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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2023

Should you play it?

Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

What works

  • Free to play
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Charming art and music
  • Adjustable difficulty and accessibility options
  • Fun blend of visual novel and platforming

Things to keep in mind

  • Minigames can be frustrating or repetitive
  • Short playtime and limited replayability
  • Some players find difficulty spikes challenging
  • Minor bugs reported
  • Limited depth in investigation mechanics

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

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  • Booth: A Dystopian Adventure

  • 2064: Read Only Memories

  • Smile For Me

  • HIVESWAP: ACT 1

  • Love Esquire - RPG/Dating Sim/Visual Novel

Less fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog but with less of a community feel

  • Dr. Frank's Build a Boyfriend

  • 🧠 OUT OF THE BOX

  • Cleo - a pirate's tale

  • Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry

  • Tangle Tower

  • Loco Motive

Less survival-focused

Games that feels like The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog but with less survival pressure

  • Duck Detective: The Secret Salami

  • Sam & Max Save the World

  • Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping

  • Pizza Game

  • A Building Full of Cats 2

  • I Wani Hug that Gator!

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  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Fellowship, Thrill.

Last update: 03/08/2026