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Commodore 64 · Puzzle
Lemmings
Certified classic
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Rockstar North |
| Publisher | SCE Studio Liverpool |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Lemmings |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Lemmings is a puzzle game developed by Rockstar North and published by SCE Studio Liverpool.
Among the 48 C64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Lemmings series. The series also appears on other systems with Lemmings (SNES) and Lemmings (Genesis). Rockstar North also made Blood Money and Menace for the C64.
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 C64'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 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Lemmings.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Lemmings FAQ
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.