List of TRS-80 Color Computer games

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This list contains video games created for the TRS-80 Color Computer, the successor to the TRS-80. The games for the TRS-80 Color Computer are compatible with the Dragon 32, a very similar computer. [1] There are three main models: Color Computer 1, Color Computer 2, and Color Computer 3. Some games are only compatible with a newer model.

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List

NameYearDeveloperPublisherNotes
Airball 1987 [2] Edward Scio [2] Microdeal [2]
Arkanoid 1989 Taito Tandy Corporation Requires the Color Computer 3. [3]
B.C. Bill 1984Creative Technology Group Imagine Software
Backgammon1980 [4] Tandy Corporation [4] Tandy Corporation [4]
Ballyhoo 1986 Infocom Infocom
Beam Rider1984 [5] D&D Software [5] Microdeal [5]
Bedlam 1982Robert Arnstein Tandy Corporation
Bumpers1985 [6] Charles Wallace [6] Microdeal [6] Maze game for one or two players. [6]
Bust Out1980 [7] Tandy Corporation [7] Tandy Corporation [7]
Buzzard Bait1984 [8] Tom Mix Software [8] Tom Mix Software [8] Joust clone. [8]
Canyon Climber 1982Steve Bjork, James Garon Tandy Corporation
Cashman 1983Bill Dunlevy, Doug Frayer Computer Shack
Castle of Tharoggad 1988 [9] Scott Cabit [10] Tandy Corporation [9] Requires the Color Computer 3. [11] Sequel to Dungeons of Daggorath .
Chambers1984 [12] John Crane [12] Microdeal [12]
Checkers1984 [13] Radio Shack [13] Radio Shack [13]
Clowns and Balloons 1982Steve Bjork Datasoft Breakout clone
Color Cubes1981 [14] Robert G. Kilgus [14] [15] Tandy Corporation [16] Puzzle game similar to Rubik's Cube. [15] [17]
Color Robot Battle 1981The Image Producers Radio Shack Exclusive to the Color Computer.
The Contras 1993 [18] Doug Masten, Jeff Steidl [19] [20] Sundog Systems Contra clone for the Color Computer 3. [21] [20] Originally intended to be released in 1991. [22]
Crazy Painter1983 [23] Charles Guy [23] Cornsoft Group [23]
Crosswords1981 [24] Tandy Corporation [23] Tandy Corporation [23]
Cuthbert Goes Digging 1982 [25] Steve Bak [25] Microdeal [25] Space Panic clone starring Microdeal's mascot character Cuthbert. [25]
Cuthbert Goes Walkabout 1983 [26] Tom Mix Software [25] Microdeal [25]
Cuthbert in Space1984 [27] Microdeal [27] Microdeal [27] Platform game [27]
Cuthbert in the Mines 1984 [28] Microdeal [28] Microdeal [28] Gameplay is similar to Frogger . [28]
The Dallas Quest 1984James Garon Tandy Corporation
Danger Ranger 1984 [29] Ken Kalish [29] Microdeal [29] Platform game. [29]
The Dark Pit1985 [30] G. Twist, T. Folks [30] Microdeal [30]
Dark Star 1984 Design Design Design Design
Demon Seed 1984 [31] Jeffrey Sorensen, Philip MacKenzie [31] Microdeal [31] Phoenix clone. [31]
Devil Assault1984 [32] Ken Kalish [32] Microdeal [32] Demon Attack clone. [32]
Dino Wars1980 [33] Robert Kilgus [33] Radio Shack [33] Fighting game between two dinosaurs. [34]
Donald Duck's Playground 1987 [35] Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line [36] [37]
Draconian 1984 [38] Mike Hughey [39] Microdeal [38] Shoot 'em up. [38] Exclusive to the Color Computer.
Dragonfire 1984 Imagic Imagic
Dungeon Raid1984 [40] Ken Kalish [40] Microdeal [40] Vertically scrolling shooter. [40]
Dungeons of Daggorath 1983DynaMicro Tandy Corporation
Early Games 1983 Springboard Software Counterpoint Software
Electron1984 [41] Steve Gieseking [41] Tom Mix Software [41] A minigame collection. [41]
Escape from Traam1981 [42] Jyym Pearson [43] Adventure International [42] Third game in the Other-Venture series. [43] [42]
Flight Simulator II 1988 Bruce Artwick [44] Sublogic [44] Requires the Color Computer 3. [44]
Frogger 1983 [45] Sega [45] Microdeal [45] Full title: The Official Frogger by Sega. [45]
Galax Attax1984 [46] TDK [46] Microdeal [46] Galaxian clone. [46]
Intergalactic Force1984 [47] CJ Roslund [47] Microdeal [47] Also known as The Force. [47]
Invaders Revenge1984 [48] Kenneth Kalish [48] Med Systems Software [48]
Katerpillar 2Unknown [49] Rugby Circle [49] Tom Mix Software [49] Centipede clone. [49]
Kids on Keys 1983 Spinnaker Software Spinnaker Software
King Cuthbert1984 [50] Ken Kalish [50] Microdeal [50] Donkey Kong clone. [50]
King Tut1984 [51] Microdeal [51] Microdeal [51]
