Games like Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on Steam Deck
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992) are rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. The cheapest is Freedom Planet at € 14,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
The Steam Deck runs most of the PC catalogue, but not all of it equally well. Only alternatives that Valve rates Verified (works out of the box) or Playable (works, with a tweak or two) are listed here. The ratings come from Valve, not from our own testing, and change as games are patched.
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.
Freedom Planet 2 Indie
€ 24,99The sequel to the best Sonic-alike there is, with four characters and huge momentum-driven stages.
Freedom Planet 2 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Sonic Frontiers
€ 39,99The open-zone 3D Sonic, with classic-style side-scrolling stages tucked inside it.
Sonic Frontiers runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Steam Deck
These alternatives to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 are listed on the main page, but are not rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck:
All 5 games like Sonic the Hedgehog 2