Yoshi's Cookie SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Puzzle

Yoshi's Cookie

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993 (originally 1992)
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperBullet Proof Software
PublisherBullet Proof Software
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesYoshi puzzle
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Bullet Proof Software, Yoshi's Cookie arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a puzzle game. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1992.

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. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

It is part of the Yoshi puzzle series. The series also appears on other systems with Yoshi's Cookie (NES) and Yoshi (NES). Bullet Proof Software also made Tetris Battle Gaiden for the SNES.

Yoshi's Cookie 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Yoshi's Cookie 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.

Yoshi's Cookie gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Yoshi's Cookie cheats & codes

26 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

All 99 Action Rounds0AA18B62
Unlimited Puzzle Mode Moves0AF6CDAD

See all Yoshi's Cookie cheats

Yoshi's Cookie 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.

Yoshi's Cookie FAQ

When did Yoshi's Cookie come out on the SNES?

Yoshi's Cookie was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993; the original game dates back to 1992.

Who made Yoshi's Cookie?

It was developed by Bullet Proof Software.

Is Yoshi's Cookie multiplayer?

Yes. Yoshi's Cookie supports up to 2 players.

How long does Yoshi's Cookie take to play?

As a puzzle game, Yoshi's Cookie 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 Yoshi's Cookie 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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