Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. Dr.
- Released
- 2010
- Developer
- Sonic Team
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- unsupported
- Download
- Not stated
What is Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I?
The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. Dr.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 7 October 2010 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Publisher | Not recorded |
| Platforms | PlayStation Portable |
| Genres | platformer |
| Languages | 6 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q1194033, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
None declared
Hearing
None declared
Input
- Partial Controller Support
Difficulty
None declared
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | partial support |
| Cloud saves | No |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | unsupported |
| Download size | Not stated |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 300 most recent negative Steam reviews of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I on 30 August 2026 looking for recurring complaints. Nothing came up often enough to report: no theme was mentioned by more than 3% of them. That is not a claim that the game is bug-free, only that the people who disliked it were not agreeing about why.
Games like Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
24 games overlap with Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Sonic Forces, Geometry Dash and Sonic Lost World.
Common questions about Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
What platforms is Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I on?
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I is available on PlayStation Portable. It first released in 2010.
How much does Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I cost?
$9.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I?
40% of 3,874 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Mostly Negative. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I as unsupported on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
Who made Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I?
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I was developed by Sonic Team.