The Activision Decathlon C64 box art

Commodore 64 · retro

The Activision Decathlon

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
DeveloperActivision
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

The Activision Decathlon is a retro game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Activision.

Activision also made Pitfall!, Alter Ego and The Great American Cross-Country Road Race for the C64.

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

Pick it if…

  • 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 are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Activision Decathlon is like

The Activision Decathlon gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

The Activision Decathlon walkthroughs & guides

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

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.

The Activision Decathlon FAQ

Who made The Activision Decathlon?

It was developed by Activision.

Is The Activision Decathlon multiplayer?

No. The Activision Decathlon is a single-player game.

How long does The Activision Decathlon take to play?

As a retro game, The Activision Decathlon 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 The Activision Decathlon 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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