List of Atari 2600 games


The Atari 2600 is a home video game console released in September 1977. Sears licensed the console and many games from Atari, Inc., selling them under different names. Three cartridges were Sears exclusives.
The list is divided into three sections:
  1. Games Atari and Sears|published by Atari and Sears]
  2. Games published by third parties
  3. Hobbyist-developed games after the system was discontinued.
In total, games were released during the system's lifetime. The console was released with nine cartridges: Air-Sea Battle, Basic Math, Blackjack, Combat, Indy 500, Star Ship, Street Racer, Surround and Video Olympics. The final licensed Atari 2600 games released in North America were Ikari Warriors, MotoRodeo, Sentinel, and Xenophobe in early 1991, and the final licensed games released in Europe were Klax and Acid Drop in 1990 and 1992 respectively. Since 2023, Atari has released games designed for the system via the Atari 2600+.

Games [|published by Atari and Sears]

All 38 of the initial era of Atari 2600 games were developed and manufactured by Atari, Inc. These games were published by Atari, and many were also licensed to Sears, which released these games under its Tele-Games brand, often with different titles. Sears's Tele-Games brand was unrelated to the company Telegames, which also produced cartridges for the Atari 2600
Three games were also produced by Atari Inc. for Sears as exclusive releases under the Tele-Games brand: Steeplechase, Stellar Track, and Submarine Commander.
Atari titleSears titleDesigner or programmerYear
NotesCX Number
3-D Tic-Tac-Toe3-D Tic-Tac-ToeCarol ShawCX 2618
AdventureAdventureWarren RobinettContains the first known Easter egg, containing the designer's name.CX 2613
Air-Sea BattleTarget FunLarry KaplanOne of the nine Atari 2600 launch games.CX 2602
Alpha Beam with Ernie-Michael Callahan, Preston Stuart Co-developed by Children's Computer WorkshopCX 26103
AsteroidsAsteroidsBrad StewartCX 2649
Atari Video Cube-Originally released as mail-order through Atari Club. Later re-released as Rubik's Cube.CX 2670
BackgammonBackgammonCraig NelsonCX 2617
Basic Math a.k.a. Fun with NumbersMathGary PalmerOne of the nine Atari 2600 launch gamesCX 2661
BASIC Programming-Warren RobinettAdvertised in 1979, but appears to have gone unreleased until 1980CX 2620
BasketballBasketballAlan MillerCX 2624
BattleZone-Mike Feinstein and Brad RiceCX 2681
BerzerkBerzerkDan HitchensLicensed by Stern Electronics. A version of the game called Berzerk Enhanced Edition containing digitized speech and diagonal shooting was released in November 2023 after Atari purchased the rights to Berzerk.CX 2650
Big Bird's Egg Catch-Christopher OmarzuCo-developed by Children's Computer Workshop.CX 26104
BlackjackBlackjackBob WhiteheadOne of the nine Atari 2600 launch games.CX 2651
BMX Air Master-Adam ClaytonDeveloped by TNT GamesCX 26190
BowlingBowlingLarry KaplanCX 2628
Brain GamesBrain GamesLarry KaplanCX 2664
BreakoutBreakaway IVBrad StewartCX 2622
Canyon BomberCanyon BomberDavid CraneCX 2607
CasinoPoker PlusBob WhiteheadCX 2652
Centipede-CX 2676
Circus AtariCircusMichael LorenzenCX 2630
CodebreakerCodebreakerUnknownCX 2643
CombatTank PlusLarry Wagner, Joe DecuirOne of the nine Atari 2600 launch gamesCX 2601
ConcentrationMemory MatchJim HuetherAlso known as Hunt & ScoreCX 2642
Cookie Monster Munch-Gary StarkCo-developed by Children's Computer Workshop.CX 26102
Crazy Climber-Alex LeavensLicensed by Nihon Bussan Co. Mail-order exclusive through Atari Club.CX 2683
Crossbow-Licensed by ExidyCX 26139
Crystal Castles-Peter C. Niday, Robert Vieira, Michael Kosaka CX 26110
Dark Chambers-John PalevichCX 26151
DefenderDefenderBob PolaroLicensed by Williams Electronics. Zellers released an unlicensed reproduction titled Earth AttackCX 2609
Demons to DiamondsDemons to DiamondsNick TurnerCX 2615
Desert Falcon-Bob PolaroCX 26140
Dig Dug-Licensed by NamcoCX 2677
Dodge 'EmDodger CarsCarla MeninskyCX 2637
Donald Duck's Speedboat-Suki LeeOnly released in BrazilCX 26108
Double Dunk-Matthew HubbardCX 26159
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial-Howard Scott WarshawConsidered to be one of the worst video games of all time and a cause of the video game crash of 1983CX 2674
Fatal Run-Steve AguirrePAL-only release; developed by Sculptured SoftwareCX 26162
Flag CaptureCaptureJim HuetherCX 2644
FootballFootballBob WhiteheadCX 2625
Galaxian-Mark Ackerman, Glen Parker and Tom CalderwoodLicensed by NamcoCX 2684
GolfGolfMichael LorenzenCX 2634
Gravitar-CX 2685
Gremlins-Scott Smith, Mimi Nyden, Robert Vieira CX 26127
HangmanSpellingAlan MillerCX 2662
Haunted HouseHaunted HouseJames AndreasenCX 2654
