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Sonic Mania

Game First reported release

Game details

First release year
2017

Platforms

Genres

Play modes

  • single-player video game
  • multiplayer video game
  • Single-player*
  • multiplayer*

Players by platform

  • Microsoft Windows*
    Maximum players (mode unspecified)
    4*
  • Nintendo Switch*
    Maximum players (mode unspecified)
    2*
  • PlayStation 4*
    Maximum players (mode unspecified)
    2*

Content classifications

  • ESRB · PlayStation 4*
    Classification
    E - Everyone*
  • ESRB · Nintendo Switch*
    Classification
    E - Everyone*
  • ESRB · Xbox One*
    Classification
    E - Everyone*
  • ESRB · Microsoft Windows*
    Classification
    E - Everyone*

Series

  • Sonic the Hedgehog

Engines

  • Retro Engine

Localized titles

  • Sonic Mania

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    No*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    No*

Store genres

  • Action*
  • Adventure*
  • Casual*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • PvP*
  • Shared/Split Screen PvP*
  • Co-op*
  • Shared/Split Screen Co-op*
  • Shared/Split Screen*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Steam Leaderboards*
  • Remote Play on Phone*
  • Remote Play on Tablet*
  • Remote Play on TV*
  • Remote Play Together*
  • Family Sharing*
  • Local co-op*

Interface languages

  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*

Community tags · historical

  • Great Soundtrack*
    Votes · historical
    683*
  • 2D*
    Votes · historical
    672*
  • Platformer*
    Votes · historical
    640*
  • Retro*
    Votes · historical
    601*
  • Classic*
    Votes · historical
    594*
  • Pixel Graphics*
    Votes · historical
    557*
  • Fast-Paced*
    Votes · historical
    502*
  • Colorful*
    Votes · historical
    414*
  • Adventure*
    Votes · historical
    398*
  • Action*
    Votes · historical
    347*
  • Side Scroller*
    Votes · historical
    337*
  • Singleplayer*
    Votes · historical
    323*
  • Family Friendly*
    Votes · historical
    304*
  • Local Co-Op*
    Votes · historical
    255*
  • Casual*
    Votes · historical
    248*
  • Multiplayer*
    Votes · historical
    244*
  • Arcade*
    Votes · historical
    206*
  • Action-Adventure*
    Votes · historical
    200*
  • Cartoony*
    Votes · historical
    189*
  • Remake*
    Votes · historical
    154*

System requirements

  • Windows · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Windows 7 / 8 / 10*
    Processor alternatives
    Core 2 Duo*
    Memory
    2 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    DirectX 9.0c compliant video card 256MB*
    Graphics API
    Version 9.0c*
    Storage
    400 MB available space*
    Audio hardware
    DirectX 9.0c Compatible*
    Conditions
    Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Controller support · 2026-06-27*
    Controller support
    Full*
  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Verified*
  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Platinum*
    Reports
    272*
    Community confidence
    strong*

Studios & publishers

Developers

  • Christian Whitehead
  • PagodaWest Games
  • Headcannon

Publishers

  • SEGA*

Release history

  • 2017-08-15
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Europe
  • 2017-08-15
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    North America
  • 2017-08-16
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Japan
  • 2017-08-29
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Europe
  • 2017-08-29
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    North America
  • 2017-08-30
    Date precision
    Exact date
    Market
    Japan
  • 2017-08-15 · Xbox One · Worldwide*
    Release date
    2017-08-15*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Xbox One*
    Market
    Worldwide*
  • 2017-08-29 · Microsoft Windows · Worldwide*
    Release date
    2017-08-29*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Microsoft Windows*
    Market
    Worldwide*
  • 2018-07-17 · Xbox One · Worldwide*
    Release date
    2018-07-17*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Xbox One*
    Market
    Worldwide*
  • 2018-07-19 · Xbox One · Japan*
    Release date
    2018-07-19*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Xbox One*
    Market
    Japan*
  • 2024-05-07 · iOS · Worldwide*
    Release date
    2024-05-07*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    iOS*
    Market
    Worldwide*
  • 2017-08-15 · PlayStation 4*
    Release date
    2017-08-15*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    PlayStation 4*
  • 2017-08-15 · Xbox One*
    Release date
    2017-08-15*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Xbox One*
  • 2017-08-29 · Microsoft Windows*
    Release date
    2017-08-29*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Microsoft Windows*
  • 2017-08-15 · Nintendo Switch*
    Release date
    2017-08-15*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Nintendo Switch*

