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Commodore 64 · Puzzle
Blockout
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | P.Z.Karen Co. Development Group |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Developed by P.Z.Karen Co. Development Group and published by Electronic Arts, Blockout arrived on the Commodore 64 as a puzzle game.
Among the 48 C64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
Blockout 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Blockout 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.
Blockout walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Blockout.
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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.
Blockout FAQ
Who made Blockout?
It was developed by P.Z.Karen Co. Development Group and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Blockout multiplayer?
Yes. Blockout supports up to 2 players.
How long does Blockout take to play?
As a puzzle game, Blockout 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 Blockout 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.