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Colossal Cave Adventure
Commodore 64 · Adventure
Colossal Cave Adventure
Certified classic
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | William Crowther |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Colossal Cave Adventure is an adventure game developed by William Crowther. This C64 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1976.
Among the 132 C64 adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
Colossal Cave Adventure is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the C64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Colossal Cave Adventure is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Colossal Cave Adventure 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.
Colossal Cave Adventure FAQ
Who made Colossal Cave Adventure?
It was developed by William Crowther.
Is Colossal Cave Adventure multiplayer?
No. Colossal Cave Adventure is a single-player game.
How long does Colossal Cave Adventure take to play?
As an adventure game, Colossal Cave Adventure 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 Colossal Cave Adventure 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.