Top 38 Atari 2600 Games

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#	Game Name	Released	Developer	Genre	Description
1	Demon Attack	1982	Imagic	Shooter	Defend against waves of alien demons in "Demon Attack" on Atari 2600. Navigate through multiple levels, shoot down enemies, and avoid incoming fire to survive and achieve high scores.
2	Keystone Kapers	1983	Activision	platform	Navigate multiple floors as a cop chasing a thief in Keystone Kapers. Dodge obstacles, collect items, and avoid enemies across timed levels to capture the criminal.
3	Tennis-gamecube	1981	Allan Alcorn	Sports	Experience classic tennis action on the Atari 2600 with simple controls, single-player mode, and varying difficulty levels. Compete against AI opponents in this retro sports game.
4	Frogger-gamecube	1982	Parker Brothers	Action	Guide Frog across busy roads and treacherous rivers in Frogger for Atari 2600. Navigate through multiple levels, avoid vehicles, and reach home safely while dodging obstacles and enemies.
5	Seaquest-gamecube	1983	Steve Cartwright	Action	Dive into Seaquest on the Atari 2600, where you pilot a submarine through multiple levels, rescuing divers, avoiding enemy subs, and managing oxygen levels while collecting power-ups.
6	Combat	1977	Atari, Inc.	Action	Experience head-to-head tank and biplane battles in "Combat" for Atari 2600. Featuring 27 game modes with obstacles, stealth elements, and varied terrain to outmaneuver your opponent.
7	Asteroids-gamecube	1981	Brad Stewart	Shooter	Asteroids-gamecube is a classic shooter where players pilot a spaceship, destroy endless asteroids, and avoid UFOs. Navigate through multiple levels with increasing difficulty.
8	Haunted House	1982	Atari, Inc.	Adventure	Navigate four dark levels as eyes, collecting pieces of an urn while avoiding ghosts, bats, and tarantulas. Use matches to light the way and escape the haunted mansion.
9	Pole Position-gamecube	1983	Namco	Racing	Race in Pole Position on GameCube, navigating through multiple tracks. Master sharp turns, avoid obstacles, and manage speed to qualify and compete in high-speed time trials.
10	Ms. Pac-Man-gamecube	1982	General Computer Corporation	Maze	Navigate mazes in Ms. Pac-Man on GameCube, eating pellets and avoiding ghosts. Collect power pellets to turn the tables. Progress through multiple levels with increasing difficulty.
11	Q*bert-gamecube	1983	Parker Brothers	Action	Navigate Q*bert through 9 levels, changing cube colors while avoiding enemies like Coily. Use flying discs for escape and power-ups to outsmart foes in this classic action-puzzle game.
12	Jungle Hunt-gamecube	1983	Taito	Platform	Navigate treacherous jungles in Jungle Hunt for Atari 2600. Swing on vines, dodge obstacles, and defeat enemies across four challenging levels to rescue the explorer's kidnapped partner.
13	River Raid-gamecube	1982	Carol Shaw	Shoot 'em up	Navigate a river, destroy enemy ships and helicopters, and refuel to survive in River Raid. Progress through challenging levels with strategic shooting and precise flying.
14	Dig Dug-gamecube	1983	Namco	Action	Dig Dug on GameCube features classic arcade action with 256 levels. Players dig through dirt, inflate enemies with a pump, and use rocks to defeat Pookas and Fygars to clear each stage.
15	Space Invaders-gamecube	1980	Tomohiro Nishikado	Shooter	Defend Earth in Space Invaders on Atari 2600. Shoot descending alien waves, earn points, and survive increasing difficulty across multiple levels. Use shields strategically for protection.
16	Pac-Man-gamecube	1982	Tod Frye	Maze	Navigate mazes as Pac-Man, eating pellets and avoiding ghosts. Use power pellets to turn the tables. Progress through multiple levels, each with increasing difficulty and strategic challenges.
17	Donkey Kong 2K3 Pic	1982	Coleco	Platformer	Navigate multiple levels, dodge obstacles, and defeat enemies in Donkey Kong 2K3 Pic for the Atari 2600. Overcome challenges using strategic jumps and timing to rescue the captive.
