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Sonic the Hedgehog PC ports

2 fan projects bring Sonic the Hedgehog to PC: 1 decomp and 1 recomp. 1 of them is playable now. Each one needs game files from a copy you own.

Updated

The ports, side by side

ProjectConsoleMethodStatusSystemsLast release
RSDKv4 DecompilationPCDecompPlayableWindows, macOS, Linux1.3.3
Sep 2026
SonicTheHedgehogRecompGenesisRecompIn progressWindows, macOS, Linuxv0.7.1
Oct 2026

Marked playable: RSDKv4 Decompilation. Each port's page has its setup steps. Decomp vs recomp explains how the methods differ.

About Sonic the Hedgehog

A remastered port of Sonic the Hedgehog for mobile platforms, adding many improvements over the original version, such as the spindash, widescreen support and new playable characters. Run and spin through loop-de-loops as you collect rings and defeat enemies on your mission to save the world from the evil Dr. Eggman.

Released
15 May 2013
Genre
Platform, Arcade
Developer
Headcannon
Publisher
Sega

Summary and details from IGDB ↗. They describe the original game.