Sonic Mania: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
Comparison table
Sonic Mania Decompilation
Availability
- Status
- —
- Platforms
- —
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 14d ago
- Stars
- 806
- Contributors
- 14
- Engine
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- Yes
- Modding support
- —
- Multiplayer
- —
Sonic-Mania-Decompilation
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows, Xbox One, PS4, Switch
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 2d ago
- Stars
- 792
- Contributors
- 14
- Engine
- SDL2
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesRequires assets from the official Sonic Mania (Plus) release; project will not run without them.
- Modding support
- YesBuilt-in mod loader with API calls for smooth modding experience.
- Multiplayer
- Competitive PvP, Co-op
| Title | Sonic Mania Decompilation | Sonic-Mania-Decompilation |
|---|---|---|
| Status | — | Playable |
| Platforms | — | Windows, Xbox One, PS4, Switch |
| Play in browser | No | No |
| Mobile | No | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Active | Active |
| Last updated | 14d ago | 2d ago |
| Stars | 806 | 792 |
| Contributors | 14 | 14 |
| Engine | — | SDL2 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | Yes | YesRequires assets from the official Sonic Mania (Plus) release; project will not run without them. |
| Modding support | — | YesBuilt-in mod loader with API calls for smooth modding experience. |
| Multiplayer | — | Competitive PvP, Co-op |
Known limitations
Sonic-Mania-Decompilation
- compatibility: Netflix Games version is not supported.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Sonic Mania clones on this page open source?
Yes — every clone catalogued here is an open-source project. Availability, license, and development-status details for each one are listed in the comparison table above.
Do I need to own the original Sonic Mania to play these clones?
Sonic Mania Decompilation and Sonic-Mania-Decompilation require original game assets to play.
Which Sonic Mania clone is the most actively maintained?
Sonic Mania Decompilation and Sonic-Mania-Decompilation are currently under active development, based on recent commit activity. See the "Development status" row above for every clone's current status.
See the full write-up for each clone, or go back to Sonic Mania.