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Atari 2600 · Action-Adventure / Adventure
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Certified classic
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Developed by Atari, Raiders of the Lost Ark arrived on the Atari 2600 in 1982 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.
It landed about 5 years into the 2600's life. Other notable 2600 releases from 1982 include Custer's Revenge, River Raid and Haunted House. Among the 12 2600 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Atari also made E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Combat and Asteroids for the 2600.
Raiders of the Lost Ark is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- 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 a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Raiders of the Lost Ark is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Raiders of the Lost Ark walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Raiders of the Lost Ark.
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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.
Raiders of the Lost Ark FAQ
When did Raiders of the Lost Ark come out on the 2600?
Raiders of the Lost Ark was released for the Atari 2600 in 1982.
Who made Raiders of the Lost Ark?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Raiders of the Lost Ark multiplayer?
No. Raiders of the Lost Ark is a single-player game.
How long does Raiders of the Lost Ark take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Raiders of the Lost Ark 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 Raiders of the Lost Ark 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.