Sonic Origins

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

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

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 6,491
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 108 in 30 days
Playing now: 39; peak 24h 86
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 years ago; Oct 26, 2023

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

77% of 6,491 reviews are positive · 87% of 108 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.

Screenshots and trailer

Sonic Origins system requirements

As published by the developer.

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.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: Denuvo Anti-tamper
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 36
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

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

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.