Home RunBaseballBob WhiteheadCX 2623
Human CannonballCannon ManUnknownBased on an unreleased arcade concept by Owen RubinCX 2627
Ikari Warriors-Licensed by SNKCX 26177
Indy 500RaceEd RiddleOne of the nine Atari 2600 launch gamesCX 2611
Joust-Mike Feinstein and Kevin OsbornLicensed by Williams ElectronicsCX 2691
Jr. Pac-Man-Ava-Robin CohenLicensed by Bally MidwayCX 26123
Jungle Hunt-Mike Feinstein and John AllredLicensed by TaitoCX 2688
Kangaroo-Kevin OsbornLicensed by Sun ElectronicsCX 2689
Klax-Steve DeFriscoPAL-only. Last official game released for 2600.CX 26192
Krull-Dave StaugasCX 2682
Mario Bros.-Dan HitchensLicensed by NintendoCX 2697
Math Gran PrixMath Gran PrixSuki LeeCX 2658
Maze Craze: A Game of Cops 'n RobbersMaze ManiaRick MaurerCX 2635
Midnight Magic-Glenn AxworthyCX 26129
Millipede-Dave Staugas, Jerome Domurat, Andrew Fuchs, Robert Vieira CX 26118
Miniature GolfArcade GolfTom ReuterdahlCX 2626
Missile CommandMissile CommandRob FulopCX 2638
Moon Patrol-Licensed by IremCX 2692
Venture Capital Group|MotoRodeo]-Steve DeFriscoDeveloped by AxlonCX 26171
Ms. Pac-Man-Mike Horowitz and Josh LittlefieldLicensed by Bally MidwayCX 2675
Night DriverNight DriverRob FulopCX 2633
Obelix-Suki Lee, Dave Jolly, Jeff Gusman, Andrew Fuchs CX 26117
Off the Wall-CX 26168
Oscar's Trash Race-Christopher Omarzu, Preston Stuart Co-developed by Children's Computer WorkshopCX 26101
OthelloOthelloEd LoggCX 2639
OutlawGunslingerDavid CraneCX 2605
Pac-ManPac-ManTod FryeLicensed by NamcoCX 2646
Pelé's Soccer a.k.a. Championship SoccerSoccerSteve WrightAnnounced for Fall 1980, but delayed to early 1981CX 2616
Pengo-Mark R. Hahn, Andrew Fuchs, Jeff Gusman, Courtney Granner Licensed by Coreland, SegaCX 2690
Phoenix-Mike Feinstein and John MracekLicensed by Amstar Electronics.CX 2673
Pigs in Space-Rob Zdybel, John Russell, Bill Aspromonte, Michael Sierchio CX 26114
Pole Position-Doug Macrae and John AllredLicensed by NamcoCX 2694
Quadrun-Steve WoitaMail-order exclusive through Atari Club.CX 2686
Radar Lock-Doug NeubauerCX 26176
Raiders of the Lost Ark-Howard Scott WarshawCX 2659
RealSports Baseball-Joseph Tung, D. Smith CX 2640
RealSports Boxing-Alex DeMeo CX 26135
RealSports Football-Robert Zdybel, Michel Allaire CX 2668
RealSports Soccer-Michael Sierchio, Warren Chang CX 2667
RealSports Tennis-Alan Hodgkinson, Doug Macrae, and Terry Hoff CX 2680
RealSports Volleyball-Bob Polaro, Alan Murphy, Terry Holf CX 2666
Road Runner-Bob PolaroCX 2663
Secret Quest-Steve DeFrisco, Nolan Bushnell Developed by Axlon.CX 26170
Sentinel-David Lubar CX 26183
Sky DiverDare DiverJim HuetherCX 2629
Slot MachineSlotsDavid CraneCX 2653
Slot RacersMazeWarren RobinettCX 2606
Snoopy and the Red Baron-Richard Dobbis, Sam Comstock CX 26111
Solaris-Doug NeubauerOriginally released by mail-order through Atari Club.CX 26136
Sorcerer's Apprentice-Peter C. NidayCX 26109
Space InvadersSpace InvadersRick Maurer, Christopher Omarzu Licensed by Taito. Retooled as Pepsi Invaders for Coca-Cola in 1983.CX 2632
Space WarSpace CombatIan ShepardCX 2604
Sprint Master-Bob PolaroCX 26155
Stargate-Bill Aspromonte, Andrew Fuchs Licensed by Williams Electronic Games. Re-released as Defender II in 1988.CX 26120
Star RaidersStar RaidersCarla MeninskyCX 2660
Star ShipOuter SpaceBob WhiteheadOne of the nine Atari 2600 launch gamesCX 2603
Steeplechase-Jim HuetherOne of the three games Atari produced exclusively for Sears.CX 2614
Stellar Track-Robert ZdybelOne of the three games Atari produced exclusively for Sears.CX 2619
Street RacerSpeedway IILarry KaplanOne of the nine Atari 2600 launch gamesCX 2612
Submarine Commander-Matthew HubbardOne of the three games Atari produced exclusively for Sears.CX 2647
Super Baseball-CX 26152
Super BreakoutSuper BreakoutNick TurnerSears exclusive title through the end of 1981CX 2608
Super Football-Doug NeubauerCX 26154
SupermanSupermanJohn DunnCX 2631
SurroundChaseAlan MillerOne of the nine Atari 2600 launch gamesCX 2641
Swordquest: Earthworld-Dan HitchensCX 2656
Swordquest: Fireworld-Tod FryeCX 2657
Swordquest: Waterworld-Tod FryeSold via mail-order through Atari Club.CX 2671
Taz-Steve WoitaReworked for PAL regions as Asterix in March 1985.CX 2699
Track & Field-Seth Lipkin and Jacques HugonLicensed by Konami.CX 26125
Vanguard-Dave PayneLicensed by SNKCX 2669
Video CheckersCheckersCarol ShawCX 2636
Video ChessVideo ChessLarry Wagner, Bob WhiteheadCX 2645
Video OlympicsPong SportsJoe DecuirOne of the nine Atari 2600 launch gamesCX 2621
Video PinballArcade PinballBob SmithCX 2648
WarlordsWarlordsCarla MeninskyCX 2610
Xenophobe-Licensed by Bally MidwayCX 26172
Yars' RevengeYars' RevengeHoward Scott WarshawCX 2655

