Lemmings Lynx box art

Atari Lynx · Puzzle / Strategy

Lemmings

Certified classic

SystemAtari Lynx
Released1993 (originally 1991)
GenrePuzzle, Strategy
DeveloperDMA Design
PublisherPsygnosis
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesLemmings
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 8

Lemmings is a puzzle game released in 1993 for the Atari Lynx, developed by DMA Design and published by Psygnosis. This Lynx release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.

It landed about 4 years into the Lynx's life. Other notable Lynx releases from 1993 include Desert Strike, BattleWheels and Gordo 106. Among the 7 Lynx puzzle games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

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

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

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 Lynx
In-game screenshot (Lynx)

Lemmings walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Lynx games today

The Lynx library is small, so it is easy to find its best games, and it remains a cult favorite among handheld collectors.

Lemmings FAQ

When did Lemmings come out on the Lynx?

Lemmings was released for the Atari Lynx in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.

Who made Lemmings?

It was developed by DMA Design and published by Psygnosis.

Is Lemmings multiplayer?

No. Lemmings is a single-player game.

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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