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Android Apps > Action > Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic
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Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic

5.0.0
SEGA
4.05
288,952 reviews
50,000,000+
Downloads
Free

SEGA's platform hit returns with Sonic The Hedgehog on mobile!

This app is currently not available on Google Play.

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AppBrain's verdict

Removed
Rating on Google Play
4.05
288,952 ratings
Installs
76 million
Last updated
July 8, 2026
Ads
Contains ads
Size
64.0 MB

Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 9 years, until July 2026. It was popular, with 76 million installs. Users rated it well: 4.0 stars from 288,952 ratings.

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic for Android

★★★★★ One Piece (Onepiece257) · Jul 13, 2026
This remasters of the game is fine for me, I didn't find any bugs in this game and play sonic 1 with the spin dash and in 16:9 ads are ok but there is a paid vision but the ads gets worst sometime's
★★★★★ Imani Diamondz · May 5, 2026
I love Sonic and sega always have and always will I also wanted to work with sega cuz his games are so awesome
★★★★★ Mae Bonifacio · May 28, 2026
wow very good is games you can't play tails and knuckles this sonic the hedgehog so cool 10000000000000000/10 good time for these games 👏👏👏👏
★★★★☆ Hanan · Apr 26, 2026
I can get to the boss in marble zone, but I can't go to the boss in spring yard zone I can only go to the boss in spring yard zone with debug mode, and it's getting deleted on IOS and Android
★☆☆☆☆ Ichiki “The Sparkstar Scope” · Apr 12, 2026
So... where's that update to remove ads like you did with Sonic CD, Sega?
★☆☆☆☆ Jim Morrison · May 6, 2026
Ads have ruined the gameplay...before, we at least had 3 lives + checkpoints, but now we only get 1...can you get any more greedy? Please be more greedy, pleaseeeee!!! Money is the most important thing in the world...please ignore the gameplay, just ruin it for us pleaseeeee
★☆☆☆☆ Sushma Tripathi · Apr 11, 2026
Are ring achcha game Hai kine banana jisne banana Hai ekadam achcha banana Hai thank you

Google Play Rating history and histogram

The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to July 2026

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Store listing

By SEGA, from Google Play
Description by SEGA Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
The classic Sonic arcade game that started it all is now optimized for mobile devices! If you love classic SEGA games, you’ll love playing Sonic the Hedgehog!

Race at lightning speed as Sonic the Hedgehog! Run through loop-de-loops as you collect rings. Rediscover the thrill of racing through all seven of classic Sonic the Hedgehog game zones! Help Sonic and his friends defeat the evil Mr. Eggman!

Sonic the Hedgehog joins the SEGA Forever classic arcade games collection, a treasure trove of free SEGA console classic games brought to life on mobile for the first time!

FEATURES
- Sonic is Now Optimized for Mobile. Sonic The Hedgehog now plays in widescreen at a smooth 60FPS offering unrivaled performance and the game’s legendary soundtrack has been fully re-mastered.
- Gotta Go Fast! Challenge yourself with the all-new Time Attack game mode.
- New Playable Characters! Play as Sonic’s friends Tails and Knuckles for the first time. Use their unique abilities to fly, climb, and glide around levels offering exciting new ways to explore.
- Classic Arcade Games. If you love classic games from the 90’s, you’ll have a blast playing Sonic the Hedgehog. The classic SEGA game, remastered for mobile devices brings you the best classic gameplay and optimizes the arcade experience!
- Video Game Controller Support. Sonic The Hedgehog on Android offers exclusive support for the Power A Moga, Nyko, XBOX, and all HID controllers.

Play the original Sonic the Hedgehog arcade game from SEGA! The fun classic arcade game that started it all is back for your mobile device! Run, jump and race through fun courses and levels. Unlock Sonic’s friends, including Tails and Knuckles!

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG VIDEO GAME TRIVIA
- Sonic Jam contained the first release of Sonic The Hedgehog that gave Sonic his spin dash move, which returns again in this mobile game remake!
- Sonic The Hedgehog was released in video game arcades on SEGA's Mega-Tech and Mega Play systems.
- While "Eggman" is Dr. Robotnik's nickname in the West, “Eggman” is his actual name in Japan.

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Privacy Policy: https://privacy.sega.com/en/soa-pp
Terms of Use: https://www.sega.com/EULA

Sonic The Hedgehog Classic is ad-supported and no in-app purchases are required to progress; ad-free play is available with an in-app purchase.

Other than for users known to be under 13, this game may include "Interest Based Ads" and may collect "Precise Location Data". Please see our privacy policy for more information.

© SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, Sonic the Hedgehog, SEGA Forever, and the SEGA Forever logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION or its affiliates.

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Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
0
App size
64.0 MB
Needs Android
6.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
5.0.0
Launched
June 2017
  • Jul 23, 2026Unpublished
  • Jul 8, 2026UpdateVersion 5.0.0
  • Oct 5, 2025UpdateVersion 4.0.6
  • Aug 19, 2025UpdateVersion 4.0.4
  • Jun 27, 2025UpdateVersion 4.0.3
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Play install range
50+ million
Launched
June 2017

About the app and developer

About Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic

Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic was an action app developed by SEGA. It was removed from Google Play Jul 23, 2026.

Install Statistics

Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic had been installed 76 million times before it became unavailable.

User Ratings

Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic was rated 4.05 out of 5 stars, based on 290 thousand ratings.

App Information

Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic was free. The app size was 63.97 MB. The last available version was 5.0.0. The last update was on July 8, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic required Android 6.0+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play since June 2017.

Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic was made and published by SEGA. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with SEGA. The app name, icon and description belong to SEGA and are shown as last published on Google Play.

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