The CD32 version was bundled with the CD32 console on the same disc as the puzzle game Diggers.

Computer Gaming World in April 1994 said that the PC version of Oscar was "another very average platformy, arcadey, bounce-'em-around" with "confusing" graphics.

The magazine predicted that it "will only appeal to total platform addicts who will likely find something better to waggle their joysticks at anyway".

In September 2009, the first sequel was released, Oscar in Toyland, and is themed around toys.

The second sequel was released in February 2010, called Oscar in Movieland, and is themed around various movie genres.