Official aftermarket releases

In the 2020s, Atari released the Atari 2600+, an emulation-based mini console, and began producing game cartridges which were compatible with that system as well as original 2600 hardware.
TitleDesigner or programmerYear
NotesCX Number
AvalancheJohn ChampeauJuly 2025Developed by Champ Games.CX 26519
Berzerk Mike MikaAn enhanced version of the 2600 original, adding voices and more accurate level design.CX 26502
Caverns of MarsJohn ChampeauCX 26518
Mr. Run and JumpJohn MikulaDeveloped by Graphite Labs.CX 26503
Save MaryTod FryeUnreleased game from the 1980's officially released as Atari's XP range of physical cartridges.CX 26178

Multi-game cartridges

Atari released one official multicart for the Atari 2600 in the 1980s, in PAL regions only. They have also released several multicarts starting in the 2020s, primarily consisting of reissued games, though the RealSports Collection cartridge includes one new release, RealSports Basketball.
TitleDesigner or programmerYear
NotesCX Number
4 Games in 1 CartridgeA multi-genre cartridge that is included with the CX30+ Paddle Controller Bundle released in 2023. Four games are included: Breakout, Canyon Bomber, Night Driver, and Video Olympics. Two paddle controllers are also included with the cartridge.CX 26501
10 Games in 1A multi-genre cartridge that is the pack-in game for the Atari 2600+. Ten games are included: Adventure, Combat, Dodge 'Em, Haunted House, Maze Craze, Missile Command, RealSports Volleyball, Surround, Video Pinball, and Yars' Revenge.CX 26500
32 in 1A multi-genre cartridge. It is a PAL-only release and is compatible with the Atari 7800. 32 games are included, including games by Atari, Inc., Activision, CommaVid, and U.S. Games.CX 26163
Epyx Games CollectionSummer Games: Peter Engelbrite Winter Games: Peter Engelbrite
California Games: Steve Baker and Peter Engelbrite
August Epyx Games Collection is a compilation that includes Summer Games, Winter Games, and California Games.CX 26504
M Network CollectionArmor Ambush: Hal Finney
Astroblast: Hal Finney
Frogs and Flies: Dave Rolfe
Star Strike: Dave Akers and Patricia Lewis Du Long
August M Network Collection is a compilation that includes Astroblast, Armor Ambush, Frogs & Flies, and Star Strike.CX 26506
RealSports CollectionRealSports Baseball: Joseph Tung, D. Smith
RealSports Boxing: Alex DeMeo
RealSports Football: Robert Zdybel, Michel Allaire
RealSports Soccer: Michael Sierchio, Warren Chang
RealSports Tennis: Alan Hodgkinson, Doug Macrae, and Terry Hoff
RealSports Volleyball: Bob Polaro, Alan Murphy, Terry Hoff
RealSports Basketball: Joe Gaucher, Terry Hoff
August RealSports Collection is a compilation that includes RealSports Baseball, RealSports Football, RealSports Volleyball, RealSports Tennis, RealSports Boxing, and RealSports Basketball.CX 26505

Games [|published by third parties]

