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Commodore 64 · Horror
Friday the 13th
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Horror |
| Developer | Pack-In-Video |
| Publisher | LJN |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Pack-In-Video and published by LJN, Friday the 13th arrived on the Commodore 64 as a horror game.
Among the 6 C64 horror games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
Friday the 13th supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to be spooked
- 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 scare easily or dislike scarce resources
What playing Friday the 13th is like
Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.
Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.
Friday the 13th walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Friday the 13th.
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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.
Friday the 13th FAQ
Who made Friday the 13th?
It was developed by Pack-In-Video and published by LJN.
Is Friday the 13th multiplayer?
Yes. Friday the 13th supports up to 2 players.
How long does Friday the 13th take to play?
As a horror game, Friday the 13th 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 Friday the 13th 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.