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Outlander
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Mindscape |
| Publisher | Mindscape |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Mindscape, Outlander arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as an action game.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.
Mindscape also made Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball, Tommy Moe's Winter Extreme: Skiing & Snowboarding and Out to Lunch for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 SNES 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 Outlander 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.
Outlander cheats & codes
55 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With More Car Ammo | D980-47A1 |
|---|---|
| Start With Less Car Ammo | DD80-47A1 |
| Start With More Handgun Ammo | 1A89-4FD1 |
| Start With Less Handgun Ammo | FD89-4FD1 |
| Infinite Handgun Ammo | DD69-45A4 |
| Car Ammo Worth Nothing On Pick-Up | DD67-C1A4 |
Outlander 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.
Outlander FAQ
When did Outlander come out on the SNES?
Outlander was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Outlander?
It was developed by Mindscape.
Is Outlander multiplayer?
No. Outlander is a single-player game.
How long does Outlander take to play?
As an action game, Outlander 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 Outlander 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.