As the Atari 2600 console grew in popularity, in 1980 other game developers, such as Activision and Imagic, entered the market and published more than 380 of their own cartridges for the Atari 2600. Many of the best-selling Atari 2600 games, such as Pitfall! and Demon Attack, are third-party games.
TitleDeveloper PublisherYear
GenreNotes
Acid DropDennis KissSalu LtdStrategyPAL-only; puzzle game; last game released. Atari 2600s stopped being manufactured
The [Activision Decathlon]Activision ActivisionSports
Adventures of TronAPh Technological ConsultingM NetworkAction
AirlockData AgeData AgeAction
Air RaidMenAVisionMenAVisionActionOnly 13 copies known to exist
Air RaidersAPh Technological ConsultingM NetworkAction
AlienFox Video GamesFox Video GamesMaze
AmidarParker BrothersParker BrothersActionLicensed by Konami
Armor AmbushAPh Technological ConsultingM NetworkAction, Racing / DrivingConversion of Intellivision Armor Battle
Artillery DuelAction GraphicsXonoxStrategy
AssaultBombBombActionAlso released as Cosmic Free Fire and Sky Alien, among other names
AstroblastAPh Technological ConsultingM NetworkActionConversion of Intellivision Astrosmash
AstrowarDimax / Sinmax1983PAL; also released as Missile Defense
AtlantisImagicImagicActionZellers released an unlicensed reproduction titled Ocean City Defender
Atlantis IIImagicImagicAction
Bachelor PartyMystiquePlayAroundAdult, ActionOriginally marketed under the "Swedish Erotica" series. PlayAround also released a gender-swapped version, Bachelorette Party, as a 2-in-1 cart with Burning Desire
Bank HeistFox Video GamesFox Video GamesAction, Racing / Driving
BarnstormingActivisionActivisionAction
Base AttackHome VisionHome VisionshooterShooter game where the player controls a jet bombing enemy bases, and has to avoid missiles launched from the cities. Released in NTSC regions by Bomb as Z-Tack
BeamriderCheshire EngineeringActivisionAction
Beany BopperSirius SoftwareFox Video GamesAction
Beat Em and Eat EmMystiquePlayAroundAdult, ActionOriginally marketed under the "Swedish Erotica" series. First pornographic video game released for the Atari 2600. PlayAround also released a gender-swapped version, Philly Flasher, as a 2-in-1 cart with Cathouse Blues
Berenstain BearsColecoColecoEducationalKid Vid Voice Module required to function
Bermuda TriangleData AgeData AgeAction
Birthday ManiaRobert Anthony TokarPersonal Games CompanyAction
Blue PrintCBS ElectronicsCBS ElectronicsActionLicensed by Bally Midway
Bobby is Going HomeBit CorporationBit Corporation
Boing!First Star SoftwareFirst Star SoftwareAction
BoxingActivision ActivisionSports
BridgeActivision ActivisionStrategy
Buck Rogers: Planet of ZoomSegaSegaAction
BugsData AgeData AgeAction
Bumper BashSpectravisionSpectravisionAction
Bump 'n' JumpMattel ElectronicsM NetworkAction, Racing / DrivingLicensed by Data East USA
BurgerTimeMattel ElectronicsM NetworkActionLicensed by Data East USA
Burning DesirePlayAroundAdult, ActionReleased as a 2-in-1 cart with Bachelorette Party. PlayAround also released a gender-swapped version titled Jungle Fever, as a 2-in-1 cart with Knight on the Town
CakewalkCommaVidCommaVidAction
California GamesEpyxEpyxSports
CarnivalWoodside Design AssociatesColecoAction
Cat TraxUA LimitedRGA International1983ActionPort of the Arcadia 2001 maze-chase game; included with the Video Game Brain peripheral
ChallengeFunvisionReleased in NTSC format by Zellers
Challenge of NexarSirius SoftwareSpectravisionAction
Chase the Chuck WagonTMQ SoftwareSpectravisionAction
CheckersActivision ActivisionStrategy
China SyndromeSpectravisionSpectravisionAction
Chopper CommandActivision ActivisionAction
Chuck Norris SuperkicksXonoxXonoxAction
CoconutsTelesysTelesysAction
CommandoImagineeringActivisionActionLicensed by Data East USA
Commando RaidJames Wickstead Design AssociatesU.S. GamesAction
Communist Mutants from Space StarpathStarpathAction
Condor AttackUltravisionAlso released by K-Tel Vision as Vulture Attack.
ConfrontationAnswer SoftwareAnswer SoftwareStrategyOnly originally available directly from Answer Software for a short time.
Congo BongoSegaSegaAction
Cosmic ArkImagic ImagicAction
Cosmic CommuterActivisionActivisionAction
Cosmic CreepsTelesysTelesysAction
Cosmic SwarmCommaVidCommaVidAction
CrackpotsActivisionActivisionAction
Crash DiveFox Video GamesFox Video GamesAction
Cross ForceSpectravisionSpectravisionAction
Crypts of ChaosFox Video GamesFox Video GamesAdventure, Role-Playing
CubicolorImagic Rob FulopStrategyOriginally made for Imagic, which declined to release the game. Programmer Rob Fulop kept prototype cartridges; he sold 10 in December 1986 through Video Game Update, and 50 more circa 1994 through 2600 Connection.
Custer's RevengeMystiqueMystiqueAdult, WesternOriginally marketed under the "Swedish Erotica" series. Withdrawn in the state of Oklahoma. PlayAround also released a PAL-only gender-swapped version titled General Retreat.
Dancing PlateBit CorporationActionPAL release. Received a February 1983 NTSC release by Zimag as Dishaster.
Dark CavernAPh Technological ConsultingM NetworkConversion of Intellivision Night Stalker. Telegames released it to PAL territories in 1989 under its original arcade title.
Deadly DuckSirius SoftwareFox Video GamesAction
Death TrapAvalon HillAvalon HillAction, Strategy