Store release history

  • Steam*
    Release date
    Aug 29, 2017*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 8 fields
Windows minimum processor requirement
Core 2 Duo*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
DirectX 9.0c compliant video card 256MB*
Windows minimum memory requirement
2* GB
Name
Sonic Mania*
Release year
2,017*
Windows minimum processor requirement
Windows · Minimum
Processor alternatives
Core 2 Duo*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Windows · Minimum
Graphics alternatives
DirectX 9.0c compliant video card 256MB*
Windows minimum memory requirement
Windows · Minimum
Memory
2 GB*
Specifications 2 · 27 fields
Developers · Xbox One
Headcannon
Headcannon*
Developers · Nintendo Switch
Headcannon
Headcannon*
Developers · PlayStation 4
Headcannon
Headcannon*
Developers · Microsoft Windows
Headcannon
Headcannon*
ESRB classification · PlayStation 4
ESRB · PlayStation 4
Classification
E - Everyone*
ESRB classification · Nintendo Switch
ESRB · Nintendo Switch
Classification
E - Everyone*
ESRB classification · Xbox One
ESRB · Xbox One
Classification
E - Everyone*
ESRB classification · Microsoft Windows
ESRB · Microsoft Windows
Classification
E - Everyone*
Genres · PlayStation 4
platform game
platform game*
Genres · Xbox One
platform game
platform game*
Genres · Microsoft Windows
platform game
platform game*
Genres · Nintendo Switch
platform game
platform game*
Maximum players (mode unspecified) · Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Maximum players (mode unspecified)
4*
Maximum players (mode unspecified) · Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch
Maximum players (mode unspecified)
2*
Maximum players (mode unspecified) · PlayStation 4
PlayStation 4
Maximum players (mode unspecified)
2*
Platform
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch*
Platform
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows*
Platform
Xbox One
Xbox One*
Platform
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 4*
Publishers · Nintendo Switch
Sega
Sega*
Publishers · Xbox One
Sega
Sega*
Publishers · Microsoft Windows
Sega
Sega*
Publishers · PlayStation 4
Sega
Sega*
Release date · PlayStation 4
2017-08-15 · PlayStation 4
Release date
2017-08-15*
Date precision
day*
Platform
PlayStation 4*
Release date · Xbox One
2017-08-15 · Xbox One
Release date
2017-08-15*
Date precision
day*
Platform
Xbox One*
Release date · Microsoft Windows
2017-08-29 · Microsoft Windows
Release date
2017-08-29*
Date precision
day*
Platform
Microsoft Windows*
Release date · Nintendo Switch
2017-08-15 · Nintendo Switch
Release date
2017-08-15*
Date precision
day*
Platform
Nintendo Switch*
Specifications 3 · 12 fields
Release history
  • NS,*
  • Scope
    • PS4*
    Value
    ,*
  • Region
    Worldwide*
    Scope
    • Xbox One*
    Value
    August 15, 2017*
  • Scope
    • Xbox One*
    Value
    JP/AS: August 16, 2017*
  • Region
    Worldwide*
    Scope
    • Windows*
    Value
    August 29, 2017*
  • Scope
    • Windows*
    Value
    Sonic Mania Plus*
  • Scope
    • Windows*
    Value
    NS,*
  • Scope
    • PS4*
    Value
    ,*
  • Scope
    • Windows*
    Value
    ,*
  • Region
    Worldwide*
    Scope
    • Xbox One*
    Value
    July 17, 2018*
  • Region
    Japan*
    Scope
    • Xbox One*
    Value
    July 19, 2018*
  • Scope
    • Android*
    Value
    ,*
  • Region
    Worldwide*
    Scope
    • iOS*
    Value
    May 7, 2024*
Genres and style
  • Platform*
Play modes
  • Single-player*
  • multiplayer*
Directors
  • Christian Whitehead*
Producers
  • Lola Shiraishi*
  • Miki Takahashi*
  • Terri Watanabe*
Designers
  • Jared Kasl*
Programmers
  • Christian Whitehead*
  • Simon Thomley*
Artists
  • Tom Fry*
Composers
  • Tee Lopes*
Series
  • Sonic the Hedgehog*
Engine
  • Retro Engine*
Platforms
  • Nintendo Switch*
  • PlayStation 4*
  • Xbox One*
  • Windows*
  • iOS*
  • Android*
  • Netflix*
Specifications 4 · 33 fields
Achievements · historical
18*
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
102* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
856* min
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • PvP*
  • Shared/Split Screen PvP*
  • Co-op*
  • Shared/Split Screen Co-op*
