Stargate Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Puzzle

Stargate

SystemGame Boy
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperProbe Entertainment
PublisherAcclaim
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Probe Entertainment and published by Acclaim, Stargate arrived on the Game Boy as a puzzle game.

Probe Entertainment also made Batman Forever, Primal Rage and Judge Dredd for the Game Boy.

Stargate 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 quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Stargate 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.

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

Stargate cheats & codes

17 codes on file (Game Genie). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Tile Counter Doesn't Work008-22B-E6E
Tiles All Look Blank But Aren'tC92-74D-C49
The Bottom Of The Tiles Are Always Tile One0E9-7DB-80E 019-7EB-D53
The Bottom Of The Tiles Are Always Tile Two0E9-7DB-80E 029-7EB-D53
The Bottom Of The Tiles Are Always Tile Three0E9-7DB-80E 039-7EB-D53
The Bottom Of The Tiles Are Always Tile Four0E9-7DB-80E 049-7EB-D53

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Stargate walkthroughs & guides

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

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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.

Stargate FAQ

Who made Stargate?

It was developed by Probe Entertainment and published by Acclaim.

Is Stargate multiplayer?

Yes. Stargate supports up to 2 players.

How long does Stargate take to play?

As a puzzle game, Stargate 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.

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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