Superman Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

Superman

SystemGame Boy
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperTitus
PublisherTitus
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesSuperman
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Titus, Superman arrived on the Game Boy as a platformer.

It is part of the Superman series. The series also appears on other systems with Superman (N64) and Superman (2600). Titus also made Titus the Fox, The Blues Brothers: Jukebox Adventure and Indien dans la Ville, Un for the Game Boy.

Superman 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 Superman 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.

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

Superman cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health01282DC1
All Keys0106BEC4

See all Superman 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.

Superman FAQ

Who made Superman?

It was developed by Titus.

Is Superman multiplayer?

No. Superman is a single-player game.

How long does Superman take to play?

As a platformer, Superman 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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