Burning Desire 2600 box art

Atari 2600 · retro

Burning Desire

SystemAtari 2600
Released1983
DeveloperPlayground
PublisherMystique
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Burning Desire is a retro game released in 1983 for the Atari 2600, developed by Playground and published by Mystique.

It landed about 6 years into the 2600's life. Other notable 2600 releases from 1983 include Mario Bros., E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Halloween.

Burning Desire is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Burning Desire is like

Burning Desire gameplay screenshot on 2600
In-game screenshot (2600)

Burning Desire walkthroughs & guides

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Playing 2600 games today

Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.

Burning Desire FAQ

When did Burning Desire come out on the 2600?

Burning Desire was released for the Atari 2600 in 1983.

Who made Burning Desire?

It was developed by Playground and published by Mystique.

Is Burning Desire multiplayer?

No. Burning Desire is a single-player game.

How long does Burning Desire take to play?

As a retro game, Burning Desire typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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