Stargate screenshot

Release year: 1994

Stargate

Category: ActionPlatformerRun-and-Gun

Step through the Stargate and into a dangerous new world where every mission could be your last. On the SEGA Genesis (Mega Drive), Stargate brings the 1994 sci-fi film to life with a mix of intense action, platforming, and exploration. You play as Colonel Jack O'Neil, leading a squad beyond Earth to confront Ra and his alien forces. Once the portal closes behind you, survival depends on quick reflexes, heavy firepower, and your ability to adapt.

Each level pushes you deeper into the mystery of the alien planet. From scorching deserts to hidden temples, you'll face enemy soldiers, deadly traps, and bosses that demand strategy as much as skill. Along the way, grenades, upgraded weapons, and secret passages give you an edge against the overwhelming odds.

What makes Stargate stand out is how it captures the atmosphere of the movie while delivering fast-paced SEGA action. It's cinematic, challenging, and packed with variety, keeping the tension high from start to finish.

Best of all, you can play Stargate online right here on our website. No console required - just step through the portal, take on Ra's army, and fight to save Earth from destruction.

Start
Start / Pause in game
Joystick
Movement
A
Jump
B
Fire
C
Grenade
Save / Restart / Load

Animated Screenshots

Stargate SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive title screen
Gameplay from Level 3 in Stargate on SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive
Gameplay from Level 5 in Stargate on SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive
Gameplay from Level 8 in Stargate on SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive

🕹ī¸ Cheats & Secrets

Every great SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive game hides a few tricks, and Stargate is no exception. Whether you want to make the journey easier with invincibility or skip ahead using level passwords, these cheats bring extra variety and replay value to the adventure.

First level gameplay in Stargate on SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive

Invincibility

This trick makes Colonel O'Neil nearly unstoppable.

  1. Start by entering a level password, but change the last symbol on the right to the next one immediately below.
  2. Once the level begins, press Enter to open the mission menu. Hold Space+L and press Enter again.
  3. O'Neil will now take no damage.

👉 You can even use this on the first level: leave all spaces blank except the last one, which should be Ra's Eye.

To return to normal gameplay, simply repeat the button sequence. Keep in mind, though, that stake pits will still harm you - invincibility doesn't cover those.

Password input screen in Stargate on SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive

Level Passwords

Here are some of the Stargate key level codes:

  • Level 2: Blank, Blank, Blank, Blank, Blank, Blank, Arch
  • Level 3: Blank, Blank, Arch, Blank, Beetle, Arch, Blank
  • Level 4: Blank, Blank, Arch, Blank, Beetle, Arch, Arch
  • Level 5: Blank, Eye, Blank, Blank, Beetle, Beetle, Blank
  • Level 7: Blank, Eye, Blank, Arch, Beetle, Boot, Blank
  • Level 8: Blank, Eye, Arch, Arch, Beetle, Boot, Arch
  • Level 9: Blank, Eye, Arch, Arch, Pyramid, Blank, Blank
  • Level 10: Eye, Blank, Boot, Blank, Pyramid, Blank, Arch

With these passwords, you can skip straight to the toughest missions without replaying the entire game. Perfect for practicing boss fights or revisiting your favorite stages.

💡 Did You Know?

🛠ī¸ Developer & Publisher

Stargate was created by Probe Entertainment, a British studio known for adapting popular films into video games, including Alien 3 and Judge Dredd. The publisher was Acclaim Entertainment, a major player in the 90s gaming scene that often handled big movie tie-ins. This combination gave the game both technical polish and wide distribution.

đŸ”Ģ Unlimited Ammo

Colonel O'Neil's machine gun comes with infinite ammo, so you'll never be left defenseless. However, the real depth comes from power-ups hidden throughout the levels. These pickups can temporarily boost your weapon with rapid fire, spread shots, or increased power, turning the gun into a much more versatile tool for different enemy encounters.

đŸ’Ŗ Grenade Arsenal

Grenades play a major role in the game's combat. O'Neil can stockpile up to 99 standard grenades, giving you plenty of explosive firepower. On top of that, you'll come across alien grenades that deal heavier damage and are especially useful against bosses. Smart players learn to balance grenade usage between clearing groups of soldiers and saving them for the toughest fights.

🗝ī¸ True Ending Requirement

Beating Ra at the end of the game doesn't automatically guarantee victory. To unlock the true ending, players must collect all 7 bomb components and all 7 hieroglyphs hidden across the stages. If even one is missing, the final outcome changes - a detail that adds replay value and encourages careful exploration of each level.

đŸē Repeated Boss Battles

Boss fights in Stargate aren't always one-and-done. The enemy commander Anubis actually appears twice, forcing players to adapt and fight him again under different conditions. This repetition raised the stakes and made the campaign feel more relentless, as familiar threats would return when least expected.

🎨 Strong Visuals

Many licensed games of the era were rushed and suffered from weak presentation, but Stargate stood out with high-quality sprite work and smooth animation. Characters were detailed, environments reflected the movie's atmosphere, and the alien world felt distinct and cinematic compared to other Genesis (and Mega Drive) titles.

đŸŽ¯ Control Criticism

Despite the strong visuals, players and critics often pointed to the stiff and sometimes unresponsive controls as a major drawback. Jumping, aiming, and shooting could feel awkward, especially compared to smoother action-platformers on the Genesis/Mega Drive. This made the game more challenging, not always by design.