Sonic the Hedgehog is a franchise of Platform video games developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega. The franchise lets players experience a series of high-speed platform games. However, the player controls the protagonist named Sonic, an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog with super speed. According to the story, the player needs to struggle to destroy the plans of Doctor Eggman, who’s struggling to take over the land. The first title in the series was released in 1991, centering on platform elements. Each title contains a set of levels and each level lets the player polish his platforming skills. During navigation, the player will discover multiple power-ups, and each has its unique abilities. As the game start, the player can run, jump, and attack enemies his way through several stages, while avoiding obstacles and hurdles, including spikes, empty spaces, enemies, and more. The latest title in the series was Sonic Forces, taking place in the 3D environment where the player moves from a third-person perspective his way. This title comes with three modes such as Classic, Modern, and Avatar.

10 Best Sonic the Hedgehog Games for PC

#1 Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II is a Platform, Side-scroll, Single-player and Multiplayer Episodic video game, acting as the part in the series of Sonic the Hedgehog, developed by Dimps and published by Sega. The game is the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I and comes with several improvements. The game plays similar to the previous title, but with many changes. The series protagonist Sonic is now accompanied by Tails, either commanded by AI or a 2nd player via online or offline co-op play. Unlike the previous 16bit games, Tails can’t be played in Single-player mode. There are many combination moves available that the player and Tails can perform together, including Tails lifting Sonic up to platforms he would be unable to reach and more. According to the storyline, Metal Sonic survived his last defeat, but was badly injured, and left on the Little Planet when it vanished at the game’s end. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II includes core features such as Side-scroll Action, Platformer Gameplay, Several Levels, Dynamic Soundtracks, and more.

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#2 Sonic the Hedgehog

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Sonic the Hedgehog is an addictive, Platform, and Adventure video game series developed by Sega and published by Yuji Naka. The series revolving around speed-based platform video games and allows you to control the protagonist of the series called Sonic who is a blue hedgehog. According to the story, the world of the game is threatened by the antagonist Dr. Eggman. It has several levels in each entry and lets you complete them by collecting gold rings, getting power-ups, and fighting against enemies. Face boss fight at the end of the level. The main purpose of the antagonist is to rule on the globe. The first game of the series named Sonic the Hedgehog video game released in 1992. The series has many entries such as Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball, Sonic Adventure, Sonic Advance, and others. With the best mechanics, addictive gameplay, superb story, brilliant controls, a combination of different genres, etc. Sonic the Hedgehog is the best video game series as compared to other platform games. Try it out.

#3 Sonic 3D Blast

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Sonic 3D Blast is a Platform and Single-player video game developed by Traveller’s Tales and published by Sega. The game is played from an isometric perspective, and the storyline revolves around the main character named Sonic the Hedgehog who embarks on an epic journey to rescue the Flickies, the species of bird that are being invaded by Doctor Robotnik. In the game, the player must control Sonic through a set of themed levels to gather Flickies to take down the antagonist. Though the game shares similar gameplay with Sonic the Hedgehog video games, Sonic 3D Blast is different by its perspective. The ultimate task of the player is to explore the environment from an isometric perspective and struggle to save the Flickies, gather the seven Chaos Emeralds and take down antagonist and his minions. The game retains most of the player abilities from prior games such as he can jump and spin in mid-air to take down robots and can hop on platforms, gather rings, gain speed, and more. During the gameplay, the player can collect power-ups like speed shoes, elemental shields, or invincibility.

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#4 Sonic Generations

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Sonic Generations is an Action-Adventure, Platform, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created by Sonic Team and published by Sega. The game serves as the part of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series and revolves around the series protagonist named Sonic and his sidekick Trails as they struggle to form a team with their past selves to fend off evil from removing all time. The game introduces two different modes such as Classic and Modern. The Classic mode lets the player plays from a from a side-scroll perspective like the original title while Modern mode enables the player to navigate 3D levels similar to Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Colors. The main hub of the game is a realm known as White Space, which the player can manipulate, converse with NPCs, and can access to nine levels of the game each has its unique set of objectives to complete. There are several levels divided into three different eras such as the Classic Era, the Dreamcast Era and the Modern Era.

#5 Sonic Spinball

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Sonic Spinball is an Action, Single-player and Multiplayer Pinball Simulation developed by Sega Technical Institute and published by Sega. The game takes place in the pinball machine-like environment, in which you controls the famous character named as Sonic the Hedgehog, who acts like a pinball in the level. According to the story, the evil scientist known as Doctor Robotnik has create a massive contraption called the Veg-O-Fortress, on the volcano’s top for the evil purpose of turning the animals of the environment into robots. The world needs a hero who save it from brutal evil’s plan. The player as the hero must explore the landscape his way through a series of levels and struggle to battle robots and fend off the antagonist from destroying the world. The majority of the gameplay takes place in the pinball defense system which manage a pinball machines. The game has four unique levels each comprises different sets of flippers that can be used to aim and launch Sonic. With core features, superb mechanics, and wonderful graphics, Sonic Spinball is the best game to play and enjoy.

