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Super Nintendo · Puzzle / Strategy
Lemmings
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | Sunsoft |
| Publisher | Psygnosis |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Lemmings |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 30 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1991, Lemmings is a puzzle game developed by Sunsoft and published by Psygnosis. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.
It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1991 include Final Fantasy IV, SimEarth and Super Castlevania IV. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Lemmings series; on the SNES you can also try Lemmings 2: The Tribes. The series also appears on other systems with Lemmings (Genesis) and Lemmings (Master System). Sunsoft also made Justice League Task Force, The Death and Return of Superman and Daffy Duck: The Marvin Missions for the SNES.
Lemmings 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
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Lemmings 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.
Lemmings cheats & codes
441 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Climbers If You Start With At Least 1 | C984-A467 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Floaters If You Start With At Least 1 | C98F-AD07 |
| Infinite Bombers If You Start With At Least 1 | C987-A407 |
| Infinite Blockers If You Start With At Least 1 | C984-6DA7 |
| Infinite Builders If You Start With At Least 1 | C98E-6D07 |
| Infinite Bashers If You Start With At Least 1 | C982-6FD7 |
Lemmings 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.
Lemmings FAQ
When did Lemmings come out on the SNES?
Lemmings was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991.
Who made Lemmings?
It was developed by Sunsoft and published by Psygnosis.
Is Lemmings multiplayer?
Yes. Lemmings supports up to 2 players.
How long does Lemmings take to play?
As a puzzle game, Lemmings 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 Lemmings 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.