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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
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| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Tengen |
| Publisher | Mindscape |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Indiana Jones |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Tengen and published by Mindscape, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II.
It is part of the Indiana Jones series; on the NES you can also try Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. The series also appears on other systems with Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine (N64) and Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures (SNES). Tengen also made Shinobi, Toobin' and Klax for the NES.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom cheats & codes
31 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SZEXOKVK |
|---|---|
| Start With 1 Life | AEKLULGA |
| Start With 10 Lives | PEKLULGE |
| Start With 15 Lives | TEKLULGE |
| Always Keep Sword | SZSZGUVK |
| Always Keep Gun | SZUXZVVK |
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom FAQ
When did Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom come out on the NES?
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.
Who made Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom?
It was developed by Tengen and published by Mindscape.
Is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom multiplayer?
No. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a single-player game.
How long does Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom take to play?
As an action game, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 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.
Read more about Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 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.