Commodore 64 · Shooter
Centipede
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Atari, Inc. |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Centipede |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Centipede is a shooter released for the Commodore 64, developed by Atari, Inc. and published by Atari.
Among the 24 C64 shooters in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Centipede series. The series also appears on other systems with Centipede (2600) and Centipede (5200). Atari, Inc. also made Missile Command, Battlezone and Star Wars for the C64.
Centipede is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Centipede is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Centipede walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Centipede.
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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.
Centipede FAQ
Who made Centipede?
It was developed by Atari, Inc. and published by Atari.
Is Centipede multiplayer?
No. Centipede is a single-player game.
How long does Centipede take to play?
As a shooter, Centipede 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 Centipede 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.