Chip's Challenge C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Puzzle

Chip's Challenge

SystemCommodore 64
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperEpyx
PublisherAtari
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesChip's Challenge
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Developed by Epyx and published by Atari, Chip's Challenge arrived on the Commodore 64 as a puzzle game.

Among the 48 C64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

It is part of the Chip's Challenge series. The series also appears on other systems with Chip's Challenge (Lynx). Epyx also made Pitstop II, Rogue and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero for the C64.

Chip's Challenge is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Chip's Challenge 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.

Chip's Challenge gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

Chip's Challenge 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.

Chip's Challenge FAQ

Who made Chip's Challenge?

It was developed by Epyx and published by Atari.

Is Chip's Challenge multiplayer?

No. Chip's Challenge is a single-player game.

How long does Chip's Challenge take to play?

As a puzzle game, Chip's Challenge 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 Chip's Challenge 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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