Operation C Classic
Game Boy · Action
Alleyway
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1989, Alleyway is an action game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
It belongs to the Game Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1989 include Super Mario Land, Tetris and Castlevania: The Adventure. Among the 97 Game Boy action games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
Intelligent Systems also made Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru, Yakuman and Tetris Attack for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Alleyway is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Alleyway cheats & codes
42 codes on file (GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 010344CA |
|---|---|
| Stage Modifier | 01??45CA |
| Infinite Time | 015F48CA |
| Max High Score | 018922C8
018926C8
01891EC8
01891AC8 |
| Max Top Score | 01893AC8
018936C8
018932C8
01892EC8 |
Alleyway walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Alleyway.
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Alleyway FAQ
When did Alleyway come out on the Game Boy?
Alleyway was released for the Game Boy in 1989.
Who made Alleyway?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Alleyway multiplayer?
No. Alleyway is a single-player game.
How long does Alleyway take to play?
As an action game, Alleyway typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Alleyway 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.