Games like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Mac
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994) run on Mac. The cheapest is Spark the Electric Jester 2 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.
Sonic Superstars
€ 59,99A modern 2D Sonic platformer with the classic side-scrolling feel.
Sonic Superstars is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Sonic Superstars 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 bundle featuring Sonic 3 & Knuckles and its siblings.
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.
Spark the Electric Jester 2 Indie
€ 14,99An indie platformer inspired by classic Sonic's momentum and speed.
Spark the Electric Jester 2 runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Mac
These alternatives to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 are listed on the main page, but do not run on Mac:
All 5 games like Sonic the Hedgehog 3