The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (video game)

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a video game based on the Mark Twain novel of the same name. Multiple games under this title have been released across various platforms, though their content and gameplay mechanics differ significantly.

A common version is a platforming game developed by Beam Software and released by SETA Corporation for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1989 in Japan and in 1990 in North America and Europe. In this game, the player controls Tom Sawyer as he navigates various levels inspired by events in the book, such as whitewashing the fence, exploring caves, and attending his own funeral. Gameplay typically involves jumping, avoiding enemies, and collecting items. The game is noted for its relatively high difficulty.

Other games also exist under the same name or similar titles. These may include different genres, target different age groups, and be available on different platforms, such as PC and mobile devices. The quality and faithfulness to the source material can vary widely between these different iterations.