Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I 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 Forces, which made by the same studio, Sonic Team.
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I is tagged Platformer, 2D, Action, Adventure, Colorful, Singleplayer, Fast-Paced, 2.5D 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.
- 4 are from the same studio: Sonic Forces, Sonic Lost World, Sonic Generations, Sonic Adventure 2.
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 Forces
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Sonic Team; both horror and psychological; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Fast-Paced and Platformer.
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 SoundtrackFast-PacedPlatformerColorful2D2.5DFamily FriendlyPsychological 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 Soundtrack2DColorfulPlatformerArcadeSide ScrollerFamily FriendlyPsychological Horror
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Sonic Lost World
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Sonic Team; both horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and Fast-Paced; 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 PlatformerGreat SoundtrackFast-PacedColorfulFamily FriendlyPsychological Horror
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Sonic Generations
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Sonic Team; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and Fast-Paced; released around the same time (2011).
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!
Sonic Generations at a glance Released 2011 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 94% positive of 25,507 Price Not listed PlatformerGreat SoundtrackFast-Paced2DFamily FriendlyColorfulRetro
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Sonic Mania
Why it matched: shares 9 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D and Platformer.
Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics.
Sonic Mania at a glance Released 2017 Studio Christian Whitehead Player sentiment 94% positive of 28,802 Price $19.99 Great Soundtrack2DPlatformerRetroFast-PacedColorfulSide ScrollerFamily Friendly
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Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 5 player tags including Arcade, Great Soundtrack and 2.5D; released around the same time (2011).
Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, Marvel VS. Capcom : Official Complete Works.
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 at a glance Released 2011 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 92% positive of 7,845 Price $24.99 ArcadeGreat Soundtrack2.5DPsychological Horror2D
- 7
ibb & obb
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 5 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Family Friendly; released around the same time (2014).
ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.
ibb & obb at a glance Released 2014 Studio Sparpweed Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,830 Price $11.99 Platformer2DFamily FriendlyGreat SoundtrackPsychological Horror
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Jump King
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 5 player tags including Psychological Horror, Platformer and 2D.
Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...
Jump King at a glance Released 2019 Studio Nexile Player sentiment 90% positive of 13,391 Price $12.99 Psychological HorrorPlatformer2DRetroSide Scroller
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DuckTales
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Retro and Great Soundtrack.
DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.
DuckTales at a glance Released 1989 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 88% positive of 7,930 Price $3.74 PlatformerRetroGreat Soundtrack2DFamily FriendlySide Scroller2D Platformer2.5D
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Glover
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 5 player tags including Platformer, Colorful and Family Friendly.
Glover is a puzzle-intensive adventure game made up of 6 worlds with 30 different levels. You control a charismatic glove that walks on two fingers, slaps harder than Steve Austin, dribbles faster than Scottie Pippen, and plays with a bouncy rubber ball.
Glover at a glance Released 1998 Studio Blitz Games Player sentiment 59% positive of 266 Price $19.99 PlatformerColorfulFamily FriendlyRetroPsychological Horror
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Super Meat Boy
Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Platformer, 2D Platformer and 2D; released around the same time (2010).
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
Super Meat Boy at a glance Released 2010 Studio Team Meat Player sentiment 94% positive of 39,100 Price $14.99 Platformer2D Platformer2DGreat SoundtrackFast-PacedRetroSide Scroller
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Sonic Generations Collection
Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and Fast-Paced; released around the same time (2011).
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!
Sonic Generations Collection at a glance Released 2011 Studio Devil's Details Player sentiment 94% positive of 25,507 Price Not listed PlatformerGreat SoundtrackFast-Paced2DFamily FriendlyColorfulRetro
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Super Crate Box
Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Arcade; released around the same time (2012).
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
Super Crate Box at a glance Released 2012 Studio Vlambeer Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,444 Price Free Platformer2DArcadeRetroFast-PacedGreat SoundtrackFamily Friendly
- 14
Fez
Why it matched: both psychological; shares 5 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and 2D; released around the same time (2012).
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
Fez at a glance Released 2012 Studio Polytron Corporation Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,237 Price $9.99 PlatformerGreat Soundtrack2D2.5DRetro
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Clannad
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 4 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Family Friendly and 2D.
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 Great SoundtrackFamily Friendly2DPsychological Horror
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Neighbours from Hell
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 4 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D and Arcade.
INTRODUCING THE GAME OF NEIGHBOURHOOD NASTINESS AND COMMUNITY COMMOTION! Living next door to you is a real Neighbour From Hell and it's now time to have your revenge! This compilation includes the original Neighbours From Hell and it's sequel Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation.
Neighbours from Hell at a glance Released 2003 Studio JoWooD Entertainment Player sentiment 98% positive of 3,150 Price Not listed Great Soundtrack2DArcadePsychological Horror
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Pizza Tower
Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D Platformer and Fast-Paced.
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 Soundtrack2D PlatformerFast-PacedPlatformer2DColorfulRetro
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Omori
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 4 player tags including Psychological Horror, Great Soundtrack and 2D.
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 HorrorGreat Soundtrack2DColorful
- 19
Undertale
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 4 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D and Retro.
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 Soundtrack2DRetroPsychological Horror
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Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 4 player tags including Platformer, Psychological Horror and Great Soundtrack.
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 PlatformerPsychological HorrorGreat Soundtrack2.5D
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Night in the Woods
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 4 player tags including 2D, Psychological Horror and Platformer.
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 2DPsychological HorrorPlatformer2D Platformer
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Little Nightmares II
Why it matched: both horror and psychological; shares 4 player tags including Psychological Horror, Platformer and Great Soundtrack.
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 HorrorPlatformerGreat Soundtrack2.5D
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Sonic Adventure 2
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Sonic Team; shares 5 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Platformer and Fast-Paced.
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 SoundtrackPlatformerFast-PacedRetroFamily Friendly
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Metal Slug
Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Arcade, 2D and Side Scroller.
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Metal Slug at a glance Released 1996 Studio Nazca Corporation Player sentiment 89% positive of 5,258 Price $7.99 Arcade2DSide ScrollerRetroPlatformerFast-PacedGreat Soundtrack
Common questions
What game is most like Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I?
Sonic Forces, 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 the Hedgehog 4: Episode I" 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 the Hedgehog 4: Episode I. 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 the Hedgehog 4: Episode I do?
Sonic Forces, Sonic Lost World, Sonic Generations, Sonic Adventure 2 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.