  • Shared/Split Screen*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Steam Leaderboards*
  • Remote Play on Phone*
  • Remote Play on Tablet*
  • Remote Play on TV*
  • Remote Play Together*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Christian Whitehead*
  • Headcannon*
  • PagodaWest Games*
DLC count · historical
1*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
1000000 - 2000000*
Store genres
  • Action*
  • Adventure*
  • Casual*
Linux support · historical
No*
macOS support · historical
No*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
102* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
163* min
Metacritic score
84*
Name
Sonic Mania*
Negative reviews · historical
1,631*
Peak ccu
78*
Positive reviews · historical
24,500*
Price (historical; currency unreported)
4.99*
Publishers
  • SEGA*
Recommendations
22,629*
Store release date · historical
Aug 29, 2017*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
Game website · historical
http://www.sonicthehedgehog.com/*
Windows support · historical
Yes*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Multi-player
Multi-player*
PvP
PvP*
Shared/Split Screen PvP
Shared/Split Screen PvP*
Co-op
Co-op*
Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Shared/Split Screen Co-op*
Shared/Split Screen
Shared/Split Screen*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Full controller support
Full controller support*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Steam Cloud
Steam Cloud*
Steam Leaderboards
Steam Leaderboards*
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Phone*
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on Tablet*
Remote Play on TV
Remote Play on TV*
Remote Play Together
Remote Play Together*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Christian Whitehead
Christian Whitehead*
Headcannon
Headcannon*
PagodaWest Games
PagodaWest Games*
Store genres
Action
Action*
Adventure
Adventure*
Casual
Casual*
Linux support · historical
Linux
Supported
No*
macOS support · historical
macOS
Supported
No*
Publishers
SEGA
SEGA*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Aug 29, 2017*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
Windows support · historical
Windows
Supported
Yes*
Specifications 5 · 21 fields
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
2* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
732* min
Ccu
78*
Developer
Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games*
Historical discount
75* %
Store genres
  • Action*
  • Adventure*
  • Casual*
Historical US original list price
1,999* US cents
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
2* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
168* min
Name
Sonic Mania*
Negative reviews · historical
1,631*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
1,000,000 .. 2,000,000*
Positive reviews · historical
24,500*
Historical US price
499* US cents
Publisher
SEGA*
Community tags · historical
  • Great Soundtrack*
  • 2D*
  • Platformer*
  • Retro*
  • Classic*
  • Pixel Graphics*
  • Fast-Paced*
  • Colorful*
  • Adventure*
  • Action*
  • Side Scroller*
  • Singleplayer*
  • Family Friendly*
  • Local Co-Op*
  • Casual*
  • Multiplayer*
  • Arcade*
  • Action-Adventure*
  • Cartoony*
  • Remake*
Store genres
Action
Action*
Adventure
Adventure*
Casual
Casual*
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
Community tags · historical
Great Soundtrack
Great Soundtrack*
2D
2D*
Platformer
Platformer*
Retro
Retro*
Classic
Classic*
Pixel Graphics
Pixel Graphics*
Fast-Paced
Fast-Paced*
Colorful
Colorful*
Adventure
Adventure*
Action
Action*
Side Scroller
Side Scroller*
Singleplayer
Singleplayer*
Family Friendly
Family Friendly*
Local Co-Op
Local Co-Op*
Casual
Casual*
Multiplayer
Multiplayer*
Arcade
Arcade*
Action-Adventure
Action-Adventure*
Cartoony
Cartoony*
Remake
Remake*
Tags votes
Great Soundtrack
Votes · historical
683*
2D
Votes · historical
672*
Platformer
Votes · historical
640*
Retro
Votes · historical
601*
Classic
Votes · historical
594*
Pixel Graphics
Votes · historical
557*
Fast-Paced
Votes · historical
502*
Colorful
Votes · historical
414*
Adventure
Votes · historical
398*
Action
Votes · historical
347*
Side Scroller
Votes · historical
337*
Singleplayer
Votes · historical
323*
Family Friendly
