All Mainline Sonic Games in Order of Release Date

Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog series includes17 Sonic 2D side-scrollersand15 3D platformers. The total is 32 main Sonic titles.

Let’s run down the best-selling adventure franchise without considering its spin-offs. Otherwise, we would have to list beyond100 Sonic games.

Every Sonic Game in Chronological Order

The saga is consistent with its formula. Sonic is a blue hedgehog who runs fast, learns abilities, and defeats Doctor Robotnik. Let’s check all of the times we’ve been speeding for rings.

Sonic the Hedgehog (2D) – 1991

The original title debuted for the Sega Genesis in 1991. It introduced the blue hero on a quest to defeat Dr. Robotnik. It’s currently available forAndroid,iOS, Xbox Live Arcade, Nintendo 3DS, Windows, Linux, SteamOS, and Linux. Rom sites would have it as well.

A simple control design allows Sonic to jump and attack with a single button. Alongside original J-pop music, Sonic became Sega’s mascot and sold over 24 million copies worldwide.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2D) – 1992

The sequeldebuted in 1992 for Sega Genesis. It’s available for iOS and Android. Additionally, you may download it from Steam for Windows, macOS, SteamOS, and Linux.

Dr. Robotnik returns as the antagonist as he tries to power a space station, the Death Egg. Defeating the evildoer requires completing ten levels. If Sonic collects ten rings, he warps to a special stage with pseudo-3D pipe maps. Also, a second player may join as Miles “Tails” Prower in co-op.

Sonic the Hedgehog CD (2D) – 1993

Sonic CD debuted in 1993 for the Sega CD console. Currently, you may play it on Windows as well. It’s also available forAndroid,iOS, the PlayStation Network, and Xbox Live.

The plot follows Sonic as he tries to save the Little Planet satellite from Doctor Robotnik. A time-traveling mechanic allows Sonic to visit a zone in different eras to complete the levels. Gameplay-wise, players had to collect a set number of rings across seven levels.

Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos (2D) – 1993

Chaos debuted in 1993 for the Game Gear and the Master System.