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Sonic Colors: Ultimate

Fast-paced platformer using alien powers across an interstellar amusement park

Blind Squirrel Entertainment · Published by SEGA · Released Feb 6, 2023

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DRM declared on Steam

Reviews
Mixed
68% of 1,480
Recent reviews
Very Positive
85% of 14 in 30 days
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Dec 22, 2022
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 750
8 GB RAM · 26 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Sonic Colors: Ultimate?

Sonic Colors: Ultimate is a 3D platformer set in Dr. Eggman's interstellar amusement park, which he powers with captured aliens called Wisps. Sonic races through stages across six worlds, dodging obstacles, attacking enemies, and using Wisp powers to find alternate paths and free them.

For you if...

  • +you like fast platforming with alternate routes to explore
  • +you enjoy using different powers to navigate stages

Not for you if...

  • −you want long, uninterrupted stages rather than short segments
  • −you dislike platformers that switch between 3D and 2D

What players say

68% of 1,480 reviews are positive · 85% of 14 in the last 30 days

Players praise the level design, Wisp powers, and soundtrack. Many criticize the remaster's lighting and cutscenes, while some report stuttering or crashes. Players often recommend a fan-made visual mod, though others say it does not resolve their issues.

Players over time

▼ -68% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 22 players on Oct 10, 2026.

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Nov 7, 20262
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Oct 21, 20269
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Oct 10, 202622
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Oct 1, 20267
Sep 30, 20266
Sep 29, 20264
Sep 27, 20269
Sep 26, 202610
Sep 25, 20268
Sep 24, 202610
Sep 23, 20262
Sep 23, 20269
Sep 22, 20262

How many players finish Sonic Colors: Ultimate?

28% of Steam players have unlocked «I Foiled a Plot and I Liked It», 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 Colors: Ultimate screenshot 1

Sonic Colors: Ultimate system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 750, 8 GB RAM, 26 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750, 1 GB or Radeon RX 560, 4 GB
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
26 GB available space
Notes
Supports at least D3D10 graphics adapters. A clear error message is displayed when launched with a GPU that lacks D3D10 support. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750, 1 GB or Radeon RX 560, 4 GB
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
27 GB available space
Notes
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Does Sonic Colors: Ultimate have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Sonic Colors: Ultimate 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
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
Denuvo
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
47
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese. Text only: Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Sonic Colors: Ultimate 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

2 DLC available.

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