221B Baker Street C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Puzzle

221B Baker Street

Certified classic

SystemCommodore 64
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperDatasoft
PublisherDatasoft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 6

221B Baker Street is a puzzle game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Datasoft.

Among the 48 C64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

Datasoft also made Bruce Lee, Mancopter and Dallas Quest for the C64.

221B Baker Street supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • 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 C64's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing 221B Baker Street is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

221B Baker Street gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

221B Baker Street walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

221B Baker Street FAQ

Who made 221B Baker Street?

It was developed by Datasoft.

Is 221B Baker Street multiplayer?

Yes. 221B Baker Street supports up to 2 players.

How long does 221B Baker Street take to play?

As a puzzle game, 221B Baker Street 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 221B Baker Street 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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