Midnight Mutants 7800 box art

Atari 7800 · Action-Adventure / Action

Midnight Mutants

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SystemAtari 7800
Released1990
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperRadioactive Software
PublisherAtari
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Midnight Mutants is an action-adventure game released in 1990 for the Atari 7800, developed by Radioactive Software and published by Atari. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

It landed about 4 years into the 7800's life. Other notable 7800 releases from 1990 include Ninja Golf, Alien Brigade and Basketbrawl.

Midnight Mutants 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've played the 7800 hits and want something less obvious

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 Midnight Mutants 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.

Midnight Mutants gameplay screenshot on 7800
In-game screenshot (7800)

Midnight Mutants walkthroughs & guides

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Playing 7800 games today

The 7800 has a compact library with a handful of standout arcade ports and a lively homebrew scene. The Atari 2600+ and 7800+ reissues play original 7800 cartridges over HDMI.

Midnight Mutants FAQ

When did Midnight Mutants come out on the 7800?

Midnight Mutants was released for the Atari 7800 in 1990.

Who made Midnight Mutants?

It was developed by Radioactive Software and published by Atari.

Is Midnight Mutants multiplayer?

No. Midnight Mutants is a single-player game.

How long does Midnight Mutants take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Midnight Mutants 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 Midnight Mutants 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.

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