List of Atari 7800 games

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Left to right: North American and European Atari 7800 models

The Atari 7800 is an 8-bit console developed by Atari Corporation and designed by General Computer Corporation. It was released in North America in May 1986. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The 7800 is backward compatible with most Atari 2600 cartridges. This list contains all of the games released by Atari Corporation, games released by Atari Interactive Inc. for the 2600+ | 7800+ [6] Console, as well as unlicensed aftermarket games and games which were cancelled at some point in development. In total, 59 [a] games were officially released for the Atari 7800 Between 1986 and 1990. 10 games were developed for the Atari 7800+ and released in 2024 by Atari, Inc. To date there are a total of 69 official releases along with over 100 hacks, unreleased prototypes and homebrews released on cartridge for the 7800.

Contents

Regions releasedRegion descriptionReleased
NA (North America)North America and other NTSC territories.67
PAL PAL/SECAM territories: much of Europe and Australia.61

Commercially released games (1986-1990)

Title [7] Developer(s)Publisher(s) [7] YearRegion(s) released [7] CX Number
32 in 1 Atari Corporation Atari Corporation1988PALCX 26163
Ace of Aces Nova Game Design Atari Corporation 1988NA, PALCX 7846
Alien Brigade Atari Corporation Atari Corporation1990NA, PALCX 7855
Asteroids General Computer Corporation Atari Corporation 1986NA, PALCX 7802
Ballblazer General Computer Corporation [8] [9] Atari Corporation 1988NA, PALCX 7815
Barnyard Blaster James Zalewski Atari Corporation 1988NA, PALCX 7859
Basketbrawl BlueSky Software [10] Atari Corporation 1990NA, PALCX 7880
Centipede General Computer Corporation [8] Atari Corporation 1986NA, PALCX 7801
Choplifter Ibid, Inc. Atari Corporation 1987NA, PALCX 7821
Commando Sculptured Software Atari Corporation 1989NA, PALCX 7838
Crack'ed Robert Neve [9] Atari Corporation 1988NA, PALCX 7836
Crossbow Imagineering Atari Corporation 1987NA, PALCX 7844
Dark Chambers Sculptured Software Atari Corporation 1988NA, PALCX 7837
Desert Falcon General Computer Corporation Atari Corporation 1987NA, PALCX 7811
Dig Dug General Computer Corporation Atari Corporation 1987NA, PALCX 7803
Donkey Kong International Technology Development Corporation Atari Corporation 1988NA, PALCX 7848
Donkey Kong Jr. International Technology Development Corporation Atari Corporation 1988NA, PALCX 7849
Double Dragon Imagineering Activision 1989NA, PALCX 7897
F-18 Hornet Imagineering Absolute Entertainment 1988NA, PALN/A
Fatal Run Sculptured Software Atari Corporation 1990NA (Released in NA 2024) [11] , PALCX 7854
Fight Night Imagineering Atari Corporation 1988NA, PALCX 7851
Food Fight General Computer Corporation Atari Corporation 1986NA, PALCX 7804
Galaga General Computer Corporation Atari Corporation 1987NA, PALCX 7805
Hat TrickIbid, Inc. Atari Corporation 1987NA, PALCX 7829
Ikari Warriors Imagineering Atari Corporation 1990NA, PALCX 7862
Impossible Mission Man Development Corp. Atari Corporation 1987NA, PALCX 7832
JinksSoftgold Atari Corporation 1989NA, PALCX 7857
Joust General Computer Corporation Atari Corporation 1987NA, PALCX 7806
Karateka Ibid, Inc. Atari Corporation 1988NA, PALCX 7822
Kung-Fu Master Imagineering Absolute Entertainment 1989NA, PALN/A
Mario Bros. International Technology Development Corporation Atari Corporation 1988NA, PALCX 7850
Mat Mania Challenge BlueSky Software [10] Atari Corporation 1990NA, PALCX 7863
Mean 18 Ultimate Golf BlueSky Software [10] Atari Corporation 1989NA, PALCX 7847
Meltdown Atari Corporation Atari Corporation 1990NA, PALCX 7805
Midnight Mutants Radioactive Software Atari Corporation 1990NA, PALCX 7889
Motor Psycho BlueSky Software [10] Atari Corporation 1990NA, PALCX 7852
Ms. Pac-Man General Computer Corporation Atari Corporation 1987NA, PALCX 7807
Ninja Golf BlueSky Software [10] Atari Corporation 1990NA, PALCX 7870
One-on-One Basketball Man Development Corp. Atari Corporation 1987NA, PALCX 7824
Pete Rose Baseball Absolute Entertainment Absolute Entertainment1989NA, PALN/A
Planet Smashers Datafast Computer Services Atari Corporation 1990NA, PALCX 7868
Pole Position II General Computer Corporation Atari Corporation 1987NA, PALCX 7808
Rampage Activision Activision1989NACX 7898
RealSports Baseball Atari Corporation Atari Corporation 1988NACX 7834
Robotron: 2084 General Computer Corporation Atari Corporation 1986NACX 7809
Scrapyard Dog BlueSky Software [10] Atari Corporation 1990NA, PALCX 7879
Sentinel Imagineering Atari Corporation 1991PALCX 7869
Summer Games Epyx Atari Corporation 1987NACX 7826
Super Huey UH-IX Atari Corporation Atari Corporation 1989NA, PALCX 7828
Super Skateboardin Absolute Entertainment Absolute Entertainment1988NA, PALN/A
Tank Command Froggo Froggo1988NAN/A
Title Match Pro Wrestling Absolute Entertainment Absolute Entertainment1989NA, PALN/A
Tomcat: The F-14 Fighter Simulator Absolute Entertainment Absolute Entertainment1989NA, PALN/A
Touchdown Football Imagineering [9] [12] Atari Corporation1988NACX 7823
Tower Toppler Hewson Consultants Atari Corporation 1988NA, PALCX 7856
Water Ski Froggo Froggo1988NAN/A
Winter Games Epyx Atari Corporation 1987NACX 7831
Xenophobe BlueSky Software [10] Atari Corporation 1989NA, PALCX 7858
Xevious General Computer Corporation Atari Corporation 1987NA, PALCX 7810

