Q*bert Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Puzzle

Q*bert

Deep cut

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released1999
GenrePuzzle
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999, Q*bert is a puzzle game.

It belongs to the Dreamcast's earliest wave of games. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 1999 include Worms Armageddon, Mortal Kombat Gold and Space Channel 5. Among the 17 Dreamcast puzzle games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Q*bert is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Q*bert gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Q*bert FAQ

When did Q*bert come out on the Dreamcast?

Q*bert was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999.

How long does Q*bert take to play?

As a puzzle game, Q*bert 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 Q*bert 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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