Fatal Labyrinth Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · RPG

Fatal Labyrinth

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1990
GenreRPG
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by SEGA, Fatal Labyrinth arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990 as a role-playing game.

It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP. Among the 37 Genesis RPGs in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Fatal Labyrinth is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Fatal Labyrinth gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Fatal Labyrinth cheats & codes

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

Level 99FF9412:99
Character Title ModifierFF9414:XX
Infinite/Max "F"FF941C:99
Infinite/Max "AR" (Armor)FF9416:99
Infinite/Max "PW"FF9418:99
Infinite/Max HP PointsFF9410:99 FF9411:99

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Fatal Labyrinth walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Fatal Labyrinth FAQ

When did Fatal Labyrinth come out on the Genesis?

Fatal Labyrinth was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.

Who made Fatal Labyrinth?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Fatal Labyrinth multiplayer?

No. Fatal Labyrinth is a single-player game.

How long does Fatal Labyrinth take to play?

As a role-playing game, Fatal Labyrinth typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Fatal Labyrinth 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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