What native port or recompilation (recomp) projects exist for Sonic the Hedgehog 3?

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has 1 documented community project(s): Sonic3Recomp (mstan/Sonic3AndKnucklesRecomp:sonic3). Technical approach: Static recompilation. Supported target platforms: Windows.

What game files or assets are required to run Sonic3Recomp?

Your own matching Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Genesis ROM; accepted CRC32 9BC192CE. Each of the three game programs requires its corresponding cartridge.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Port & Recomp (Sonic3Recomp)

Sonic3Recomp

Experimental

by mstan★ 18Updated 2026-10-22

Windows

Devices: Windows x64 v0.5.3; older Linux v0.5.2 is not the selected target
Assets: Your own matching Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Genesis ROM; accepted CRC32 9BC192CE. Each of the three game programs requires its corresponding cartridge.
Notes: Native 68000 recompilation. The release checks original stage routes and retained native state; not every ending/alternate route is certified. Keep normal cartridge saves when updating. Extra imported campaigns and Mighty/Shadow shown in newer source are not included in v0.5.3. Extra-game mods need their own inputs. Current selection is Windows v0.5.3; Linux downloads remain at v0.5.2.
Approach: Static recompilation
Source platform: Genesis / Mega Drive
Version: v0.5.3 · 2026-10-18

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Sonic3Recomp

What native port or recompilation (recomp) projects exist for Sonic the Hedgehog 3?

What game files or assets are required to run Sonic3Recomp?

Sonic 3 & Knuckles

Sonic & Knuckles

Super Mario 64

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask