Shooter · 1993
Super Turrican
The lost colony of Alterra is a completely man-made lifeworld abandoned long ago in a nearby galaxy. Alterra is actually five colonies in one. Each self-contained habitat has been separately bio-engineered by a powerful ecosystem generation network known as a Multiple Organism Unit Link. MORGUL, for short. Early…
Key facts
- Released
- 1 May 1993
- Genre
- Shooter · Action · Platformer
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Factor 5, Factor 5
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1993 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Super Turrican with friends?
No, Super Turrican is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Super Turrican on?
Super Turrican is available on Nintendo.
What games are like Super Turrican?
In the same spirit: Abuse, Contra 4 and Operation C.



