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Atari 2600 · Action-Adventure / Action
Spider-Man
Certified classic
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Parker Brothers |
| Publisher | Parker Brothers |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Spider-Man |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Parker Brothers, Spider-Man arrived on the Atari 2600 in 1982 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and action 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 #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Spider-Man series. The series also appears on other systems with Spider-Man (N64) and Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six (NES). Parker Brothers also made Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars and G.I. Joe: Cobra Strike for the 2600.
Spider-Man supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- 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
What playing Spider-Man 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.
Spider-Man 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.
Spider-Man FAQ
When did Spider-Man come out on the 2600?
Spider-Man was released for the Atari 2600 in 1982.
Who made Spider-Man?
It was developed by Parker Brothers.
Is Spider-Man multiplayer?
Yes. Spider-Man supports up to 2 players.
How long does Spider-Man take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Spider-Man 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 Spider-Man 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.