Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II
Side-scrolling platformer with two-character moves and local or online co-op
SEGA · Released May 15, 2012
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 77% of 1,979
- Recent reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 70% of 20 in 30 days
- Players
- 4
- daily peak, Nov 1, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
Metacritic: 54/100 (critic reviews)
What is Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II?
Sonic and Tails race through four zones in this side-scrolling platformer to stop an alliance between Metal Sonic and Dr. Eggman. You fight enemy robots using the pair’s combination moves, playing alone or with a friend in local or online co-op.
For you if...
- +you like fast-paced platforming across colorful, themed stages
Not for you if...
- −you want a lengthy campaign rather than a short adventure
What players say
77% of 1,979 reviews are positive · 70% of 20 in the last 30 days
Players praise the visuals, level design, and improved handling compared with Episode I. Boss fights draw recurring complaints for being tedious.
Screenshots and trailer
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II system requirements
Minimum: HD3650, 1 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II?
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- OS
- Windows XP/Vista/Win7
- Processor
- Pentium 4 @ 3.2 GHz/Athlon 64 3000+ or Equivalent & above
- Graphics
- 256 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 8600/AT Radeon HD3650) & above
- Memory
- 1 GB (2 GB on Vista)
- Storage
- 6 GB Free
- Notes
- Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- Intel Core 2 DUO @ 2.4 GHz/Athlon 64 X2 4200+ & above
- Graphics
- 512 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 3800) & above
- Memory
- 2 GB+
- Storage
- 6 GB Free
- Notes
- Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Does Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II run on Steam Deck?
Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.
- The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 12
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain.
Does Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II 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