18	Mario Bros [a1]	1983			Defeat enemies in the sewers across multiple levels as Mario or Luigi. Flip and kick foes like Shellcreepers and Sidesteppers while avoiding hazards in this classic arcade platformer.
19	Star Raiders	1982			Pilot a starship in Star Raiders on Atari 2600, navigating through sectors, battling enemy fleets, managing energy, and repairing systems to defend against the Zylon Empire.
20	Casino	1978			Experience classic card games on the Atari 2600 with Casino. Play Blackjack, Poker, and Stud against AI, aiming for high scores. No levels or power-ups, just strategic card play.
21	Spider Fighter	1983			Defend your garden in Spider Fighter for Atari 2600. Battle waves of spiders and insects across multiple levels, collect power-ups, and protect your fruit from being captured.
22	Star Wars - Jedi Arena	1983			Engage in lightsaber duels against a remote-controlled training droid. Use the Force to deflect attacks and destroy the droid's shield in this single-player arena battle.
23	Pitfall 2	1984			Navigate treacherous caverns in Pitfall 2 on Atari 2600. Overcome obstacles, evade enemies, and collect treasures across multiple levels to rescue lost companions and a pet.
24	Indy 500	1978			Race against the clock or a friend in Indy 500 on the Atari 2600. Navigate various tracks, mastering tight turns and speed boosts. Features multiplayer and multiple track variations.
25	Outlaw - GunSlinger	1978			Outlaw - GunSlinger (Atari 2600, 1978): A two-player game featuring duels in a single-screen setting. Players aim to outshoot opponents while dodging obstacles. No power-ups or levels.
26	Air-Sea Battle	1977			Engage in 27 shooting game variations, targeting planes, ships, and more. Compete in two-player mode, aiming to score the highest points by hitting moving targets.
27	Bowling	1978			Experience classic bowling on the Atari 2600 with simple controls. Knock down pins across multiple frames, aiming for strikes and spares to achieve the highest score possible.
28	Vanguard	1982			Navigate through multiple zones in Vanguard, a 1982 Atari 2600 game. Defeat enemies, collect power-ups, and conquer the final boss across five unique environments.
29	Video Pinball	1980			Experience classic arcade action with Video Pinball on Atari 2600. Control flippers to hit targets, score points, and keep the ball in play. Aim for high scores across multiple challenges.
30	Surround	1978			Surround (Atari 2600, 1978) features head-to-head gameplay for 2 players. Navigate mazes, avoid trails, and trap opponents. Offers 14 game variations with speed and trail options.
31	H.E.R.O.	1984			Navigate 20 levels as a rescue hero using a helicopter backpack. Destroy walls, avoid hazards, and defeat enemies to save trapped miners in this classic Atari 2600 action game.
32	Kaboom!	1981			Catch bombs dropped by the Mad Bomber using a set of paddles. Progress through increasingly difficult levels with faster bombs. No power-ups or enemies, just pure reflex challenge.
33	Night Driver	1978			Night Driver (Atari 2600, 1978): Navigate through endless night roads, avoiding obstacles and maintaining speed. Progress through increasing difficulty levels in this early first-person racing game.
34	Maze Craze	1978			Navigate through 256 unique mazes, avoiding cops and robbers. Race against time to find the exit. Single or multiplayer modes available.
35	Raiders Of The Lost Ark	1982			Explore ancient temples in Raiders of the Lost Ark on Atari 2600. Solve puzzles, collect artifacts, and outsmart enemies across multiple levels to find the Ark of the Covenant.
36	Pitfall II - Lost Caverns	1984	Activision, Inc.	Action	Explore a vast cave system with Pitfall Harry in this Atari 2600 game featuring multi-screen platforming, swimming, rope climbing, checkpoints, and continuous background music.
37	Breakout - Breakaway IV	1978			Breakout - Breakaway IV (Atari 2600, 1978): Control a paddle to bounce a ball and break bricks. Progress through multiple levels by clearing all bricks. No power-ups or enemies present.
38	Adventure	1978			Explore three castles, navigate mazes, and collect keys in Adventure for Atari 2600. Battle dragons and find the enchanted chalice to complete your quest across multiple levels.