Adventure Classic
Atari 2600 · Action-Adventure / Adventure
Superman
Certified classic
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1978 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Superman |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 9 |
Released for the Atari 2600 in 1978, Superman is an action-adventure game developed by Atari. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.
It came out in the 2600's second year on the market. Other notable 2600 releases from 1978 include Basketball, Canyon Bomber and RealSports Soccer. Among the 12 2600 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Superman series. The series also appears on other systems with Superman (N64) and The Death and Return of Superman (SNES). Atari also made E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Combat and Asteroids for the 2600.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 Superman 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.
Superman 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.
Superman FAQ
When did Superman come out on the 2600?
Superman was released for the Atari 2600 in 1978.
Who made Superman?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Superman multiplayer?
No. Superman is a single-player game.
How long does Superman take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Superman 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 Superman 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.