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Commodore 64 · Adventure
Mean Streets
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Indie Built |
| Publisher | U.S. Gold |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Tex Murphy |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Mean Streets is an adventure game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Indie Built and published by U.S. Gold.
Among the 132 C64 adventure games in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tex Murphy series. Indie Built also made Raid over Moscow, 10th Frame and Beach Head for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Mean Streets 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.
Mean Streets 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.
Mean Streets FAQ
Who made Mean Streets?
It was developed by Indie Built and published by U.S. Gold.
Is Mean Streets multiplayer?
No. Mean Streets is a single-player game.
How long does Mean Streets take to play?
As an adventure game, Mean Streets 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 Mean Streets 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.