Winter Olympic Games Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Winter Olympic Games

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperU.S. Gold
PublisherTiertex
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Winter Olympic Games is a sports game released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by U.S. Gold and published by Tiertex.

It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer.

U.S. Gold also made Flashback, Winter Olympics and Olympic Gold for the Genesis.

Winter Olympic Games supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Winter Olympic Games is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Winter Olympic Games gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Winter Olympic Games cheats & codes

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

Infinite Ammo (Biathlon)FFE65F:09

See all Winter Olympic Games cheats

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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.

Winter Olympic Games FAQ

When did Winter Olympic Games come out on the Genesis?

Winter Olympic Games was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made Winter Olympic Games?

It was developed by U.S. Gold and published by Tiertex.

Is Winter Olympic Games multiplayer?

Yes. Winter Olympic Games supports up to 4 players.

How long does Winter Olympic Games take to play?

As a sports game, Winter Olympic Games 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.

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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