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Sonic Forces

Fast-paced platformer with three play styles and a custom hero

Sonic Team, Hardlight · Published by SEGA · Released Nov 7, 2017

ActionAdventure

DRM declared on Steam

Reviews
Mixed
63% of 7,594
Recent reviews
Mixed
61% of 60 in 30 days
Players
16
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Dec 13, 2017
Minimum PC
GTX 750 Ti
4 GB RAM · 18 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 56/100 (critic reviews)

What is Sonic Forces?

A single-player action platformer with 3D and 2D stages. You race through levels as Modern Sonic, cross platforms as Classic Sonic, and use gadgets as a hero you create while Dr. Eggman and Infinite control much of the world.

For you if...

  • +you like fast platforming with different playable styles
  • +you enjoy revisiting levels for optional challenges

Not for you if...

  • −you want a long, demanding campaign
  • −you prefer open-ended exploration over linear stages

What players say

63% of 7,594 reviews are positive · 61% of 60 in the last 30 days

Players praise the soundtrack and character creator, and some enjoy replaying stages for timed challenges and collectibles. Common complaints concern the short stages, weak writing, repetitive level design, and awkward controls, particularly for Classic Sonic.

Players over time

▼ -44% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 34 players on Oct 11, 2026.

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Nov 7, 202616
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Sep 27, 202618
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Sep 23, 20269
Sep 23, 202611
Sep 22, 202612

How many players finish Sonic Forces?

45% of Steam players have unlocked «Saved the World», 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 Forces screenshot 1

Sonic Forces system requirements

Minimum: GTX 750 Ti, 4 GB RAM, 18 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Processor
Intel i5 5th gen @ 2.7Ghz or AMD A10 7th gen @ 3.0Ghz
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 750 Ti or AMD R7 265
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
18 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Does Sonic Forces have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Sonic Forces 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

PC version details

DRM
Denuvo Anti-tamper
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
48
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese. Text only: Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Sonic Forces 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

6 DLC available.

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