King's Quest III 1988 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-LineRequires the Color Computer 3. [52]
Koronis Rift 1987 Lucasfilm Games Epyx
Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards 1988 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-LineRequires the Color Computer 3. [53]
Madness and the Minotaur 1981 Spectral Associates Radio Shack
Mega-Bug 1982Steve Bjork Tandy Corporation
Mickey's Space Adventure 1986 Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line
Microchess 1980Peter R. Jennings Personal Software
Midway Campaign 1983 Avalon Hill Microcomputer Games
Mr. Dig 1984 [54] Microdeal [54] Microdeal [54]
One on One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird 1985 Electronic Arts Electronic Arts
Operation Safras (Pettigrew II)1983 [55] Shards Software [55] Shards Software [55] Text adventure. Sequel to Pettigrew's Diary. [55]
Pettigrew's Diary1984 [56] Shards Software [56] Shards Software [56]
Phantom Slayer 1984 [57] Ken Kalish [57] Microdeal [57]
Pitstop II 1985 Epyx Epyx
Planet Invasion1984 [58] Steve Gieseking [58] Spectral Associates [58] Defender clone. [58]
Polaris1981 [59] Radio Shack [59] Similar to Missile Command . [59]
Pooyan 1983 Konami Datasoft
Project Nebula1981 [60] Tandy Corporation [60] Tandy Corporation [60]
Protector II 1983Mike Potter Synapse Software
Pyramid 2000 1982Robert Arnstein Radio Shack
Pyramid of Doom 1983 Adventure International Adventure International
Quasar Commander1980 [61] Tandy Corporation [61] Tandy Corporation [61]
Quedex 1989 Thalamus Ltd Thalamus Ltd
Racerball1984 [62] Microdeal [62] Microdeal [62] Pac-Man clone. [62]
Rad Warrior 1988 Palace Software Epyx Requires the Color Computer 3. [63]
Rear Guard 1983Jim Hurd Adventure International
Rescue on Fractalus! 1987 Lucasfilm Games Epyx
RoboCop 1989 [64] ZCT Systems Group [65] Data East / Tandy Corporation Requires the Color Computer 3. [66]
Robot Odyssey 1984Mike Wallace, Leslie Grimm The Learning Company Sequel to Rocky's Boots .
Rocky's Boots 1984 Warren Robinett, Leslie Grimm The Learning Company
Rogue 1986A.I. Design Epyx
Roman Checkers1981 [67] The Image Producers [67] Radio Shack [67]
Rommel 3D1986 [68] Michtron [68] Microdeal [68]
Rommel's Revenge 1984Design Design Crystal Computing Battlezone clone.
The Sands of Egypt 1982 Datasoft Tandy Corporation
Scarfman 1982Philip A. OliverThe Cornsoft Group
Sea Dragon 1983Wayne Westmoreland, Terry Gilman Adventure International
Seastalker 1984 Infocom Infocom
Shamus 1983 Synapse Software Radio Shack
Shanghai 1987 Activision ActivisionRequires the Color Computer 3. [69]
Shooting Gallery 1982 [70] Tandy Corporation [70] Tandy Corporation [70]
Silpheed 1988 Synergistic Software Sierra On-Line Requires the Color Computer 2. The graphics are enhanced in the Color Computer 3 version. [71]
Skiing1980 [72] Tandy Corporation [72] Tandy Corporation [72]
Skramble1983 [73] Microdeal [73] Microdeal [73] Scramble clone. [73]
Space Assault1981 [74] Tandy Corporation [74]
Star Blaze1983 [75] Tandy Corporation [75] Tandy Corporation [75]
Starfighter 1981Sparky Starks Adventure International
Sub Battle Simulator 1987 TX Digital Illusions Epyx
Super Pitfall 1988SRB Software Epyx Requires the Color Computer 3.
Talking Android Attack1981 [76] Spectral Associates [76] Tandy Corporation [76] Updated version of Robot Battle. Berzerk clone. [76]
Tanglewood 1987 Microdeal Microdeal
Thexder 1988 Synergistic Software Sierra On-Line Requires the Color Computer 3.
Time Bandit 1984 [77] Bill Dunlevy, Harry Lafnear [77] Microdeal [77]
To Preserve Quandic 1984David KaramPrickly Pear SoftwareExclusive to the Color Computer.
Tube Way Army1984 [78] Design Design [78] Rainbow Software [78] Scramble clone. [78]
Voyager I: Sabotage of the Robot Ship 1984William D. Volk Microcomputer Games
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? 1987 [79] Computerware [79] Brøderbund Software [79]
Winnie the Pooh in the Hundred Acre Wood 1987 [80] Sierra On-Line Sierra On-Line
Wishbringer 1985 Infocom Infocom
Zaxxon 1983 [81] Steve Bjork [81] Datasoft [81] Full title: The Official Zaxxon by Sega. [81]
Zork I 1984 [82] Infocom Infocom [83] Requires the Color Computer 2. [83]

