SONIC SUPERSTARS

Fast 2D platforming across islands with new Emerald powers

SEGA · Released Oct 16, 2023

Reviews: Mixed; 68% of 3,918
Recent reviews: Mixed; 58% of 56 in 30 days
Playing now: 13; peak 24h 21
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 10 months ago; Oct 24, 2025

What is SONIC SUPERSTARS?

A side-scrolling action platformer set on the Northstar Islands, where you play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, or Amy to stop Dr. Eggman and his allies from turning animals into Badniks. You run through stages, use each character's abilities, and collect Chaos Emeralds for powers that change how you move and attack. The campaign supports solo or local co-op play, while Battle Mode supports local or online competition.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast stages and classic Sonic-style movement
+you like exploring stages with different characters and powers
+you want to play the campaign with local friends

Not for you if...

−you prefer slower, deliberate platforming over high-speed stages
−you need online co-op for the campaign

What players say

68% of 3,918 reviews are positive · 58% of 56 in the last 30 days

Players praise the classic-style movement, colorful visuals, and stages. Their most common complaint is that bosses leave long waits between openings and bring sharp late-game difficulty spikes. Some also say the game is not worth its full price.

Screenshots and trailer

SONIC SUPERSTARS system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 / 11
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-4350
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1 GB
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: 720p Low @ 60 FPS. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

OS: Windows 10 / 11
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6300
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5870, 2 GB
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: 1080p High @ 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: 38
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

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

Languages

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