Demolition HerbyTelesysTelesysAction
Demon AttackImagic ImagicFixed shooter
Dice PuzzlePanda
DolphinActivisionActivisionAction
Donkey KongImaginative Systems SoftwareColecoActionLicensed by Nintendo; reissued by Atari in 1988
Donkey Kong JuniorWoodside Design AssociatesColecoActionLicensed by Nintendo; reissued by Atari in 1988
Double DragonImagineeringActivisionActionLicensed by Technōs Japan
DragonfireImagic ImagicActionZellers released an unlicensed reproduction titled Dragon Treasure.
Dragonstomper StarpathStarpathRole-Playing
DragsterActivision ActivisionRacing / Driving
The Earth Dies ScreamingSirius SoftwareFox Video GamesAction
Eddy Langfinger, der MuseumsdiebQuelleActionPAL release. Also released as Criminal Pursuit and A Mysterious Thief
EggomaniaJames Wickstead Design AssociatesU.S. GamesAction
Eli's LadderSimageSimageEducational
Encounter at L-5Data AgeData AgeAction
EnduroActivisionActivisionRacing / Driving
EntombedWestern TechnologiesU.S. GamesAction, StrategyResearchers going through the game code in the 2010s have been unable to figure out how the game's maze-generating algorithm managed to consistently generate playable mazes. The original coder says he got it from another programmer who wrote it while drunk.
Escape from the Mindmaster StarpathStarpathAdventure
EspialOrca CorporationTigervisionAction
ExocetPandaPandaActionSame game as Cruise Missile released by Froggo and Radar released by Zellers
Extra TerrestrialsHerman QuastSkill Screen GamesActionOnly five copies are known to exist.
Fantastic VoyageSirius SoftwareFox Video GamesScrolling shoot'em up
Farmyard FunSuntek1983PAL
Fast EddieSirius SoftwareFox Video GamesAction
Fast FoodTelesysTelesysAction
FathomImagic ImagicAction
Final ApproachApolloApolloSimulation, Strategy
Fireball StarpathStarpathAction
FirebugSuntek1983
Fire FighterImagic ImagicAction
Fire FlyMythiconMythiconAction
Fishing DerbyActivision ActivisionAction, Sports
Flash GordonSirius SoftwareFox Video GamesActionReleased by Zellers as Space Adventure
ForestSancho / Tang's Electronic Co.1983PAL
Frankenstein's MonsterData AgeData AgeAction
FreewayActivision ActivisionAction
FriscoHome Vision1983PAL; also released as Peter Penguin
FroggerAPh Technological ConsultingParker BrothersAction
The Official Frogger StarpathStarpathAction
Frogger II: ThreeeDeep!Parker BrothersParker BrothersAction
Frogs and FliesAPh Technological ConsultingM NetworkActionConversion of Intellivision Frog Bog
Front LineIndivideoColecoActionLicensed by Taito
FrostbiteActivisionActivisionAction
Gamma-AttackGammationGammationActionOnly one copy is known to exist. It was listed on eBay for $500,000 but never sold.
Gangster AlleySpectravisionSpectravisionActionAlso released by Froggo as Task Force
Gas HogSpectravisionSpectravisionAction
GauntletAnswer SoftwareAnswer SoftwareAction
GhostbustersActivision ActivisionAction
Ghostbusters IIActivisionSalu LtdActionPAL-only
Ghost ManorXonoxXonoxAction
G.I. Joe: Cobra StrikeParker BrothersParker BrothersAction
GigoloPlayAroundAdultReleased as a 2-in-1 cart with Bachelor Party. PlayAround also released a gender-swapped version titled Cathouse Blues
Glacier PatrolVSSTelegamesAction
GlibQualtronic DevicesSelchow and RighterStrategy
Go Go HomeGem International CorporationHome VisionActionPrimarily a PAL release. Also released as Alien's Return and E.T. Go Home
GopherJames Wickstead Design AssociatesU.S. GamesActionZellers released an unlicensed reproduction titled Farmer Dan.
GorfRoklan CorporationCBS ElectronicsActionLicensed by Bally Midway
Grand PrixActivision ActivisionRacing / Driving
Great EscapeBombBombAction
GuardianApolloApolloAction
GyrussRoklan CorporationParker BrothersActionLicensed by Konami
HalloweenVSSWizard VideoAction
H.E.R.O.ActivisionActivisionAction
Ice HockeyActivision ActivisionAction, Sports
Inca GoldFunvisionAlso released by K-Tel Vision as Spider Maze. Later received a PAL release as Pac-Kong
InfiltrateApolloApolloAction, Strategy
International SoccerAPh Technological ConsultingM NetworkSports
I.Q. Memory TeaserSuntek1983
James Bond 007On Time SoftwareParker BrothersAction
JawbreakerOn-Line SystemsTigervisionAction
Journey EscapeData AgeData AgeAction
Kaboom!Activision ActivisionAction
KarateUltravisionUltravisionAction
Keystone KapersActivisionActivisionActionZellers released an unlicensed reproduction titled Busy Police
Killer Satellites StarpathStarpathAction
King KongSoftware ElectronicsTigervisionAction
Knight on the TownPlayAroundAdult, ActionReleased as a 2-in-1 cart with Jungle Fever. PlayAround also released a gender-swapped version titled Lady in Wading
Kool-Aid ManMattel ElectronicsM NetworkAction
Kung-Fu MasterImagineeringActivisionActionLicensed by Data East USA
Laser BlastActivision ActivisionAction
Laser GatesImagic, VentureVisionImagicActionZellers released an unlicensed reproduction titled Laser Volley
Lilly AdventureHome Vision1983PAL
LochjawApolloApolloActionLater released by Apollo as Shark Attack
Lock 'n' ChaseAPh Technological ConsultingM NetworkActionLicensed by Data East USA.
London BlitzAvalon HillAvalon HillStrategy
Lost LuggageApolloApolloAction
M.A.D.Western TechnologiesU.S. GamesAction
MagiCardCommaVidCommaVid
MalagaiAnswer SoftwareAction
MangiaSpectravisionSpectravisionAction
