Dexterity Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Puzzle

Dexterity

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy
Released1990
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Game Boy in 1990, Dexterity is a puzzle game developed by SNK.

It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include DuckTales, The Final Fantasy Legend and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan. Among the 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

SNK also made The King of Fighters '95 for the Game Boy.

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've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Dexterity 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.

Dexterity gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Dexterity cheats & codes

11 codes on file (Xploder, Other codes). Here are a few Xploder codes to start with:

Unendlich Leben$0D24A3DD

See all Dexterity cheats

Dexterity walkthroughs & guides

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

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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.

Dexterity FAQ

When did Dexterity come out on the Game Boy?

Dexterity was released for the Game Boy in 1990.

Who made Dexterity?

It was developed by SNK.

Is Dexterity multiplayer?

No. Dexterity is a single-player game.

How long does Dexterity take to play?

As a puzzle game, Dexterity 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 Dexterity 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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