Retro Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game Series Collection
Since their 1989 arcade debut, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been a staple of action gaming. Based on Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s comics, the games let players control Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael in chaotic beat-’em-ups, platformers, and modern metroidvanias.
Core Gameplay & Legacy
- Arcade Classics: TMNT (1989) and Turtles in Time (1991) defined co-op beat-’em-ups with pizza-powered combat- 2D Era: Hyperstone Heist (Genesis) and TMNT IV (SNES) expanded the franchise’s reach
- 3D Experiments: TMNT: Mutant Nightmare (2005) and Out of the Shadows (2013) mixed brawling with stealth
- Modern Revivals: Shredder’s Revenge (2022) revived pixel-art nostalgia, while The Last Ronin (2024) adapts the dark comic storyline
Cultural Footprint
With 50+ games across consoles, TMNT popularized couch co-op and licensed tie-ins. The 1987 cartoon’s theme song remains iconic, and the series has inspired toys, films (including 2023’s Mutant Mayhem), and even a Fortnite crossover.Why Players Love TMNT
From pizza heals to “Cowabunga!” one-liners, the games capture the Turtles’ humor and brotherly dynamics. Whether reliving arcade memories or discovering new entries, TMNT delivers timeless, shell-shocking fun.🎮All Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Retro Games
The first TMNT game for NES puts you in control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they battle through New York City to rescue April O'Neil and defeat the evil Shredder. Features unique abilities for each turtle and vehicle stages.
The faithful NES adaptation of Konami's hit arcade beat 'em up lets players control all four Turtles in their quest to rescue April O'Neil from Shredder. Features cooperative multiplayer and signature pizza power-ups.
The Turtles' ultimate NES adventure! Battle through 8 stages across NYC and airborne battleships to stop Krang and Shredder from lifting Manhattan into space.
TMNT: Tournament Fighters is a 1993 fighting game developed by Konami for the NES. Featuring characters from the TMNT universe, it offers one-on-one combat with special moves and unique stages. The game includes story modes for each turtle and a versus mode for multiplayer battles.
The heroic turtles battle through time to stop Krang and Shredder's latest scheme in this arcade-style beat 'em up. Features 4-player simultaneous action, time-traveling stages, and the iconic 'throw enemies at the screen' attack.
A modern reimagining of the classic TMNT beat 'em ups, featuring hand-drawn visuals, new playable characters, and enhanced combat mechanics. Join the Turtles as they battle Shredder and the Foot Clan across New York City.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist is a 1992 beat 'em up game developed by Konami for the Sega Genesis. While sharing similarities with Turtles in Time, it features an original storyline where Shredder steals the Hyperstone to shrink Manhattan, forcing the Turtles to battle through iconic TMNT villains across six action-packed stages.
A classic Genesis beat 'em up featuring all four turtles with unique move sets. Battle through NYC streets against Shredder's forces with enhanced graphics and new combo attacks.
This 1993 Genesis exclusive sequel to the Hyperstone Heist features the Turtles battling Shredder's revived Foot Clan across New York. Players switch between Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael with unique move sets in this side-scrolling beat 'em up with destructible environments and special team-up attacks.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time is a 1991 arcade beat 'em up game developed and published by Konami. It is the sequel to the 1989 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game. Players control the four Ninja Turtles as they battle through time to stop Shredder and Krang from altering history.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 1989 beat 'em up arcade game developed and published by Konami. Based on the popular animated series, players control one of the four Ninja Turtles - Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, or Raphael - as they fight through waves of Foot Clan ninjas to rescue their friend April O'Neil and mentor Splinter from Shredder.
Based on the 2003 animated series, this side-scrolling beat 'em up lets players control Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello or Raphael through 14 action-packed levels across New York City. Features cooperative multiplayer and each turtle's unique weapons and abilities.
TMNT is a 2007 side-scrolling beat-'em-up developed by Ubisoft Montreal for the Game Boy Advance, tying into the CGI film of the same name. Rather than a lazy console port, Ubisoft built a completely original 2.5D brawler that channels the spirit of classic TMNT arcade games. Players guide Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo through acrobatic combat across New York City streets, rooftops, and sewers, with each turtle receiving an exclusive chapter that explores their personal struggles with family and duty.
Konami's answer to Street Fighter II features the Heroes in a Half Shell in their first dedicated fighting game. With 10 playable characters including TMNT favorites and original fighters, it delivers fast-paced combat with signature turtle techniques and special moves.
The definitive TMNT beat 'em up transports the Heroes in a Half Shell through time to battle Shredder across history. Features four-player support via multitap, iconic throwing mechanics, and the legendary Technodrome stage.
The third TMNT Game Boy title introduces Metroidvania-style gameplay where players start as Michelangelo, rescuing captured brothers to gain new abilities. Features RPG elements, transformable turtles, and the series' first female villain: the fly mutant Scumbug.
The first TMNT game for Game Boy, featuring side-scrolling action across 5 stages. Play as Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello or Raphael to stop Shredder and the Foot Clan from brainwashing New Yorkers.