Play Pitfall II Online
You're this tiny adventurer dodging scorpions and swinging over pits, but the real trick is figuring out how all these underground tunnels connect—one wrong jump and you're swimming with the fish again. That chiptune soundtrack somehow worms its way into your brain after a while.
Game Overview
Pitfall II is one of those arcade classics that still holds up—you play as this little explorer guy jumping over scorpions, swinging on vines, and diving into underground rivers. The caves are full of weird surprises, like bats that come out of nowhere and bottomless pits you’ll definitely fall into a few times before getting the timing right.
What I love is how it mixes platforming with exploration—you’re not just running left to right, you’re backtracking, finding keys, and unlocking new areas. The music’s this weirdly catchy loop that somehow never gets old, even after the 20th time hearing it. And yeah, it’s tough, but in that satisfying "one more try" way.
If you’ve ever wanted to see where modern metroidvanias got some of their ideas, this is a great place to start.
Download Pitfall II ROM
You can download this ROM to play Pitfall II offline using an Arcade emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