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#6 Sonic CD

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Sonic CD is a Third-person, Side-scroll Platform, and Single-player video game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for cross-platform. The game offers a thrilling gameplay and brings an exciting story focuses on the Sonic the Hedgehog, as the protagonist effort to rescue the little planet from the antagonist named as Dr Robotnik. It has the similar gameplay to its previous titles, and the game is distinguished by its unique mechanic of Time Travel. The player can get access to a different version of stages including graphics, music and layouts by travelling through the time. Throughout the game, the player ventures to take down the nemesis Doctor Robotnik, and travel through time in the past or future, where he must maintain his speed for several second and save the land from the worth of antagonist. The player can move four different zones and each with its unique music, and graphics. The game is divided into seven levels known as rounds. With superb gameplay, stunning visuals, and smooth controls, Sonic CD is the best game to play.

#7 Sonic Mania

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Sonic Mania is an Action, Platform, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created by PagodaWest Games and published by Sega. The game serves as the part of the Sonic the Hedgehog series, and the story revolves around the protagonist and his companion named as Knuckles and Tails as they effort to defeat the evil antagonist named as Doctor Eggman and his robotic minions. There are three playable characters from which the player can select one of them. Each character has its unique skills and abilities. During the game, the player can perform drop dash, which allows him rolling in a dash after a jump. Tails can swim and fly while Knuckle can climb walls and glide. The player has an ability to play either as Sonic and Tails Simulation or enable Tails to be handled by a 2nd player. The game has 12 levels, called Zones and the game introduces up to eight remixed zones like Green Hill Zone from the original title. With breathtaking graphics, superb mechanics, and fantastic gameplay, Sonic Mania is the best game to play.

#8 Sonic Adventure 2

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Sonic Adventure 2 mixes the Action-Adventure, Platform, and Multi-directional Shooter video game created by Sonic Team USA and published by Sega. Both Single-player and Multiplayer modes are available in the game and it serves as the sequel to Sonic Adventure released in 2001. The game features two different good-vs-evil stories such as Knuckles the Echidna and Sonic the Hedgehog struggle to rescue the world, while Doctor Eggman, Shadow the Hedgehog and Rouge the Bat effort to conquer it. All stories are split into three types of gameplay such as Multi-directional Shooter, Fast-paced Platforming for Shadow and Sonic, and Action Exploration for Rogue and Knuckles. There are six different playable characters divided into two categories such as Dark and Hero. The player assumes the role of the protagonist and his ultimate task is to manipulate the world from third-person view and effort to save the world by completing the variety of objectives. Sonic Adventure 2 offers core features such as Battle between Heroes and Villains, Save the Day, Epic Stories, Raise your Pet, and more.

#9 Sonic Adventure

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Sonic Adventure is an Action-Adventure, Single and Multiplayer video game with Platform elements developed and published by Sega. It is the 1st title in the series of Sonic the Hedgehog and offers an exciting gameplay with brilliant story. After series, the antagonist releases a brutal monster to gather the Emeralds. You can assume the role of the protagonist and your ultimate task is to fend off them monster by collecting the Chaos Emeralds to save the world. Flying Fox, Miles Prower, Amy Rose, etc. are other playable characters present in the game. It is a platform video game, in which you can control six characters such as Sonic, Tails, Amy, E-102, etc. and struggle to stop Doctor Eggman from collect and feeding Emeralds. It has two different modes such as Adventure and Trial. The game sets different tasks for each character such as Sonic can take part in fast gameplay, Tails has to reach the end of each level before Sonic, and more. Adventure mode comprises two different areas such as Action Stage and Adventure Field. The Adventure field consists of various events, in which each character is struggling to fulfill their goals to clear the stage. Six Adventures, Breed a Pet Chao, etc. are prominent features. Try it out.

#10 Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed

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Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed is one amazing Karting video game by the popular SEGA. It allows you to select and customize any character from Sonic and All-Stars series, choose best karts for ultimate racing fun and enjoy every bit of this brilliant Kart Racing game. The game offers options to transform your kart into Boat, Airplanes and whatever you see fits the situation while racing. With amazing vehicle shape shifting capabilities, unique crafting system, lots of amazing characters, beautiful environment and an amazingly addictive game-play, Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed is a marvelous Kart Racing video game to play and enjoy.