Badlands C64 box art

Commodore 64 · retro

Badlands

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
DeveloperAtari Games
PublisherAtari Games
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Commodore 64, Badlands is a retro game developed by Atari Games.

Atari Games also made Marble Madness, Paperboy and Gauntlet for the C64.

Badlands supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

    What playing Badlands is like

    Badlands gameplay screenshot on C64
    In-game screenshot (C64)

    Badlands walkthroughs & guides

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

    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.

    Badlands FAQ

    Who made Badlands?

    It was developed by Atari Games.

    Is Badlands multiplayer?

    Yes. Badlands supports up to 2 players.

    How long does Badlands take to play?

    As a retro game, Badlands 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 Badlands 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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