Klax GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Puzzle / Strategy

Klax

SystemGame Boy Color
GenrePuzzle, Strategy
DeveloperAtari Games
PublisherMidway
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 3

Klax is a puzzle game released for the Game Boy Color, developed by Atari Games and published by Midway. This GBC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.

Among the 38 GBC puzzle games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Klax 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.

Klax gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Klax cheats & codes

1 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Misses/Lives0100B6C2

See all Klax cheats

Klax walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Klax.

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Playing GBC games today

GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.

Klax FAQ

Who made Klax?

It was developed by Atari Games and published by Midway.

Is Klax multiplayer?

No. Klax is a single-player game.

How long does Klax take to play?

As a puzzle game, Klax 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 Klax 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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