Home Alone Master System box art

Sega Master System · Platformer

Home Alone

SystemSega Master System
Released1993
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperProbe Entertainment
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesHome Alone
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Master System in 1993, Home Alone is a platformer developed by Probe Entertainment and published by SEGA.

It landed about 7 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1993 include Sonic Chaos, James Bond 007: The Duel and Winter Olympics.

It is part of the Home Alone series. The series also appears on other systems with Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (NES) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (SNES).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Home Alone is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Home Alone gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Home Alone cheats & codes

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

Infinite Time00C0-1540
Infinite Lives00C0-1809

See all Home Alone cheats

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Home Alone FAQ

When did Home Alone come out on the Master System?

Home Alone was released for the Sega Master System in 1993.

Who made Home Alone?

It was developed by Probe Entertainment and published by SEGA.

Is Home Alone multiplayer?

No. Home Alone is a single-player game.

How long does Home Alone take to play?

As a platformer, Home Alone typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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