Klax Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Puzzle

Klax

Deep cut

SystemSega Game Gear
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperTengen
PublisherTengen
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Tengen, Klax arrived on the Sega Game Gear as a puzzle game.

Among the 18 Game Gear puzzle games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

Tengen also made Popils, Marble Madness and Paperboy 2 for the Game Gear.

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

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 Gear 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 Klax 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.

Klax gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Klax cheats & codes

22 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Unlimited Dropped Tiles003-28C-19A
Start On Wave 25, 30 Or 35197-3CD-E6E
Start On Wave 50, 55 Or 60327-3CD-E6E
Start On Wave 99 (Don't Choose 104 Or 109)637-3CD-E6E
Randomizes Goal For Completing Each Wave008-72D-193

See all Klax cheats

Klax walkthroughs & guides

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

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Klax FAQ

Who made Klax?

It was developed by Tengen.

Is Klax multiplayer?

No. Klax is a single-player game.

How long does Klax take to play?

As a puzzle game, Klax 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 Klax 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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