Pac-Man Classic
Atari 2600 · Action / Shooter
Pooyan
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Shooter |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by Konami, Pooyan arrived on the Atari 2600 as an action game. It blends action and shooter elements.
Among the 207 2600 action games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
Konami also made Frogger, Amidar and Time Pilot for the 2600.
Pooyan supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Pooyan is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Pooyan 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.
Pooyan FAQ
Who made Pooyan?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Pooyan multiplayer?
Yes. Pooyan supports up to 2 players.
How long does Pooyan take to play?
As an action game, Pooyan 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.
Read more about Pooyan on Wikipedia. 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.