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Atari 2600 · Puzzle / Platformer
Q*bert
Certified classic
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle, Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Western Technologies |
| Publisher | Parker Brothers |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Q*bert is a puzzle game released for the Atari 2600, developed by Western Technologies and published by Parker Brothers. It blends puzzle, platformer and action elements.
Among the 14 2600 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Western Technologies also made Entombed, Towering Inferno and Picnic for the 2600.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the 2600's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Q*bert is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Q*bert walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Q*bert.
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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.
Q*bert FAQ
Who made Q*bert?
It was developed by Western Technologies and published by Parker Brothers.
Is Q*bert multiplayer?
No. Q*bert is a single-player game.
How long does Q*bert take to play?
As a puzzle game, Q*bert 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 Q*bert 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.