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Commodore 64 · Horror
Scary Monsters
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Horror |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Commodore 64 in 1986, Scary Monsters is a horror game.
It landed about 4 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1986 include Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future, Cobra and Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle. Among the 6 C64 horror games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
Pick it if…
- you want to be spooked
- 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 scare easily or dislike scarce resources
What playing Scary Monsters is like
Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.
Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.
Scary Monsters walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Scary Monsters.
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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.
Scary Monsters FAQ
When did Scary Monsters come out on the C64?
Scary Monsters was released for the Commodore 64 in 1986.
How long does Scary Monsters take to play?
As a horror game, Scary Monsters 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 Scary Monsters 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.