See also

References

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  2. 1 2 3 "Airball". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 29 April 2025. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "Received and Certified". The Rainbow . Falsoft. July 1990. p. 82.
  4. 1 2 3 "Backgammon". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 24 May 2025. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 "Beam Rider". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 14 November 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Bumpers". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 "Bust Out". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 10 August 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "Buzzard Bait". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
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  10. ↑ Cabit, Scott (January 1989). "Letters to the Rainbow - REVIEWING REVIEWS". The Rainbow . Falsoft. p. 6.
  11. ↑ Griffith, Steve (November 1988). "Software - CoCo 3 - Castle of Tharoggad". The Rainbow . Falsoft. p. 130.
  12. 1 2 3 "Chambers". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 14 November 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  13. 1 2 3 "Checkers". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  14. 1 2 "Copyright page". Color Cubes Program Manual. Tandy Corporation. 1981. Color Cubes Program: © 1981 Robert G. Kilgus, Licensed to Tandy Corporation, All Rights Reserved.
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  25. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Cuthbert Goes Digging". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 24 May 2025. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
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  27. 1 2 3 4 "Cuthbert in Space". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
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  29. 1 2 3 4 "Danger Ranger". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  30. 1 2 3 "The Dark Pit". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 19 June 2025. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  31. 1 2 3 4 "Demon Seed". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 24 May 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  32. 1 2 3 4 "Devil Assault". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 17 June 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  33. 1 2 3 "Dino Wars". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
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  41. 1 2 3 4 "Electron". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
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  46. 1 2 3 4 "Galax Attax". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 22 June 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
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  48. 1 2 3 "Invaders Revenge". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 24 June 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  49. 1 2 3 4 "Katerpillar 2". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 13 August 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
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  54. 1 2 3 "Mr Dig". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 23 June 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  55. 1 2 3 4 "Operation Safras (Pettigrew 2)". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 14 June 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  56. 1 2 3 "Pettigrew's Diary". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 11 December 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
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  73. 1 2 3 4 "Skramble". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 14 November 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  74. 1 2 "Space Assault". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
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  77. 1 2 3 "Time Bandit". Centre for Computing History . Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
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