Turbo Outrun Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Racing

Turbo Outrun

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreRacing
DeveloperAM2
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesOutRun
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Turbo Outrun is a racing game released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by AM2 and published by SEGA.

Among the 45 Genesis racing games in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.

It is part of the OutRun series; on the Genesis you can also try Out Run 2019, Out Run and OutRunners. The series also appears on other systems with Out Run (Master System) and Out Run (TurboGrafx-16).

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Turbo Outrun is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Turbo Outrun gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Turbo Outrun cheats & codes

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

Infinte TimeFF9EF7:003C
Always Have Turbo AvailableFF9D29:0000

See all Turbo Outrun cheats

Turbo Outrun 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.

Turbo Outrun FAQ

Who made Turbo Outrun?

It was developed by AM2 and published by SEGA.

Is Turbo Outrun multiplayer?

No. Turbo Outrun is a single-player game.

How long does Turbo Outrun take to play?

As a racing game, Turbo Outrun 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 Turbo Outrun 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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