Commodore 64 · Sports
Blades of Steel
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Blades of Steel |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Konami, Blades of Steel arrived on the Commodore 64 as a sports game.
Among the 123 C64 sports games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Blades of Steel series. The series also appears on other systems with Blades of Steel (NES) and NHL Blades of Steel '99 (N64). Konami also made Contra, Frogger and Metal Gear for the C64.
Blades of Steel supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Blades of Steel is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Blades of Steel walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Blades of Steel.
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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.
Blades of Steel FAQ
Who made Blades of Steel?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Blades of Steel multiplayer?
Yes. Blades of Steel supports up to 2 players.
How long does Blades of Steel take to play?
As a sports game, Blades of Steel 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 Blades of Steel 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.