Games like Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on Mac
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992) run on Mac. The cheapest is Freedom Planet at € 14,99. One is made by independent developers.
Mac support for classics is patchier than PC, and Apple's move away from 32-bit software broke a lot of older re-releases. What works well: games sold through Steam or GOG with native Apple Silicon builds, cross-platform open-source engine ports, and browser-based versions. Many remaining gaps can be closed with an emulator or a compatibility layer.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Freedom Planet Indie
€ 14,99An indie platformer that channels classic Sonic's speed and loops.
Freedom Planet is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Freedom Planet runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Sonic Mania
€ 19,99A modern retro-style Sonic built by fans for Sega with classic speed.
Sonic Mania is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Sonic Mania runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Sonic Origins Plus
€ 39,99The official collection of the classic Genesis Sonic games.
Sonic Origins Plus is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Sonic Origins Plus runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Not on Mac
These alternatives to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 are listed on the main page, but do not run on Mac:
All 5 games like Sonic the Hedgehog 2