Atari 7800 Plus games (2024-present)

TitleDeveloper(s)Publisher(s) [7] YearRegion(s) released [7] CX Number
Asteroids Deluxe Robert DeCrescenzo Atari Interactive Inc. 2024NA, PALCX 78104
Bently Bear's Crystal QuestRobert DeCrescenzo Atari Interactive Inc. 2024NA, PALCX 7899
Berzerk Robert DeCrescenzo Atari Interactive Inc. 2024NA, PALCX 78103
Bounty Bob Strikes Back Robert DeCrescenzo Atari Interactive Inc. 2024NA, PALCX 78100
Countermeasure 2Robert DeCrescenzo Atari Interactive Inc. 2025NA, PALCX 78107
Frenzy Robert DeCrescenzo Atari Interactive Inc. 2024NA, PALCX 78102
Pac-Man: Double Feature Robert DeCrescenzo (Pac-Man 7800) / Tod Frye (Pac-Man 2600) Atari Interactive Inc. 2025NA, PALCX 78116
Space Duel Robert DeCrescenzo Atari Interactive Inc. 2024NA, PALCX 78108
Super Circus AtariRobert DeCrescenzo Atari Interactive Inc. 2025NA, PALCX 78101
Tiger-Heli Plaion Atari Interactive Inc. 2025NA, PALCX 78121

Unlicensed homebred

There are currently 48 unlicensed games on this list. [b]

Title [7] [13] Developer(s)Publisher(s) [7] [13] Release date(s)Region(s) released [7]
A Roach in Space II: Cosmic BugalooVladimir ZunigaAtariAge2022NA
Alpha Race Brek BrixiusGood Deal Games2015NA
Armor Attack IIRobert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2013NA
Asteroids Deluxe Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2007NA
Astro Blaster Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2014NA
Astro Fighter Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2015NA
b*nQ Ken SidersAtariAge2007NA
Baby Pac-Man Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2019NA
Beef Drop Ken SidersAtariAge2006NA
Beef Drop VE Ken SidersAtariAge2007NA
Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2013NA
Combat 1990 Harry DodgsonVideo612005NA
Crazy Brix Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2011NA
Crazy Otto Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2013NA
Danger ZoneMuddyfunsterAtariAge2022NA
Dragon's CacheRevontuliAtariAge2021NA
Dragon's DescentRevontuliAtariAge2021NA
Dungeon Stalker Mike Saarna, Steve EngelhardtAtariAge2015NA
FailSafeRobert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2010NA
Frenzy Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2013NA
GoSubChris ReadAtari 2600 Land2020NA
Hangly-Man NittohRobert DeCrescenzo2005NA
Hearty ManslapperClark Otto, Jr.Self2016NA
Jr. Pac-Man Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2009NA, PAL
K.C. Munchkin! Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2014NA
Klax BlueSky Software ResQsoft Productions2002NA
Knight Guy in a Low Res World- Castle DaysVladimir ZunigaAtariAge2021NA
Knight Guy on a Board- 30 Squares of FateVladimir ZunigaAtariAge2022NA
Lava Lamps & 8-Track Theatre: The Video GameClark Otto Jr., Isabella AcunaSelf2018NA
Millie & MollyMK SmithAtariAge2021NA
Ms. Pac-Attack Two-Bit ScoreRobert DeCrescenzo2005NA
Pac-Man Robert DeCrescenzoRobert DeCrescenzo2005NA
Pac-Man Collection Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2006NA
Pac-Man Plus Robert DeCrescenzoRobert DeCrescenzo2005NA
Pac-PolluxRobert DeCrescenzoGambler1722006NA
Putt 18Lance RingquistVideo612020NA
Rikki & VikkiPenguiNetPenguiNet2019NA, PAL
Robot Finds KittenThomas MathysSelf2005NA
Rip Off Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2012NA
Santa SimonMatthias LuedtkeAtariAge2006NA
Scramble Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2012NA
Serpentine RevEngAtariAge2016NA
Space Duel Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2007NA
Space Invaders Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2008NA
Super Circus AtariAgeRobert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2010NA
Super Pac-Man Robert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2008NA
UniWarSRobert DeCrescenzoAtariAge2021NA
Wasp!Mark BallAtariAge2009NA
Worm!Mark BallAtariAge2010NA

