Choplifter C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Action

Choplifter

SystemCommodore 64
GenreAction
DeveloperDan Gorlin
PublisherBroderbund
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesChoplifter
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Released for the Commodore 64, Choplifter is an action game developed by Dan Gorlin and published by Broderbund.

It is part of the Choplifter series. The series also appears on other systems with Choplifter (5200) and Choplifter (ColecoVision).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Choplifter is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

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

Choplifter 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.

Choplifter FAQ

Who made Choplifter?

It was developed by Dan Gorlin and published by Broderbund.

Is Choplifter multiplayer?

No. Choplifter is a single-player game.

How long does Choplifter take to play?

As an action game, Choplifter 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 Choplifter 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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