In the same spirit
Games like Sonic & Knuckles: what to play next?
18 games in the spirit of Sonic & Knuckles (1994): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
In the same spirit as Sonic & Knuckles (18)
Sonic Mania
Adventure by SEGA (2017) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 85★ 3.86
SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics
RPG by SEGA (2010) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 76★ 2.99
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Action by SEGA (1992) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 78★ 4.29
Super Mario Galaxy
Platformer by Nintendo (2007) · ≈ 14h
Metacritic 97★ 4.35
New Super Mario Bros.
Action by Nintendo (2006) · ≈ 3h
Metacritic 89★ 4.17
Super Mario 64 DS
Action by Nintendo (2004)
Metacritic 85★ 4.27
Sonic Rivals
Action by Backbone Entertainment (2006)
★ 3.19
Jet Set Radio
Action by SEGA (2000) · ≈ 1h
Metacritic 94★ 3.42
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Platformer by SEGA (1991) · ≈ 2h
★ 4.13
Sonic Generations
Action by SEGA (2011) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 77★ 3.9
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Platformer by Retro Studios (2010) · ≈ 25h
Metacritic 85★ 4.36
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Platformer by Nintendo (2009) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 87★ 4.08
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble
Platformer by Rare (1996) · ≈ 3h
★ 4.37
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Action by HAL Laboratory (2002)
Metacritic 81★ 4.16
DOOM
Shooter by SEGA (1993) · ≈ 7h
Metacritic 83★ 4.38
Skylanders SWAP Force
Adventure by Beenox (2013)
Metacritic 80★ 3.48
Skylanders Giants
Adventure by Vicarious Visions (2012)
Metacritic 74★ 3.74
Space Channel 5: Part 2
Action by SEGA (2002) · ≈ 3h
Metacritic 78★ 3.48