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3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Puzzle

Lemmings

Certified classic

System3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Released1994 (originally 1991)
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperRockstar North
PublisherSCE Studio Liverpool
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesLemmings
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 11

Released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1994, Lemmings is a puzzle game developed by Rockstar North and published by SCE Studio Liverpool. This 3DO release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991.

It came out in the 3DO's second year on the market. Other notable 3DO releases from 1994 include The Need for Speed, Gex and Way of the Warrior. Among the 7 3DO puzzle games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

It is part of the Lemmings series. The series also appears on other systems with Lemmings (SNES) and Lemmings (Genesis).

Lemmings supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the 3DO's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Lemmings is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Lemmings gameplay screenshot on 3DO
In-game screenshot (3DO)

Lemmings walkthroughs & guides

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Lemmings FAQ

When did Lemmings come out on the 3DO?

Lemmings was released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1994; the original game dates back to 1991.

Who made Lemmings?

It was developed by Rockstar North and published by SCE Studio Liverpool.

Is Lemmings multiplayer?

Yes. Lemmings supports up to 2 players.

How long does Lemmings take to play?

As a puzzle game, Lemmings typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Lemmings on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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