Genesis
Sonic & Knuckles PC ports
2 fan projects bring Sonic & Knuckles to PC: all of them recomps. 1 of them is playable now. Each one needs game files from a copy you own.
Updated
The ports, side by side
| Project | Method | Status | Systems | Last release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic3AndKnucklesRecomp | Recomp | Playable | Windows, Linux | Nov 2026 v0.8.4 |
| pixel_sorcery | Recomp | Alpha | PC (Other OS) | Nov 2026 v0.7.1 |
Playable now: Sonic3AndKnucklesRecomp. Each port's page has its setup steps. Decomp vs recomp explains how the methods differ.
About Sonic & Knuckles
Sonic & Knuckles is a side-scrolling platform game that continues the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Sonic seeks to prevent Dr. Robotnik from repairing the Death Egg and obtaining the Master Emerald, while Knuckles attempts to protect Floating Island. Players can control either character through a series of zones, collecting rings and Chaos Emeralds while defeating enemies and bosses. Knuckles can glide, climb walls, and break certain obstacles, while Sonic can use abilities granted by elemental shields.
- Released
- 18 Oct 1994
- Genre
- Platform
- Developer
- Sonic Team
- Publisher
- Tec Toy, Sega Corporation, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Summary and details from IGDB ↗. They describe the original game.