Votes · historical
304*
Local Co-Op
Votes · historical
255*
Casual
Votes · historical
248*
Multiplayer
Votes · historical
244*
Arcade
Votes · historical
206*
Action-Adventure
Votes · historical
200*
Cartoony
Votes · historical
189*
Remake
Votes · historical
154*
Specifications 6 · 25 fields
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • PvP*
  • Shared/Split Screen PvP*
  • Co-op*
  • Shared/Split Screen Co-op*
  • Shared/Split Screen*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Steam Leaderboards*
  • Remote Play on Phone*
  • Remote Play on Tablet*
  • Remote Play on TV*
  • Remote Play Together*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Christian Whitehead*
  • Headcannon*
  • PagodaWest Games*
Store genres
  • Action*
  • Adventure*
  • Casual*
Free to play · historical
No*
Metacritic score
84*
Name
Sonic Mania*
Windows requirements
Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 Processor: Core 2 Duo Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compliant video card 256MB DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 400 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. *
Platforms
  • windows*
Historical price currency
USD*
Discount percentage (historical)
0*
Historical store price
$19.99*
Publishers
  • SEGA*
Recommendations total
22,426*
Coming soon · historical store status
No*
Store release date · historical
Aug 29, 2017*
Interface languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese*
Type
game*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Multi-player
Multi-player*
PvP
PvP*
Shared/Split Screen PvP
Shared/Split Screen PvP*
Co-op
Co-op*
Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Shared/Split Screen Co-op*
Shared/Split Screen
Shared/Split Screen*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Full controller support
Full controller support*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Steam Cloud
Steam Cloud*
Steam Leaderboards
Steam Leaderboards*
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Phone*
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on Tablet*
Remote Play on TV
Remote Play on TV*
Remote Play Together
Remote Play Together*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Christian Whitehead
Christian Whitehead*
Headcannon
Headcannon*
PagodaWest Games
PagodaWest Games*
Store genres
Action
Action*
Adventure
Adventure*
Casual
Casual*
Windows requirements
Windows · Minimum
Operating system
Windows 7 / 8 / 10*
Processor alternatives
Core 2 Duo*
Memory
2 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
DirectX 9.0c compliant video card 256MB*
Graphics API
Version 9.0c*
Storage
400 MB available space*
Audio hardware
DirectX 9.0c Compatible*
Conditions
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.*
Platforms
Windows
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
SEGA
SEGA*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Aug 29, 2017*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
Specifications 7 · 20 fields
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
full*
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Yes*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
verified*
Store genres
Action|Adventure|Casual*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Yes*
Owners-based popularity rank · 2026-06-27
1,531*
Community Linux rating confidence · 2026-06-27
strong*
Community Linux report count · 2026-06-27
272*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
platinum*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Yes*
Steam release year · historical
2,017*
Title
Sonic Mania*
Coming soon · historical Steam listing
No*
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support
Full*
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Co-op
Co-op*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
Steam Deck · 2026-06-27
Compatibility category
Verified*
Store genres
Action
Action*
Adventure
Adventure*
Casual
Casual*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Local co-op
Local co-op*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27
Community Linux compatibility tier
Platinum*
Reports
272*
Community confidence
strong*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
PvP
PvP*

* Provisional data