Sonic Mania
Developed by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games · Published by SEGA
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, casual game by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, published by SEGA — single-player, multi-player, pvp, shared/split screen pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Sonic Mania.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
- Processor: Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compliant video card 256MB
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 400 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible
- Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Supported languages (9)
Sonic Mania FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Sonic Mania?
Steam classifies Sonic Mania as a Action, Adventure, Casual game, developed by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon. Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
How much does Sonic Mania cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Sonic Mania at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Sonic Mania single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Sonic Mania: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Sonic Mania on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Sonic Mania for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Sonic Mania out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 29, 2017.
What platforms is Sonic Mania on?
Sonic Mania is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Sonic Mania single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Sonic Mania cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
Does Sonic Mania have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 18 achievements for Sonic Mania.
What is Sonic Mania's Metacritic score?
Sonic Mania has a Metacritic score of 84/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Sonic Mania?
Sonic Mania is developed by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games and published by SEGA.
Where to get Sonic Mania
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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