In the same spirit

Games like Sonic the Hedgehog 3: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (18)

Sonic Superstars Action by Sonic Team (2023) Critics 77/100★ 3.69 Nights: Journey of Dreams Adventure by Sega Studio USA (2007) Critics 73/100★ 3.55 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove Adventure by Yacht Club Games (2014) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 91★ 4.32 Sonic Robo Blast 2 Adventure by Sonic Team Junior (2006) ★ 4.29 Nikoderiko: The Magical World Adventure by VEA Games (2024) Critics 85/100★ 4.25 Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst RPG by Sonic Team (2004) ★ 4.49 Kirby's Dream Land 3 Adventure by HAL Laboratory (1997) · ≈ 17h ★ 4.11 Sonic Mania Adventure by SEGA (2017) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 85★ 3.86 BattleBlock Theater Adventure by The Behemoth (2013) · ≈ 14h Metacritic 85★ 3.84 Gal Guardians: Demon Purge Adventure by Inti Creates (2023) ★ 3.93 Mekazoo Adventure by The Good Mood Creators (2016) Metacritic 80★ 3.71 30XX Adventure by Batterystaple Games (2023) Metacritic 82★ 3.48 Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening Adventure by Magic Pockets (2025) Critics 77/100★ 3.85 Pikuniku Adventure by Devolver Digital (2019) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 75★ 3.93 Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Adventure by Now Production (2025) ★ 3.82 Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Plus RPG by Sonic Team (2003) ★ 4.15 Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adventure by Sonic Team (2025) Metacritic 84★ 3.97 Terror of Hemasaurus Adventure by Loren Lemcke (2022) Metacritic 78★ 3.54