MarauderOn-Line SystemsTigervision
Marine WarsDigivisionKonamiActionPAL version released by Gakken.
M*A*S*HFox Video GamesFox Video GamesActionAlso released in PAL territories as War Zone
Master BuilderSpectravisionSpectravisionActionAlso released as Super Baumeister
Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-ManMattel ElectronicsM NetworkAction
Mazy MatchFound on a Mexican Atari 2600 clone
MegaBoyDynacomEducationalThe cartridge, the only known 64k Atari 2600 game, came with a Brazilian portable console also called Megaboy.
Mega ForceFox Video GamesFox Video GamesAction
MegamaniaActivisionActivisionFixed shooter
Miner 2049erBig Five SoftwareTigervisionAction
Miner 2049er Volume IIBig Five SoftwareTigervisionAction
Mines of MinosCommaVidCommaVidAction
Missile ControlVideo GemsActionPAL-format
Mission 3000 A.D.Bit CorporationBit CorporationAction
Mission SurviveVideo GemsActionPAL-format
Mogul ManiacVideo SoftAmigaAction, Simulation, Sports
Montezuma's Revenge: Starring Panama JoeJames Wickstead Design AssociatesParker BrothersAction
MoonsweeperImagic ImagicAction
MotocrossQuelleRacing / Driving, Sports
Motocross RacerXonoxXonoxRacing / Driving
Mountain KingVSSCBS ElectronicsAction
Mouse TrapJames Wickstead Design AssociatesColecoActionLicensed by Exidy; reissued by Atari in 1988
Mr. Do!IndivideoColecoActionLicensed by Universal Co., Ltd.
Mr. Do's CastleParker BrothersParker BrothersActionLicensed by Universal Co., Ltd.
Mr. PostmanBit Corporation
The Music MachineChristian Software DevelopmentSparrow, HomeComputer SoftwareAction, Educational
My GolfImagineering HESPAL-only
Name This GameJames Wickstead Design AssociatesU.S. GamesAction
NightmareSancho / Tang's Electronic Co.ActionPanda released this game for NTSC as Stunt Man
No Escape!ImagicImagicAction
NutsTechnovisionPAL-only
Off Your RockerAmigaPleasant Valley Video1983 ActionSimon-style game that was completed in 1983, shortly before Amiga abandoned the Atari 2600 market. The company that was supposed to print the labels kept the cartridges as they had not been paid. They sold the cartridges to Pleasant Valley Video, who released them to the public.
Oink!Activision ActivisionAction
Omega RaceCBS ElectronicsCBS ElectronicsActionLicensed by Bally Midway
Open SesameBit CorporationBit CorporationActionPAL release. Also received an NTSC release by Zimag under the title I Want My Mommy
Out of ControlAvalon HillAvalon HillAction, Racing / Driving
Panda ChaseHome VisionPAL-only
ParachuteGem International CorporationHome VisionActionPAL-only
Party Mix StarpathStarpathAction, Racing / Driving
Pete Rose BaseballImagineeringAbsolute EntertainmentSports
Phantom TankBit CorporationPAL release. Released for NTSC by Panda, Quelle, and Zimag
Pharaoh's CurseTechnoVision1983PAL
Phaser Patrol StarpathStarpathAction
Pick 'n PileUbisoftSalu LtdStrategyPAL-only
PicnicWestern TechnologiesU.S. GamesAction
Piece o' CakeWestern TechnologiesU.S. GamesAction
Pitfall!Activision ActivisionAction
Pitfall II: Lost CavernsActivision ActivisionAction
Pizza ChefZimagCCE1983
Planet PatrolSpectravisionSpectravisionActionAlso released as Planeten Patrouile in PAL territories
Plaque AttackActivisionActivisionAction
PolarisTigervisionTigervisionActionLicensed by Taito
PooyanKonamiKonamiActionPAL version released by Gakken.
PopeyeParker BrothersParker BrothersActionLicensed by Nintendo
Porky'sDunhill Electronic Media, Lazer MicrosystemsFox Video GamesAdventure
Pressure CookerActivisionActivisionAction
Private EyeActivision ActivisionAction
Q*bertJames Wickstead Design AssociatesParker BrothersActionReissued by Atari in 1988
Q*bert's QubesMylstar ElectronicsParker BrothersAction
Quest for Quintana RooVSSSunriseAction, Adventure
Quick StepImagicImagicAction
Rabbit Transit StarpathStarpathAction
Racing CarHome Vision1983
RacquetballApolloApolloAction, Sports
Raft RiderWestern TechnologiesU.S. GamesAction
Ram ItTelesysTelesysAction
RampageBob PolaroActivisionActionLicensed by Bally Midway.
ReactorD. Gottlieb & Co.Parker BrothersAction
Red Sea CrossingSteve SchustackInspirational Video ConceptsOnly available through mail order from a magazine. 100 copies were apparently produced, but only two have been found.
Rescue Terra 1VentureVisionVentureVisionAction
Revenge of the Beefsteak TomatoesFox Video GamesFox Video GamesAction
Riddle of the SphinxImagic ImagicAction, Adventure
River PatrolOrca CorporationTigervisionAction
River RaidActivision ActivisionActionAn unauthorized hack titled Bermuda was also released
River Raid IIImagineeringActivisionAction
Robin HoodXonoxXonoxAction
Robot TankActivision ActivisionAction
Roc'n RopeColecoColecoActionLicensed by Konami
Room of DoomCommaVidCommaVidAction
Save Our ShipTechnovisionPAL release
SeahawkSancho / Tang's Electronic Co.Action
Sea MonsterBit CorporationAction
SeaquestActivisionActivisionAction
Shootin' GalleryImagicImagicAction
Shuttle OrbiterAvalon HillAvalon HillAction, Simulation
Sir LancelotXonoxXonoxAction
Skate Boardin': A Radical AdventureImagineeringAbsolute EntertainmentAction, Sports
Skeet ShootApolloApolloAction
Ski HuntHome Vision1983
Ski RunSuntek1983
SkiingActivision ActivisionSports
SkindiverSancho / Tang's Electronic Co.1983?Same game as Aquatak, Fisher Price, Sea Hunt, and Scuba Diver
Sky JinksActivision ActivisionRacing / Driving
