Hard Drivin' C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Racing

Hard Drivin'

SystemCommodore 64
GenreRacing
DeveloperAtari Games
PublisherAtari Games
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 3

Released for the Commodore 64, Hard Drivin' is a racing game developed by Atari Games.

Among the 70 C64 racing games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.

Atari Games also made Marble Madness, Paperboy and Gauntlet for the C64.

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

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Hard Drivin' is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Hard Drivin' gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

Hard Drivin' 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.

Hard Drivin' FAQ

Who made Hard Drivin'?

It was developed by Atari Games.

Is Hard Drivin' multiplayer?

No. Hard Drivin' is a single-player game.

How long does Hard Drivin' take to play?

As a racing game, Hard Drivin' 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 Hard Drivin' 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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