What games are like Sonic Mania?

The best games like Sonic Mania on Steam right now include Cuphead, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition. They share Sonic Mania's genre and gameplay (Great Soundtrack, 2D, Platformer) and are ranked using live Steam similarity and current follower momentum, updated daily.

How are these similar games chosen?

Each game is scored by how many Steam genres and gameplay modes it shares with Sonic Mania, plus a bonus for the same developer, then tie-broken by how fast it is gaining Steam followers right now.

Games Like Sonic Mania (2026)

The best similar games on Steam — matched by shared genre and gameplay, with a reason for every pick.

Updated daily · July 17, 2026

Looking for games like Sonic Mania? The closest matches on Steam right now are Cuphead, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition — chosen by shared genre and gameplay (Great Soundtrack, 2D, Platformer) and ranked by how fast each is currently gaining followers. Full ranked list of 12 below, each with why it's a match.

Best games similar to Sonic Mania

#	Game	Genre	Shared with Sonic Mania
1	Cuphead	Action	Local Co-Op, Platformer, 2D, Colorful
2	Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons	Action	Local Co-Op, 2D, Pixel Graphics, Side Scroller
3	Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition	Action	Local Co-Op, 2D, Arcade, Pixel Graphics
4	Geometry Dash	Action	Platformer, 2D, Arcade, Colorful
5	Celeste	Action	Platformer, 2D, Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack
6	Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Party Edition	Action	Platformer, 2D, Family Friendly, Casual
7	Castle Crashers®	Action	Local Co-Op, 2D, Arcade, Cartoony
8	SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS	Action	Platformer, 2D, Family Friendly, Colorful
9	Overcooked	Action	Local Co-Op, Family Friendly, Colorful, Great Soundtrack
10	Unravel Two	Action	Local Co-Op, Platformer, 2D, Family Friendly
11	Vampire Survivors	Action	Local Co-Op, 2D, Arcade, Pixel Graphics
12	Narvas	Action	Local Co-Op, Platformer, 2D, Pixel Graphics

Why these are like Sonic Mania

1. Cuphead

Both are tagged local co-op, platformer, 2d; both offer co-op and multiplayer. Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles.

2. Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons

Both are tagged local co-op, 2d, pixel graphics; both offer co-op and multiplayer. The Double Dragon brothers return in this fresh addition to the iconic franchise.

3. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition

Both are tagged local co-op, 2d, arcade; both offer co-op and multiplayer. Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat 'em up inspired by the iconic comic and movie Scott Pilgrim vs.

4. Geometry Dash

Both are tagged platformer, 2d, arcade; both offer single-player. Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

5. Celeste

Both are tagged platformer, 2d, pixel graphics; both offer single-player. Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall.

6. Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Party Edition

Both are tagged platformer, 2d, family friendly; both offer co-op and multiplayer. Join Shaun the Sheep and his friends Timmy and Shirley on this epic adventure journeying through caverns, the busy streets of London and through outer space all in search of the green grass of home.

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