Gauntlet Dark Legacy Deep cut Co-op
Commodore 64 · RPG
Gauntlet
Co-op
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Atari Games |
| Publisher | U.S. Gold |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Gauntlet |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Atari Games and published by U.S. Gold, Gauntlet arrived on the Commodore 64 as a role-playing game.
Among the 79 C64 RPGs in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Gauntlet series; on the C64 you can also try Gauntlet II. The series also appears on other systems with Gauntlet Legends (N64) and Gauntlet Legends (PS1). Atari Games also made Marble Madness, Paperboy and Hard Drivin' for the C64.
Gauntlet supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 a game to beat together with a friend
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
What playing Gauntlet is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Gauntlet walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Gauntlet.
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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.
Gauntlet FAQ
Who made Gauntlet?
It was developed by Atari Games and published by U.S. Gold.
Is Gauntlet multiplayer?
Yes. Gauntlet supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Gauntlet take to play?
As a role-playing game, Gauntlet 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 Gauntlet 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.