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Sonic Origins

Fast-paced 2D platforming across four remastered 16-bit classics

Sonic Team · Published by SEGA · Released Jun 22, 2022

ActionAdventureCasual

DRM declared on Steam

Reviews
Mostly Positive
75% of 5,915
Recent reviews
Very Positive
85% of 105 in 30 days
Players
49
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Oct 26, 2023
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 750
6 GB RAM
Full requirements

What is Sonic Origins?

A single-player collection of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD. You run, jump, and Spin Dash through side-scrolling zones in either original-resolution Classic mode with limited lives or widescreen Anniversary mode with unlimited lives.

For you if...

  • +you want fast-paced, side-scrolling platforming
  • +you prefer a choice between limited and unlimited lives
  • +you want four early Sonic games in one collection

Not for you if...

  • −you need multiplayer modes
  • −you prefer modern 3D platformers over retro pixel graphics

What players say

75% of 5,915 reviews are positive · 85% of 105 in the last 30 days

Players praise the original games and additions such as widescreen play, unlimited lives, and retry coins. Common complaints include bugs, inconsistent performance, demanding menus, replacement music in Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Denuvo, and reliance on community mods for fixes.

Players over time

▼ -54% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 138 players on Oct 10, 2026.

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Sep 25, 202683
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Sep 23, 202639
Sep 23, 202686
Sep 22, 202679
Sep 21, 202683

How many players finish Sonic Origins?

39% of Steam players have unlocked «Cleared Sonic the Hedgehog», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Sonic Origins screenshot 1

Sonic Origins system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 750, 6 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-2400, 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-8350, 4.2 GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7790, 2 GB
Memory
6 GB RAM
Notes
720p @ 60 FPS. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-4570, 3.2 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, 3.4 GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R9 280, 3 GB
Memory
8 GB RAM
Notes
1080p @ 60FPS. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Does Sonic Origins have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Sonic Origins run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • First time setup requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM
Denuvo Anti-tamper
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
36
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Sonic Origins use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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