Xenophobe 7800 box art

Atari 7800 · Platformer / Action

Xenophobe

Deep cut Co-op

SystemAtari 7800
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperBally Midway
PublisherAtari
Players1–2 players (co-op)
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Bally Midway and published by Atari, Xenophobe arrived on the Atari 7800 as a platformer. It blends platformer and action elements.

Among the 8 7800 platformers in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

Bally Midway also made Rampage for the 7800.

Xenophobe supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want a game to beat together with a friend
  • you've played the 7800 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives

What playing Xenophobe is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Xenophobe gameplay screenshot on 7800
In-game screenshot (7800)

Xenophobe walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Xenophobe.

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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.

Xenophobe FAQ

Who made Xenophobe?

It was developed by Bally Midway and published by Atari.

Is Xenophobe multiplayer?

Yes. Xenophobe supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.

How long does Xenophobe take to play?

As a platformer, Xenophobe 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 Xenophobe 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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