Games like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Switch
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994) run on Switch. The cheapest is Sonic Origins Plus at € 39,99.
Switch is the most convenient way to play console classics, thanks to the Nintendo Switch Online libraries covering NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64, Mega Drive and Game Boy Advance, plus a very healthy market for remasters and retro-styled indie games in the eShop.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Sonic Superstars
€ 59,99A modern 2D Sonic platformer with the classic side-scrolling feel.
Sonic Superstars is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Sonic Superstars runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Sonic Origins Plus
€ 39,99The official bundle featuring Sonic 3 & Knuckles and its siblings.
Sonic Origins Plus is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Sonic Origins Plus runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Sonic X Shadow Generations
€ 49,99Classic 2D Sonic stages alongside modern ones, remade with the Mega Drive physics in mind.
Sonic X Shadow Generations runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Switch
These alternatives to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 are listed on the main page, but do not run on Switch:
All 5 games like Sonic the Hedgehog 3