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Sonic Adventure 2

Fast-paced 3D platforming across rival hero and villain campaigns

SEGA · Released Nov 19, 2012

Action

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 26K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
85% of 137 in 30 days
Players
208
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
HD3650
1 GB RAM · 3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Sonic Adventure 2?

This third-person action platformer splits its story between Hero and Dark campaigns as six characters battle over the Chaos Emeralds. You clear stages and missions with character-specific abilities, raise and train Chao for minigames, or compete with a friend in kart races and other two-player modes.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast 3D platforming that rewards level knowledge
  • +you like replaying stages for missions and higher ranks
  • +you want a pet-raising activity between action stages

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike clunky controls and awkward camera angles
  • −you do not enjoy treasure-hunting or slower mech stages
  • −you want one consistent play style throughout

What players say

89% of 26,220 reviews are positive · 85% of 137 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the soundtrack, Sonic and Shadow's speed stages, the Chao Garden, and the replay value. They criticize the camera and controls, along with slower treasure-hunting and mech stages. Recent players also report launch failures, crashes, and incorrect game speed on high-refresh-rate displays.

Players over time

▼ -22% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 353 players on Oct 18, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026208
Nov 6, 2026182
Nov 5, 2026212
Nov 4, 2026212
Nov 3, 2026243
Nov 2, 2026252
Nov 1, 2026236
Oct 31, 2026223
Oct 30, 2026189
Oct 29, 2026221
Oct 28, 2026219
Oct 27, 2026132
Oct 27, 2026228
Oct 26, 2026274
Oct 25, 2026266
Oct 24, 2026260
Oct 23, 2026234
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 2026254
Oct 20, 2026250
Oct 19, 2026266
Oct 18, 2026353
Oct 17, 2026292
Oct 16, 2026237
Oct 15, 2026245
Oct 14, 2026282
Oct 13, 2026255
Oct 12, 2026329
Oct 11, 2026323
Oct 10, 2026254
Oct 9, 2026288
Oct 8, 2026253
Oct 7, 2026271
Oct 6, 2026260
Oct 5, 2026326
Oct 4, 2026311
Oct 3, 2026278
Oct 2, 2026229
Oct 1, 2026268
Sep 30, 2026220
Sep 29, 2026225
Sep 28, 2026283
Sep 27, 2026273
Sep 26, 2026254
Sep 25, 2026261
Sep 24, 2026207
Sep 23, 202682
Sep 23, 2026232
Sep 22, 2026243
Sep 21, 2026229

How many players finish Sonic Adventure 2?

25% of Steam players have unlocked «HERO!», 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 Adventure 2 screenshot 1

Sonic Adventure 2 system requirements

Minimum: HD3650, 1 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

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 RAM
Storage
3 GB HD space
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 GTS250/ATI Radeon HD 4850) & above
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB HD space
Notes
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Does Sonic Adventure 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). 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 Adventure 2 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
15
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese.

Does Sonic Adventure 2 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

1 DLC available.

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