Summary

  • Sonic X Shadow Generations offers gameplay for classic and modern Sonic fans with familiar locations.
  • Sonic Mania is a return to the classic Sonic formula with unique twists and new levels.
  • Freedom Planet, Demon Turf, and Pizza Tower offer Sonic-like experiences in colorful, fast-paced platformer games.

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a remaster of Sonic Generations, and also a brand-new experience where you play as Shadow the Hedgehog. There is a good combination of gameplay here for fans of the classic Sonic games as well as the more modern ones, and plenty of familiar locations that can be rewarding if you’ve been keeping up throughout the entire series.

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Of course, if you love going through obstacles, running fast, and trying to master diverse levels, there are plenty of games that have similar gameplay or even vibes. From nostalgic remasters to fast-paced gameplay, here are eight games to play if you like Sonic X Shadow Generations.

8 Sonic Mania

A Return To The Classic Formula

Sonic Mania

Platformer Released August 15, 2017 ESRB E For Everyone due to Mild Cartoon Violence Developer(s) PagodaWest Games, Headcannon Publisher(s) Sega Engine star engine, retro engine Platform(s) PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Powered by Expand Collapse

If there’s one Sonic game that you should check out after playing Sonic X Shadow Generations, it’s Sonic Mania. This game is everything you could want from a return to the classic Sonic formula. Like Sonic Generations, there are many familiar areas to go through, but they have their own unique twists that make them different.

With multiple different characters to choose from and even new levels, Sonic Mania is both a perfect game for any Sonic newcomers and die-hard fans. With fantastic pixel graphics and a retro soundtrack, this is one game you don’t want to miss out on.

7 Freedom Planet

A Sonic Alternative

Freedom Planet looks and feels a lot like Sonic without actually being a Sonic game. It shares many different traits with the franchise, such as levels that revolve around moving through the stage quickly, crystals that take the place of rings, and plenty of areas where the environment helps you boost in speed.

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You play as Lilac as she tries to fend off an alien invasion that threatens her home. This game feels fantastic on handheld systems as well as on bigger screens. With pixel graphics and satisfying running animations, it often feels like you’re playing a title from the Sega Genesis era of gaming. Freedom Planet offers an adventure mode and a time attack mode for those who like to go fast.

6 Demon Turf

A Brilliantly Colorful World

Demon Turf

3D Platformer 4.0/5 Released November 4, 2021 ESRB t Developer(s) Fabraz Engine Unity Platform(s) PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Publisher Playtonic Friends Powered by Expand Collapse

Demon Turf is a colorful platformer that puts you in the shoes of Beebz, who wants to be the demon queen. If you love the colorful worlds and obstacles of the Sonic franchise, then you will love the style of Demon Turf. This 3D Platformer has 2D sprites for Beebz as she runs through different obstacles to get to the finish line.

This game will also satisfy speed runners, since running through the stage without bumping into things is one of the most rewarding experiences in gaming. This indie game may be small, but it has plenty to offer, including a sequel if you end up enjoying your runs through the demon realm.

5 Pizza Tower

Keep Calm And Keep Running

Pizza Tower

Platformer Released January 26, 2023 ESRB e Developer(s) Tour De Pizza Publisher(s) Tour De Pizza Engine GameMaker Platform(s) PC, Nintendo Switch Powered by Expand Collapse

Peppino Spaghetti is the stressed-out owner of a pizza restaurant. The main cause of his stress is the Pizza Tower, where a being known as Pizzaface resides. After he threatens to destroy Peppino’s Pizzeria with a laser, Peppino must run through the tower and destroy it before he loses everything that he owns.

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Peppino may not be as confident as Sonic, but he can be just as fast. If you keep running, Peppino will only get faster and defeating enemies in a chain allows you to start a satisfying combo. Once a stage is completed though, you must then make a dash back to the entrance before time runs out. In this game, you are constantly on the move.

4 Celeste

Mash Those Buttons

Celeste

Platformer Released January 25, 2018 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language Developer(s) Extremely OK Games Publisher(s) Extremely OK Games Engine microsoft xna Platform(s) PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Stadia, Steam Powered by Expand Collapse

Celeste is a fast-paced platformer that will take all your skills to master. As Madeline attempts to climb to the top of Mt. Celeste, she encounters an evil doppelgänger, ghosts, and the ruins of a city. If you like the sensation that comes with just barely making it past a gauntlet of spikes, platforms, and wall jumps, this is the game for you.

Like Sonic, there are times when you have no choice but to go fast, otherwise you lose momentum. There are some obstacles that you won’t be able to see until you’re in the moment, so quick thinking is a must-have if you want to reach the top.

3 Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

A Return To A Different Era

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

Platformer Released June 30, 2017 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief Developer(s) Vicarious Visions Publisher(s) Activision Engine Alchemy Engine Platform(s) PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Powered by Expand Collapse

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a nostalgic trip down memory lane for one of the greatest video game mascots of all time. So if you’re looking to explore another mascot’s history, then Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will give you that opportunity.

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The game contains all three of the original Crash Bandicoot games with a fresh coat of paint that only makes the world of Crash more colorful. So, whether Sonic X Shadow Generations makes you nostalgic for the classic days of gaming or if you just want to explore more platforming games, this game will fit the bill once you’re done going fast.

2 Super Mario 3D World Plus Bowser’s Fury

A Remaster With Extra Goodies

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury

Platformer Released February 12, 2021 ESRB e Developer(s) Nintendo EPD Publisher(s) Nintendo Engine miyamoto's Platform(s) Switch Powered by Expand Collapse

Sonic X Shadow Generations does a good job of remastering a game while also giving you a whole new experience packaged alongside it. If you want that same experience of playing something familiar while also getting to explore new territory, then Sonic’s game industry rival, Mario, has just the title.

Super Mario 3D World on the Nintendo Switch is a remaster of the Wii U title of the same name. However, it offers a brand-new experience in the form of Bowser’s Fury. Like Sonic X Shadow Generations, it sees Mario teaming up with an enemy, Bowser Jr, to venture through various islands and stop a corrupted Bowser.

1 Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series

A Game For Those Who Love Sonic Designs

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series

Platformer Released July 8, 2022 ESRB e Developer(s) Bandai Namco Studios Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Studios Engine unity, unity 5 Platform(s) PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Switch Powered by Expand Collapse

Sonic character designs are unique, with big eyes, gloves, and sneakers. If you’re a fan of this character design as well as the 3D look of the game, then check out Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series. This is a collection of two Klonoa games, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil, with the characters looking like they would belong in the same world.

Both games are 2.5D side scrolling platformers that have you collecting gems and defeating bosses in their own arenas. You can grab enemies and toss them around. Meanwhile, to access new areas, you’ll sometimes need to use the environment to propel yourself further or use enemies to your own advantage.

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