11 mind-blowing fan-made Sonic games you can play for free



Sonic's trajectory after SEGA's role change in the video game industry has been uneven. Sometimes too experimental and sometimes not revolutionary enough. However, the magnetism and charisma that the supersonic hedgehog gives off is still very much alive among his fans.


The best proof of this is Sonic Mania himself, a glorious return to the sensations of pixelated platforming at blazing speeds . But above all, a game made for the fans and made by the fans themselves. And the best part is that it is not an isolated case: Alex Kidd , the previous SEGA mascot, will receive similar treatment. 


Although SEGA and the Sonic Team are present in the game and have played an essential role in the project, both Sonic Mania and Sonic Mania Plus are signed by Hyperkinetic Studios, Christian Whitehead, Headcannon and PagodaWest Games, developers with extensive experience in when creating games inspired by the classic Sonic from Mega Drive . And the best thing is that they are not the only ones.


In fact, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the Sonic Amateur Games Expo (SAGE), an initiative promoted by Ryan "Blaze Hedgehog" Bloom with the intention of expanding the scope of fan-made games and giving visibility to the best projects. In many respects, Sonic Mania continues the spirit of SAGE, but that does not mean that there are too good games.


 We have made you a selection of the most promising projects developed by fans based on the legacy of the SEGA standard-bearer. The classic Sonic, the modern and even new versions created for the occasion. The best: these are projects in development phase that you can already play.


Sonic Freedom (Alpha Preview)


Creator: Tripplejaz

More information and download: Sonic Freedom

The Sonic Mania web series is a small wonder: recovering the aesthetics of the intro of Sonic CD , Sonic Mania Adventure recovered the essence of the classic Sonic. How would a game look like that? The answer is Sonic Freedom and it doesn't look bad on the move.


Sonic gt


Creator: Greedy_Raider

More information and download: Sonic GT

The jump from Sonic to 3D has not always given us joy , but going through huge and colorful levels defying gravity at supersonic speeds is always a joy.


Virtua sonic


Creator: SuperSonic68

More information and download: Virtua Sonic

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play Sonic in the first person ? Virua Sonic shows us the world through the eyes of the hedgehog with red boots, saving us the dizziness of directed jumps. Which is a nice touch.


Project SXU


Creator: Etendo

More information and download: Project SXU

 You will have heard about Sonic X-Treme , the initiative to offer a Sonic game in three dimensions for the Saturn. Etendo takes the concept back and recreates it in the Unity engine much to the joy (or despair) of SEGA fans.


Sonic Revert


Creator: Antoine "Taldius" Semblat

More information and download: Sonic Revert

With a very minimalist visual and artistic section, Sonic Revert challenges us to solve twisted phases full of traps and tight loops. More excitement? The project also includes its own multiplayer.


Sonic - Project Hero


Creator: Hero

More information and download: Sonic - Project Hero

Sonic - Project Hero is a huge platform amusement park that we can travel with Sonic, Tails and Knuckles at 120 fps . And yes, you can also go through it transformed into Super Sonic!


Sonic utopia


Creator: Mr Large

More information and download: Sonic Utopia

Mr. Large completely reimagines the iconic Green Hills setting in three dimensions, and his modern proposal but with successful classic overtones convinces.


Sonic 2 HD Demo 2.0


Creator: TeamS2HD

More information and download: Sonic 2 HD

For some Sonic 2  is the best game on Mega Drive , for all others, it is a title that does not fall below the Top 3 of the 16-bit SEGA. And despite the fact that its sprites are part of video game history, its high-resolution remake looks outrageous.


Sonic Infinity: Adventure Pack


Creator: NOTO G

More information and download: Sonic Infinity: Adventure Pack

An adventure that continues in the wake of the recent legacy of modern Sonic, and the truth is that seen in motion it does not do anything bad.


Sonic 3D Blitz


Creator: cap45

More information and download: Sonic 3D Blitz

cap45 combines the experiences of the not-so-known arcade game SegaSonic the Hedgehog and that Sonic 3D Blast from Mega Drive and Saturn to create a new adventure in isometric settings fully adapted to be played with the keyboard.


Sonic The Hedgehog DVD


Creator: DarkVampireDee

More information and download: Sonic The Hedgehog DVD

DarkVampireDee is clear about what the title of the sequel to Sonic CD would have been if Saturn had read DVDs: Sonic DVD , a project that was born as a mod of Sonic Mania (in fact, both use the Retro Engine) to create new levels with that very successful touch classic.


Extra Ball: Sonic Robo Blast 2


Creator: Sonic Team Junior

More information and download: Sonic Robo Blast 2

Our friend stranno_ helps us to further extend the selection with a title that could not miss: Sonic Robo Blast 2 is a title open- source 3D with all the charm of classic 90s that continues to improve and win contents every new update.