Oddworld Adventures Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

Oddworld Adventures

SystemGame Boy
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperSaffire
PublisherGT Interactive Software Corp.
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesOddworld
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy, Oddworld Adventures is a platformer developed by Saffire and published by GT Interactive Software Corp..

It is part of the Oddworld series. The series also appears on other systems with Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee (PS1) and Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus (PS1). Saffire also made James Bond 007 for the Game Boy.

Oddworld Adventures is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Oddworld Adventures is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Oddworld Adventures gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Oddworld Adventures cheats & codes

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

Infinite Held Item0101XXC6

See all Oddworld Adventures cheats

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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.

Oddworld Adventures FAQ

Who made Oddworld Adventures?

It was developed by Saffire and published by GT Interactive Software Corp..

Is Oddworld Adventures multiplayer?

No. Oddworld Adventures is a single-player game.

How long does Oddworld Adventures take to play?

As a platformer, Oddworld Adventures 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.

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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