Sonic Generations Collection
Fast-paced platformer with classic and modern takes on past stages
Devil's Details · Published by SEGA · Released Nov 3, 2011
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 93% of 23K
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 87% of 41 in 30 days
- Players
- 31
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
Metacritic: 77/100 (critic reviews)
What is Sonic Generations Collection?
In this single-player platformer, you play as Classic and Modern Sonic through 2D and 3D levels based on earlier games. You use a spin dash or boost to clear stages, face bosses, and unlock more challenges as time holes send Sonic and his friends into the past.
For you if...
- +you like replaying stages to improve your time
- +you enjoy finding collectibles and taking on extra challenges
Not for you if...
- −you want a story that drives the action
- −you prefer slow movement over high-speed platforming
What players say
93% of 22,518 reviews are positive · 87% of 41 in the last 30 days
Players praise the level design, music, and reasons to replay stages. Common complaints concern launch failures, bugs, and poor performance. Some players also object to the original game's removal from individual sale and placement in a bundle.
Players over time
▼ -18% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 46 players on Sep 27, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 29 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 30 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 37 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 30 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 46 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 26 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 31 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 34 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 16 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 37 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 24 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 24 |
How many players finish Sonic Generations Collection?
23% of Steam players have unlocked «All Stages Clear!», 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 Generations Collection system requirements
Minimum: HD 2900, 2 GB RAM, 11 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Sonic Generations Collection?
Tell us your graphics card once and every game page will answer this for you.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP
- Processor
- Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 (2x2.0GHz) or AMD equivalent
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce 8800 (512MB) / ATI Radeon HD 2900 (512MB)
- Memory
- 2GB RAM (XP)/3GB RAM (Windows 7 / Vista)
- Storage
- 11 GB free hard drive space
- Notes
- Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Recommended
- OS
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.0 GHz
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB) / ATI Radeon HD 5850 (1GB)
- Memory
- 3GB RAM
- Storage
- 11 GB free hard drive space
- Notes
- Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Does Sonic Generations Collection have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Sonic Generations Collection 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
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 49
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain.
Does Sonic Generations Collection 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
- Platformer
- Great Soundtrack
- Action
- Fast-Paced
- 3D Platformer
- Singleplayer
- 2D
- Moddable
- Adventure
- Family Friendly
- Colorful
- Classic
- Retro
- 3D
- Time Travel
- Controller
1 DLC available.