The Hunt for Red October

Commodore 64 · retro

The Hunt for Red October

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
DeveloperKrome Studios Melbourne
PublisherHi Tech Expressions
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Krome Studios Melbourne and published by Hi Tech Expressions, The Hunt for Red October arrived on the Commodore 64 as a retro game.

Krome Studios Melbourne also made The Muncher, Sherlock and Barbarian 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 Hunt for Red October is like

The Hunt for Red October gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

The Hunt for Red October walkthroughs & guides

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

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 Hunt for Red October FAQ

Who made The Hunt for Red October?

It was developed by Krome Studios Melbourne and published by Hi Tech Expressions.

Is The Hunt for Red October multiplayer?

No. The Hunt for Red October is a single-player game.

How long does The Hunt for Red October take to play?

As a retro game, The Hunt for Red October 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 Hunt for Red October 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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