Todd's Adventures in Slime World

Developer: Epyx

Publisher: Atari Corporation, Micro World, Renovation Products

Aug 25, 1990

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
non linear
discrete levels

Combat

action
timer

Features

Co-op

Sub-Genre

proto-Metroidvania

Summary

You are Todd, the explorer of new worlds. It's your adventure to travel deep into Slime World, the gooiest, drippiest place around. There are scary blobs to shoot and lots of objects and weapons to find. "Link up" with up to seven of your fellow slimers for an awesome multiplayer adventure.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Where to play

Sega
- Genesis
Retro / Etc.
- Other

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Todd's Adventures in Slime World

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