Pole Position C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Racing

Pole Position

SystemCommodore 64
GenreRacing
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNamco
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Pole Position is a racing game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Namco.

Among the 70 C64 racing games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

Namco also made Pac-Man, Gaplus and Galaga 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 Pole Position 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.

Pole Position walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pole Position.

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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.

Pole Position FAQ

Who made Pole Position?

It was developed by Namco.

Is Pole Position multiplayer?

No. Pole Position is a single-player game.

How long does Pole Position take to play?

As a racing game, Pole Position 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 Pole Position 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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