ToeJam & Earl was first released in North America for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. It was developed by Johnson Voorsanger Productions and published by Sega.
The sequel, ToeJam & Earl: Panic on Funkotron, was released for the Sega Genesis, featuring a shift from the original's rogue-like style to a side-scrolling platformer.
The Kickstarter campaign for ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, an HD remake/sequel, was launched to fund the project with help from fans.
The HD remake/sequel ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove was officially released on multiple platforms, reviving the classic game's style and gameplay for modern audiences.