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Game Boy · Simulation

Harvest Moon GB

Certified classic

SystemGame Boy
Released1997
GenreSimulation
DeveloperVictor Interactive
PublisherNatsume
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesHarvest Moon
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

Developed by Victor Interactive and published by Natsume, Harvest Moon GB arrived on the Game Boy in 1997 as a simulation game.

It landed about 8 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1997 include Castlevania Legends, Donkey Kong Land III and Pocket Bomberman. Among the 11 Game Boy simulation games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

It is part of the Harvest Moon series. The series also appears on other systems with Harvest Moon (SNES) and Harvest Moon 64 (N64).

Harvest Moon GB 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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending

What playing Harvest Moon GB is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Harvest Moon GB gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Harvest Moon GB cheats & codes

65 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Crossant00F-EEA
Infinite Rice Ball000-0E9
Infinite Meat Dumpling000-2E9
Infinite Wild Grape Juice00F-FEA
Infinite Green Tea000-1E9
Never Get TiredFA9-FFE

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Harvest Moon GB walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Harvest Moon GB FAQ

When did Harvest Moon GB come out on the Game Boy?

Harvest Moon GB was released for the Game Boy in 1997.

Who made Harvest Moon GB?

It was developed by Victor Interactive and published by Natsume.

Is Harvest Moon GB multiplayer?

Yes. Harvest Moon GB supports up to 2 players.

How long does Harvest Moon GB take to play?

As a simulation game, Harvest Moon GB typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Harvest Moon GB 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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