Sega Game Gear · Puzzle / Strategy
Lemmings
Certified classic
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | Probe Software |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Lemmings |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Released for the Sega Game Gear, Lemmings is a puzzle game developed by Probe Software and published by SEGA. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.
Among the 18 Game Gear puzzle games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Lemmings series. The series also appears on other systems with Lemmings (SNES) and Lemmings (Genesis). Probe Software also made Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat II and Alien 3 for the Game Gear.
Lemmings 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 want to experience one of the Game Gear's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Lemmings 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.
Lemmings cheats & codes
35 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Use Of All Types Of Lemmings | 00D-34D-19E |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time | 009-FFF-3BE |
| 1 Lemming Equals 100 | 3E8-57C-082
3E8-59C-805
648-5AC-E64 |
Lemmings walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Lemmings.
If you like Lemmings, the Matrix also picks…
Bust-a-Move Pocket Deep cut
ChuChu Rocket! Deep cut
Yoshi's Cookie Classic
Clu Clu Land Classic
Tetris Classic
Playing Game Gear games today
Game Gear games are compact, colorful and closely related to the Master System library, so they are quick to dive into.
Lemmings FAQ
Who made Lemmings?
It was developed by Probe Software and published by SEGA.
Is Lemmings multiplayer?
Yes. Lemmings supports up to 2 players.
How long does Lemmings take to play?
As a puzzle game, Lemmings 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 Lemmings 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.