Cancelled games

Title [7] [14] Developer(s) [7] Publisher(s) [7] Planned Release Date/Last Year Developed or MentionedNotes/Reasons
Crystal Castles Atari CorporationAtari CorporationJanuary 12, 2008Port of the 1983 arcade original. Preliminary packaging exists. [15]
Electrocop ICCAtari CorporationJune 26, 2007Conversion of the Atari Lynx original. [16] Artwork exists under ownership of former MicroProse UK employee Steve Goss. [17]
Elevator Action Atari CorporationPort of the 1983 arcade original.
Escape from the Mindmaster Port of the Atari 2600 original.
Gato Ibid Inc. SoftwareAtari CorporationJanuary 1988Port of the MS-DOS original. Development started but not completed beyond a demo. [18]
Gauntlet Atari CorporationPort of the 1985 arcade original.
Gremlins Atari CorporationBased upon Warner Bros. and Amblin Entertainment's 1984 eponymous film.
Lode Runner Atari Corporation1986Only a single screenshot exists. [19]
Millipede Atari CorporationPort of the 1982 arcade original. Unknown if development work was started beyond announcement.
Missing in Action Sculptured Software TNT Games1989Based upon The Cannon Group's 1984 eponymous film. 85% complete. [20]
Moon Patrol Atari CorporationPort of the 1982 arcade original.
Night of the Ninja Froggo Froggo
Paperboy Tiertex Design Studios Atari CorporationSeptember 22 & 24, 2014Port of the 1985 arcade original. It was finished and working, looked great and was sent to Atari and never seen again. [21] [22]
Pit-Fighter Imagitec Design Atari Corporation1992Port of the 1990 arcade original. A ROM image was reportedly found from a development kit of a former Atari employee. [23]
Plutos Tynesoft 1990Port of the Amiga and Atari ST original. A ROM image was found from a development kit. [24]
PyromaniaFroggoFroggo
Quest for Quintana RooVSS, Inc. Telegames Port of the Atari 2600 and ColecoVision original.
Rampart Imagitec DesignAtari Corporation1991Port of the 1990 arcade original. An early playable build was found. [25]
Rescue on Fractalus! General Computer Corporation Atari Corporation1984Port of the Atari 8-bit and Atari 5200 original. A ROM image was found in 2004 under ownership of GCC programmers. [26]
Road Riot 4WD Atari CorporationPort of the 1991 arcade original.
Sarge Atari CorporationPort of the 1985 arcade original.
Scrapper Story
Scorpion SquadFroggoFroggo
SiriusTynesoft1990Port of the Amiga original Sirius 7. A ROM image was found from a development kit. [27]
Skyfox Atari CorporationPort of the Apple II original. Only a single screenshot and preliminary packaging exists. [28]
Stargate Atari CorporationPort of the 1981 arcade original.
Steel Talons Atari CorporationPort of the 1991 arcade original.
Tempest Atari CorporationPort of the 1981 arcade original. Engineering Notes list development of the 7800 conversion being 15–20% completed but no code has been found to date.[ citation needed ]
The EidilonAtari Corporation
Toki Imagitec DesignAtari Corporation1993Port of the 1989 arcade original. A nearly-complete playable ROM image was discovered on a development kit. [29]
Track & Field Atari CorporationPort of the 1983 arcade original.
UFOFroggoFroggo
White Water MadnessAtari Corporation

See also

Notes

  1. This number is always up to date by this script.
  2. This number is always up to date by this script.

References

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