Survival Kids GBC box art

Game Boy Color · RPG

Survival Kids

SystemGame Boy Color
Released1999
GenreRPG
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy Color in 1999, Survival Kids is a role-playing game developed by Konami.

It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch.

Konami also made Metal Gear Solid, Frogger and Spawn for the GBC.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Survival Kids is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Survival Kids gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Survival Kids cheats & codes

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

Level Modifier01??EEC5
Hunger Modifier01??F0C5
Water Modifier01??F2C5
Fatigue Modifier01??F4C5
Infinite Health0164EEC5
Infinite Water In Canteen0103E6C5

See all Survival Kids cheats

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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.

Survival Kids FAQ

When did Survival Kids come out on the GBC?

Survival Kids was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.

Who made Survival Kids?

It was developed by Konami.

Is Survival Kids multiplayer?

No. Survival Kids is a single-player game.

How long does Survival Kids take to play?

As a role-playing game, Survival Kids typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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