Sky SkipperParker BrothersParker BrothersActionLicensed by Nintendo
Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's CastleJames Wickstead Design AssociatesColecoAction
The Smurfs Save the DayColecoActionKid Vid Voice Module required to function
Snail Against SquirrelBit CorporationActionPAL release. Released in NTSC format as Squirrel
Sneak 'N PeekJames Wickstead Design AssociatesU.S. GamesSimulation
Solar FoxCBS ElectronicsCBS ElectronicsActionLicensed by Bally Midway
Solar StormImagicImagicAction
SorcererMythiconMythiconAction
Space AttackAPh Technological ConsultingM NetworkAction
Space CavernApolloApolloActionAlso released by Panda as Space Canyon
Space TunnelBit Corporation1982ActionReleased in NTSC format as Cosmic Corridor
SpacechaseApolloApolloAction
Space JockeyJames Wickstead Design AssociatesU.S. GamesAction
Spacemaster X-7Sirius SoftwareFox Video GamesAction, Strategy
Space Shuttle: A Journey into SpaceActivisionActivisionSimulation
Spectracube InvasionSuntek1983PAL
Spider FighterActivisionActivisionAction
Spider-ManParker BrothersParker BrothersAction
Spike's PeakXonoxXonoxAction
Spitfire AttackMilton BradleyMilton BradleyAction
SpringerOrca CorporationTigervisionAction
Spy HunterSegaSegaAction, Racing / DrivingLicensed by Bally Midway
Squeeze BoxJames Wickstead Design AssociatesU.S. GamesAction
SssnakeData AgeData AgeAction
StampedeActivision ActivisionAction
Star FoxMythiconMythiconAction
StargunnerTelesysTelesysAction
StarmasterActivision ActivisionAction
Star StrikeMattel ElectronicsM NetworkActionConversion of Intellivision Star Strike
Star Trek: Strategic Operations SimulatorSegaSegaAction
Star VoyagerImagic ImagicAction
Star Wars: The Arcade GameJames Wickstead Design AssociatesParker BrothersAction
Star Wars: Jedi ArenaParker BrothersParker BrothersAction
Star Wars Return of the Jedi: Death Star BattleParker BrothersParker BrothersAction
Star Wars: [The Empire Strikes Back |Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back]Parker BrothersParker BrothersAction
SteeplechaseVideo GemsAction, SportsPAL format; not to be confused with the first-party game of the same name
Stone AgeTechnoVisionCCE1983
Strategy XKonamiKonamiActionPAL version released by Gakken.
Strawberry Shortcake: Musical Match-upsParker BrothersParker BrothersStrategy
StrongholdCommaVidCommaVidAction
Sub-ScanSegaSegaStrategySega's release of its Deep Scan arcade game
SubterraneaImagicImagicAction
Suicide Mission StarpathStarpathAction
Summer GamesEpyxEpyxAction, Sports
Super Challenge BaseballAPh Technological ConsultingM NetworkSportsReissued by Telegames in 1988
Super Challenge FootballAPh Technological ConsultingM NetworkSportsReissued by Telegames in 1988
Super CobraRoklan CorporationParker BrothersActionLicensed by Konami
Surfer's Paradise: But Danger Below!Video GemsAction, SportsPAL-format
Survival Island StarpathStarpathAdventure
Survival RunRenaissance TechnologyMilton BradleyAction
Sword of Saros StarpathStarpathAdventure, RPG
Tac-ScanSegaSegaAction
TapewormSpectravisionSpectravisionAction
TapperBeck-TechSegaAction
Tax AvoidersDunhill ElectronicsAmerican VideogameAction
TennisActivision ActivisionSports
The [Texas Chainsaw Massacre |The Texas Chainsaw Massacre]VSSWizard VideoAction
ThresholdOn-Line SystemsTigervisionFixed shooter
ThundergroundSegaSegaActionReleased for PAL by Action Hi-Tech as Tank City
Time PilotColecoColecoActionLicensed by Konami
Time WarpFunvision
Title Match Pro WrestlingImagineeringAbsolute EntertainmentSports
Tomarc the BarbarianXonoxXonoxAction
Tomcat: The F-14 Fighter Simulator AKA Dan Kitchen's Tomcat: The F-14 Fighter SimulatorImagineering Absolute EntertainmentAction, SimulationReleased in PAL territories as Fighter Pilot
Tooth ProtectorsDSDCamelotActionIt was only available via mail order from Johnson & Johnson
TopyHome Vision1983PAL
Towering InfernoWestern TechnologiesU.S. GamesAction
Treasure BelowVideo GemsActionPAL-format
Treasure DiscoveryHome Vision1983PAL
Trick ShotImagicImagicSports
Tron: Deadly DiscsAPh Technological ConsultingM NetworkActionConversion of Intellivision Tron: Deadly Discs. Reissued by Telegames as just Deadly Discs.
Tunnel RunnerCBS ElectronicsCBS ElectronicsAction
TurmoilSirius SoftwareFox Video GamesAction
TutankhamParker BrothersParker BrothersActionLicensed by Konami
Universal ChaosTelegamesAction
Up'n DownSegaSegaAction, Racing / Driving
VentureColecoColecoActionLicensed by Exidy; reissued by Atari in 1988
Video JoggerExus CorporationExus CorporationAction
Video LifeCommaVidCommaVidLife Simulation
Video ReflexExus CorporationExus CorporationAction
WabbitApolloApolloAction
WalkerSuntek1983PAL
Wall BallAvalon Hill
Wall-DefenderBombBombAction
WarplockData AgeData AgeAction
Wing WarImagicImagicActionPAL-only
Winter GamesAction GraphicsEpyxAction, Sports
Wizard of WorRoklan CorporationCBS ElectronicsActionLicensed by Bally Midway
Word ZapperJames Wickstead Design AssociatesU.S. GamesAction
Words-AttackHome VisionSancho / Tang's Electronic Co.1983
World EndHome VisionPAL. Also released as Laser Base
Worm War ISirius SoftwareFox Video GamesShooter
X-ManUniversal GamexAdult, SimulationAdult-themed game unrelated to the X-Men.
X MissionHome Vision
ZaxxonColecoColecoActionLicensed by Sega
Zoo FunSuntekPAL-only

