Dungeon Master SNES box art

Super Nintendo · RPG

Dungeon Master

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1991 (originally 1987)
GenreRPG
DeveloperFTL Games
PublisherJVC
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1991, Dungeon Master is a role-playing game developed by FTL Games and published by JVC. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1987.

It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1991 include Final Fantasy IV, Lemmings and SimEarth.

Dungeon Master is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Dungeon Master is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Dungeon Master gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Dungeon Master cheats & codes

390 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Almost No Mana Loss (Must Have Enough To Cast)85B5-07D9
Food Meter Doesn't Go Down85CF-0F29
Water Meter Doesn't Go Down85C5-0FB9
1st Character Has 250 Maximum Hit PointsECDC-F26F
2nd Character Has 250 Maximum Hit PointsECDA-220F
3rd Character Has 250 Maximum Hit PointsECD3-B2D4

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Dungeon Master walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Dungeon Master FAQ

When did Dungeon Master come out on the SNES?

Dungeon Master was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991; the original game dates back to 1987.

Who made Dungeon Master?

It was developed by FTL Games and published by JVC.

Is Dungeon Master multiplayer?

No. Dungeon Master is a single-player game.

How long does Dungeon Master take to play?

As a role-playing game, Dungeon Master typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Dungeon Master 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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