Lemmings 2: The Tribes
Lemmings 2: The Tribes — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Lemmings 2: The Tribes on?
- Lemmings 2: The Tribes was released on DOS, Amiga, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Acorn Archimedes, FM Towns.
- When did Lemmings 2: The Tribes release?
- Lemmings 2: The Tribes was first released on December 31, 1993.
About Lemmings 2: The Tribes
By now, you'll probably be aware of the horrible plight the Lemmings face. Not only do they have to leave their lovely little hovels for good,but they also have to escape their island before they perish in the Darkness that's coming. Your objective therefore is to save as many Lemmings as possible from each tribe and help them escape the Island. The DOS version has a different sounding soundtrack due to the different sound card, but is otherwise identical.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- DOS, Amiga, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Acorn Archimedes, FM Towns
- Developer
- DMA Design
- Publisher
- Psygnosis
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Themes
- Science fiction, Historical, Comedy
- Series
- Lemmings
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1994 | $17 | $37 | — | 91% | Low |
Also released on: DOS · Amiga · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Atari ST/STE · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Game Boy · Acorn Archimedes · FM Towns. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $9 | $22 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $7.29 in Oct 2007, $9.99 five years ago, and $17.10 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $21 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $3.75 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $6.21 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $4.90 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $3.43 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $3.44 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $8.94 | $12.00 |
| Jan 2016 | $6.99 | $14.27 |
| Jan 2017 | $9.99 | $22 |
| Jan 2018 | $9.52 | $17.23 |
| Jan 2019 | $8.25 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2020 | $10.13 | $13.07 |
| Jan 2021 | $8.21 | $20 |
| Jan 2022 | $12.00 | $27 |
| Jan 2023 | $14.60 | $29 |
| Jan 2024 | $12.30 | $24 |
| Jan 2025 | $11.52 | $25 |
| Jan 2026 | $16.87 | $32 |
| Oct 2026 | $17.10 | $37 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 1994 | — | 053203013650 | — |
| Europe / PAL | November 1994 | T-113036-50 | — | 171-6329A · MPR-17026-SM |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1994
- Authenticity
- Low
A clever puzzle sequel on the Genesis that costs a bit more in the US than most US carts and far less in Europe.
This is the Genesis version of Lemmings 2: The Tribes. Digital Developments is credited as developer of the cartridge, with Psygnosis as publisher, and it came out in 1994 in North America and in November 1994 in Europe. The game began on the Amiga and other computers in 1993. It is a puzzle strategy game in which you guide lemmings to the exit using a set of skills, now with an overarching story and levels based on different tribes of lemmings.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Pro Issue 43 | April 1995 | 91% |
“The new lemmings characters do offer novel gameplay, but after a while you'll discover that it's just the same old thing in a different package. An okay title, but by no means an essential purchase.”
“‘Superb sequel that's even more addictive than its predecessor. The Lemmings now have nearty 50 different ‘kills to use in 120 brain-bending stages. You'll be”
How the Sega Genesis version differs
For consoles including the Mega Drive, the game was modified to support reduced levels, skills and numbers of lemmings on-screen.
Also on other platforms
Amiga · Atari ST · MS-DOS · Super NES · Game Boy · Acorn Archimedes · FM Towns
- Super NES. The Super NES version supports the Super NES Mouse, and the Super Scope through a hidden easter egg; Mike Dailly called it one of the most complex games he had written.
- Amiga. Lemmings 2 first came out on MS-DOS, Amiga and Atari ST on February 26, 1993, before the console ports.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits above the middle. The European cart usually costs much less than the US one, both loose and complete. Sega Retro lists it as using the six-button pad and as working with the Sega Mouse, which suits a point-and-click puzzle game. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
Lemmings 2: The Tribes screenshots
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