Xonox double-sided cartridges

released many of their games as "2-in-1" cartridges, with one game on each side. All such games were also available individually.
TitleDeveloper PublisherYearGenre
Artillery Duel/Chuck Norris SuperkicksXonoxXonoxStrategy
Artillery Duel/Ghost ManorXonoxXonoxStrategy
Artillery Duel/Spike's PeakXonoxXonoxStrategy
Chuck Norris Superkicks/Ghost ManorXonoxXonoxAction
Chuck Norris Superkicks/Spike's PeakXonoxXonoxAction
Ghost Manor/Spike's PeakXonoxXonoxAction
Robin Hood/Sir Lancelot - The JoustComputer Magic, Ltd.XonoxAction

Non-game cartridges

Homebrew games

The Atari 2600 has been a popular platform for homebrew projects, with games publicly released. Unlike later systems, the Atari 2600 does not require a modchip to run cartridges. Many games are clones of existing games written as programming challenges, often borrowing the name of the original.
In 2003, Activision selected several games for inclusion in the Game Boy Advance version of their Activision Anthology, as indicated below.
TitleDeveloperPublisherYearGenreNotes
2005 Minigame MulticartChris Walton, Fred Quimby, Bob Montgomery, and Zach MatleyAtariAge2005Action
2048 2600Carlos Duarte do Nascimento Self-published2014PuzzleClone of 2048
A-VCS-tec ChallengeSimon Quernhorst, Paul Slocum AtariAge2006ActionClone of Aztec Challenge
AardvarkÓscar Toledo G. and Thomas Jentzsch and Nathan StrumAtariAge2019ActionVariation of Anteater
ActionautsRob Fulop2008SimulationOriginally planned for release in 1984
Alfred ChallengeEric BacherEbivision1998ActionPlatform-and-ladder game
Allia QuestIgor BarzilaiEbivision2001ActionFixed shooter
Alien GreedChris ReadSelf-Published2007Action
Alien Greed 2Scott DaytonNeo Games2008Action
Alien Greed 3Chris ReadNeo Games2010Action
Alien Greed 4Chris Read2600Connection2012Action
Alien HolocaustFernando Rodrigues SalvioBitnamic2022Action
Adventure
Based on the short film Alien Holocaust by Marcus Garrett and the developer, as the character Bruce. It has a cartridge version and another sold with the DVD of the short film.
Alien Holocaust 2: Invasion EarthFernando Rodrigues SalvioBitnamic2023Action/ShooterSequel to Alien Holocaust. In command of flying saucers, the player can destroy cities all over the world, being the first Atari game to graphically represent cities in Brazil, North America, Europe, Asia, and Egypt. With soundtrack by Pedro Pimenta. It has a special version with a flying saucer-shaped packaging.
AstronomerAlex PietrowPackrat2018SimulationAn astronomy simulator where the player can use a telescope to observe stars. It is a pack in-game for the Retron 77.
Bee-BallIvan MachadoAtariAge2007Action
Bell HopperTomas HärdinSelf-published2011ActionA demake of Winterbells. Placed fifth in the game development competition at Assembly Summer 2011.
Bigfoot Family SearchJason Santuci and Bobby Alexander
Boulder DashThomas Jentzsch and Andrew DavieAtariAge2011Action
ChetiryChris Walton, Zach Matley, Fred QuimbyAtari AgePuzzleTetris clone. Melody Enhanced.
Circus ConvoyAudacity GamesAudacity Games2021Action AdventureFirst game from publisher founded by David Crane, Garry Kitchen and Dan Kitchen.
Climber 5Dennis DebroXYPE2004ActionIncluded in the Activision Anthology.
Included in the Atari Flashback 2 as Atari Climber.
Conquest of MarsChamp Games AtariAge2006ActionClone of the Atari 8-bit computer game Caverns of Mars.
Dark MageGreg TroutmanAtariAgeAdventure
DraconianSpiceWare Additional programming by Chris Walton. Music, Speech, Sound Effects by Michael HaasAtariAge2017ActionClone of Arcade game Bosconian, Draconian includes levels from both arcade versions, plus original levels.
DungeonDavid WeavilAtari Age2009Adventure
Dungeon II: SolsticeDavid WeavilAtari Age2019Adventure-
Duck Attack!Will NicholesAtariAge2010Action-AdventureLoosely based on Adventure.
Edtris 2600Ed FedermeyerHozer Video Games1995StrategyClone of Tetris.
EuchreErik EidSelf-published2002StrategyIncluded in the Activision Anthology as Video Euchre
Fall DownAaron CurtisAtariAge2005Action
FlapPingKirk IsraelAtariAge2004Action
Four-PlayZach MatleyAtariAge2006Strategy
Galactopus!Ric PryorAtariAge2015Action/Shooter-
GalagonJohn W. Champeau, Nathan Strum, Ross KeenumAtariAge2019ActionSupports AtariVox/Savekey for saving high scores.
GrizzardsBruce-Robert Pocock, Zephyr SalzAtariAge2022RPGSupports AtariVox for voice. Contains save-to-cartridge circuitry on physical release, or uses AtariVox/Savekey for demo/download version.
Go Fish!Bob MontgomeryAtariAge2005Action
GunfightManuel RotschkarXYPE2001Action
Halo 2600Ed FriesAtariAge2010ActionBased on Bungie's Halo series, Fries was involved in Microsoft's acquisition of Bungie.
HeistTimothy MarshSelf-published2019Action
High Score Screen Burn Slow BurnBJ Best8bitclassics.com2010ActionHigh Score Screen Burn Slow Burn: The game that’s maybe not a game!
Hunchy IIChris WaltonAtariAge2005Action
JammedThomas JentzschXYPE2001Strategy
Juno FirstChris WaltonAtariAge2009ActionClone of arcade game of the same name.
Jatai the BeeFernando Rodrigues SalvioBitnamic2024ActionThe Jataí is a bee native to the Atlantic Forest and must fulfill its duty of pollinating flowers and collecting pollen and nectar to feed the hive. During the mission, some enemies will appear: spiders, which hang from the web; lemon bees, which raid the hive; and also a large spider, the Queen, who must be stopped. The game has a box with a 3D printed bee that serves as a key to open it.
K.O. CruiserDevin CookAtariAge2010Sports
L.E.M. Lunar Excursion ModuleFilippo SantelloccoAtariAge2010ActionInspired by arcade game Lunar Lander.
Lady BugChamp Games AtariAge2006ActionClone of arcade game of the same name.
MappyJohn W. Champeau, Mike Haas, Thomas JentzschAtariAge2019Action/PlatformClone of arcade game of the same name, AtariVox Enhanced.
Marble CrazePaul SlocumXYPE2002Action
Mean SantaJohn K. Harvey2600 Connection 2009Action/Strategy
Medieval MayhemSpiceWare AtariAge2006ActionRemake of Warlords that adds arcade features missing from the original home version.
Monkey KingAlex Pietrow2018ActionStrategic endless runner.
Okie DokieBob ColbertRetroware1996StrategyIncluded in the Activision Anthology.
OystronPiero CavinaXYPE1997/1998ActionIncluded in the Activision Anthology.
PescoEric BacherEbivision1999Action
Pick Up20th Century FoxMark Klein2002ShooterFinished, but unreleased until self-published at the 2002 Classic Gaming Expo.
Pressure GaugeJohn K. HarveySelf-published1999Action/Puzzle
Princess RescueChris SpryAtariAge2013ActionClone of Super Mario Bros.
QbAndrew DavieXYPE2001Action/Puzzle
ScrambleJohn W. Champeau AtariAge2016ActionClone of arcade game of the same name.
SeawolfManuel RotschkarXYPE2004Action
Shield ShifterJohn RederGood Deal Games2009-
Skeleton+Eric BallAtariAge2003First-person shooterIncluded in the Activision Anthology.
SnappySebastian MihaiSelf-published2012Action
Sound XEd FedermeyerHozer Video Games1994Music
Space GameKarl Garrison, Maggie VogelAtariAge2018ActionAtariVox Enhanced.
Space RocksDarrell Spice, Jr.AtariAge2013ActionAtariVox Enhanced.
Space Treat DeluxeFabrizio ZavagliAtariAge2003ActionIncluded in the Activision Anthology
Space InstigatorsChristopher TumberXYPE2002Action
Squish 'EmBob MontgomeryAtariAge2007ActionClone of Atari 8-bit computer game of the same name.
The StacksMike Mika and Kevin WilsonParzavision2011ActionPitfall!-like game based on a fictional homebrew mentioned in the novel Ready Player One and made downloadable at as part of a contest to win a DMC DeLorean
Star FireManuel Rotschkar, Thomas JentzschXYPE2003ActionClone of arcade game of the same name.
Stay FrostySpiceWare AtariAge2007ActionAlso included on 2007 AtariAge Holiday Cart: Stella's Stocking
Stay Frosty 2SpiceWare AtariAge2014Action-
Stell-A-Sketch/Okie DokieBob ColbertRetroware1997Strategy-
Strat-O-Gems DeluxeJohn PaysonAtariAge2005Strategy
Super Cobra ArcadeChamp Games AtariAge2017ActionClone of arcade game Super Cobra
SWOOPS!Thomas JentzschAtariAge2005Action
SynthcartPaul SlocumAtariAge2002MusicKeyboard controllers are used to create sound loops
ThrustThomas JentzschXYPE2000ActionClone of computer game of same name. Re-released with enhancements in 2002 as Thrust+ DC Edition and in 2003 as Thrust+ Platinum
Toyshop TroubleJohn Payson, Zach Matley, Bob Montgomery, Thomas Jentzsch, Nathan StrumAtariAge2007ActionAlso released in 2006 as 2006 AtariAge Holiday Cart: Toyshop Trouble
TurboAtariAgeAtariAge2010Racing / DrivingClone of arcade game of the same name.
Vault AssaultBrian PrescottSelf-published2001ActionIncluded in the Activision Anthology
VongRick SkrbinaSelf-published2008Sports
Wall Jump NinjaWalaberAtariAge2015ActionSupports the AtariVox
Warring WormsBaroque Gaming AtariAge2002ActionExpanded and re-released in 2005 as Warring Worms: The Worm Turns
The Wicked FatherJuno Self-published2011Action
Zippy the PorcupineChris SpryAtariAge2015ActionGame based on Sonic the Hedgehog
Zoo KeeperChamp Games AtariAge2021ActionClone of arcade game of the same name.

Additional titles

First released on Atari Flashback 9 / Flashback 9 Gold

Sources:
  1. Adventure II
  2. Asteroids Deluxe
  3. Atari Climber
  4. Burnin’ Rubber
  5. Championship Soccer
  6. Chase It!
  7. Combat Two
  8. Decathlon
  9. Escape It!
  10. Miss It!
  11. RealSports Basketball
  12. Return to Haunted House
  13. Saboteur
  14. Shield Shifter
  15. Space Raid
  16. Strip Off
  17. Tempest
  18. ''Wizard''

    Prototypes