiction
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Action-Adventure, 3D Platformer and Fantasy; released around the same time (2025).
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure.
Split Fiction at a glance Released 2025 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 126,246 Price $49.99 Action-Adventure3D PlatformerFantasyThird PersonStory RichPlatformerMature
- 13
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including 3D Platformer, Platformer and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2020).
It’s About Time - the critically-acclaimed Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It's About Time is now on Steam!
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time at a glance Released 2020 Studio Toys for Bob Player sentiment 86% positive of 4,079 Price $39.99 3D PlatformerPlatformerAction-Adventure3DComedyThird PersonColorfulGreat Soundtrack
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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Action RPG, 3D and Third Person; released around the same time (2021).
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition at a glance Released 2021 Studio Owlcat Games Player sentiment 83% positive of 44,046 Price $19.99 Action RPG3DThird PersonLore-RichStory RichFantasy
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Old School RuneScape
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Story Rich and Third Person; released around the same time (2021).
The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans!
Old School RuneScape at a glance Released 2021 Studio Jagex Ltd Player sentiment 83% positive of 20,728 Price Free FantasyStory RichThird PersonGreat SoundtrackExplorationLore-Rich
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Ōkami
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Story Rich and Colorful.
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Ōkami at a glance Released 2006 Studio Clover Studio Player sentiment 92% positive of 10,705 Price $9.99 Great SoundtrackStory RichColorfulFantasyAction RPGAction-Adventure
- 17
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Action RPG and Combat; released around the same time (2020).
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning at a glance Released 2020 Studio KAIKO Player sentiment 77% positive of 8,147 Price $39.99 FantasyAction RPGCombatThird PersonStory RichExploration
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GreedFall
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2019).
Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.
GreedFall at a glance Released 2019 Studio Spiders Player sentiment 76% positive of 21,984 Price $34.99 Story RichFantasyThird PersonAction RPGMatureAction-Adventure
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Dragon Age Inquisition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Story Rich and Third Person; released around the same time (2020).
Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.
Dragon Age Inquisition at a glance Released 2020 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 76% positive of 21,380 Price $39.99 FantasyStory RichThird PersonAction RPGGreat SoundtrackCombat
- 20
Sword and Fairy 7
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Action RPG, Story Rich and 3D; released around the same time (2021).
An action RPG based on Chinese art style, as the 7th lineal sequel of this series, it earns a lot of anicipations. Better gaming experience than any of its previous episode will be brought to all the players.
Sword and Fairy 7 at a glance Released 2021 Studio 软星科技(SoftStarlight) Player sentiment 72% positive of 19,189 Price $11.99 Action RPGStory Rich3DFantasyThird PersonGreat Soundtrack
- 21
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Action RPG and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2020).
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an ARPG rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. To protect his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to find the truth.
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII at a glance Released 2020 Studio SOFTSTAR Player sentiment 63% positive of 9,575 Price $34.99 Story RichAction RPGAction-AdventureThird PersonFantasyGreat Soundtrack
- 22
Sonic Forces
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Sonic Team; both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 3D Platformer and Fast-Paced.
The fate of Sonic the Hedgehog’s world is in your hands – Join the Uprising.
Sonic Forces at a glance Released 2017 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 59% positive of 8,645 Price $39.99 Great Soundtrack3D PlatformerFast-PacedPlatformerColorfulStory RichAction-Adventure
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Black Myth: Wukong
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Action RPG, Combat and Story Rich; released around the same time (2024).
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
Black Myth: Wukong at a glance Released 2024 Studio Game Science Player sentiment 96% positive of 1,209,348 Price $59.99 Action RPGCombatStory RichAction-Adventure3DFantasyThird Person
- 24
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Fantasy and Exploration; released around the same time (2025).
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at a glance Released 2025 Studio Sandfall Interactive Player sentiment 95% positive of 277,064 Price $47.99 Story RichFantasyExplorationLore-RichAction RPG3DGreat Soundtrack
Common questions
What game is most like Sonic Frontiers?
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, on the evidence we have. It both open world, fantasy and story-rich. 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 Frontiers" 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 Frontiers. 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 Frontiers do?
Sonic Lost World, Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Forces 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.