The Adventures of Tom Sawyer NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1989
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperWinkySoft
PublisherSETA Corporation
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Developed by WinkySoft and published by SETA Corporation, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 as an action game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 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.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer cheats & codes

51 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer walkthroughs & guides

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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.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer FAQ

When did The Adventures of Tom Sawyer come out on the NES?

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.

Who made The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

It was developed by WinkySoft and published by SETA Corporation.

Is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer multiplayer?

Yes. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer supports up to 2 players.

How long does The Adventures of Tom Sawyer take to play?

As an action game, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 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 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 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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