Radar Rat Race C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Action

Radar Rat Race

Certified classic

SystemCommodore 64
GenreAction
DeveloperHAL Laboratory
PublisherCommodore International
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 7

Released for the Commodore 64, Radar Rat Race is an action game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Commodore International.

Among the 263 C64 action games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the C64's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Radar Rat Race is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Radar Rat Race 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.

Radar Rat Race FAQ

Who made Radar Rat Race?

It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Commodore International.

Is Radar Rat Race multiplayer?

No. Radar Rat Race is a single-player game.

How long does Radar Rat Race take to play?

As an action game, Radar Rat Race 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 Radar Rat Race 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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