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Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle
Stack-Up
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Stack-Up is a puzzle game released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Nintendo.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber. Among the 49 NES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
Stack-Up supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Stack-Up is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Stack-Up walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Stack-Up.
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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.
Stack-Up FAQ
When did Stack-Up come out on the NES?
Stack-Up was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
Who made Stack-Up?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Stack-Up multiplayer?
Yes. Stack-Up supports up to 2 players.
How long does Stack-Up take to play?
As a puzzle game, Stack-Up 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 Stack-Up 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.