Sonic CD Classic

Experience the legendary Sonic platformer that started it all—a time travel adventure where you race through past, present, and future to save Amy Rose and stop Dr. Eggman's sinister Metal Sonic.

Sonic CD Classic brings one of gaming's most influential classics to your mobile device. Travel across beautifully designed levels that shift through multiple eras, each with its own unique challenges and secrets. Your mission is to collect all seven Time Stones—the key to defeating Dr. Eggman and rescuing Amy Rose from danger. Master Sonic's iconic spin dash and super peel out moves to zoom through stages at breakneck speed, discovering hidden paths and time zones along the way.

This remastered version captures everything that made the original unforgettable. Unlock Miles "Tails" Prower by clearing the game, and enjoy both the US and Japanese soundtracks that originally defined regional versions of this classic. You'll experience the game that first let Sonic speak—leave him standing idle for three minutes to hear his iconic voice. The inclusion of full motion video cutscenes and dual endings rewards players for exploring every corner of the game.

As part of SEGA Forever, the collection of beloved SEGA console classics on mobile, Sonic CD Classic is completely free to play. Your progress saves automatically, so you can pick up right where you left off. Compete globally on leaderboards to prove you're the fastest hedgehog around. Connect HID-compatible controllers for a console-like experience that brings the original gameplay to life.

Sonic CD Classic stands apart as a historic entry in the Sonic franchise—the first game to feature CD-quality Red Book audio and the first to introduce Amy Rose and Metal Sonic to the world. Originally released on SEGA CD in 1993, it became the system's best-selling title with 1.5 million copies sold. This modern remaster, crafted by Christian Whitehead (creator of Sonic Mania), preserves the magic while optimizing it for mobile play.

Whether you're reliving childhood memories or discovering this landmark platformer for the first time, Sonic CD Classic delivers the timeless gameplay, memorable characters, and high-speed action that defined a generation. Play free today—no in-app purchases required to experience the full adventure.