Tsukikomori SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Adventure

Tsukikomori

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1996
GenreAdventure
DeveloperPandora Box
PublisherBanpresto
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Tsukikomori is an adventure game released in 1996 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Pandora Box and published by Banpresto.

It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Among the 18 SNES adventure games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

Pandora Box also made Battle Soccer: Field no Hasha, Gakkou de atta Kowai Hanashi and Traverse: Starlight & Prairie for the SNES.

Tsukikomori 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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Tsukikomori is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Tsukikomori gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Tsukikomori 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.

Tsukikomori FAQ

When did Tsukikomori come out on the SNES?

Tsukikomori was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.

Who made Tsukikomori?

It was developed by Pandora Box and published by Banpresto.

Is Tsukikomori multiplayer?

No. Tsukikomori is a single-player game.

How long does Tsukikomori take to play?

As an adventure game, Tsukikomori typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Tsukikomori 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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