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The Oregon Trail
Commodore 64 · Simulation
The Oregon Trail
Certified classic
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Simulation |
| Developer | Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium |
| Publisher | Broderbund |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | The Oregon Trail |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
The Oregon Trail is a simulation game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium and published by Broderbund. This C64 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1971.
Among the 69 C64 simulation games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Oregon Trail series. The series also appears on other systems with The Oregon Trail (DS) and The Oregon Trail (DS).
The Oregon Trail is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- 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 want clear goals and a defined ending
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Oregon Trail is like
Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.
Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.
The Oregon Trail walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Oregon Trail.
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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.
The Oregon Trail FAQ
Who made The Oregon Trail?
It was developed by Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium and published by Broderbund.
Is The Oregon Trail multiplayer?
No. The Oregon Trail is a single-player game.
How long does The Oregon Trail take to play?
As a simulation game, The Oregon Trail 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 Oregon Trail 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.