C64 LEGENDS

Top 50 Games of the 80s • Featuring Original Box Art

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Elite box art

Elite

1984
StrategyAction

Groundbreaking space trading and combat simulator that defined the open-world genre.

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Pirates!

1987
StrategyAdventure

Open-world pirate adventure with trading and naval combat.

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Wasteland

1988
RPG

Post-apocalyptic RPG that influenced the Fallout series.

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The Last Ninja

1987
ActionAdventure

Atmospheric action-adventure game featuring martial arts combat and puzzle-solving in ancient Japan.

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Maniac Mansion

1987
Adventure

Revolutionary point-and-click adventure that introduced the SCUMM engine.

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Zak McKracken

1988
Adventure

Humorous adventure about alien conspiracies and time travel.

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Boulder Dash

1984
ArcadePuzzle

Classic dig-and-collect game where you guide Rockford through underground caverns.

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Bubble Bobble

1987
ArcadePlatform

Charming cooperative platform game featuring Bub and Bob dinosaurs.

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Impossible Mission

1984
PlatformPuzzle

Innovative platform game with speech synthesis and password-based progression.

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Turrican

1990
ActionPlatform

Epic action-platformer with exploration and powerful weaponry.

Paradroid box art

Paradroid

1985
ActionStrategy

Unique robot takeover game with tactical puzzle elements aboard spaceship.

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Wizball

1987
ArcadeAction

Surreal shooting game where you control a bouncing ball wizard collecting colors.

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Uridium

1986
ActionArcade

Side-scrolling shooter with massive battleships and smooth parallax scrolling.

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The Bard's Tale

1985
RPG

Classic dungeon-crawling RPG with party-based combat and spellcasting.

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International Karate

1985
ActionFighting

Martial arts tournament game with smooth animation and multiple opponents.

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California Games

1987
Sports

Beach sports compilation featuring skateboarding, surfing, and BMX.

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Commando

1985
ActionArcade

Vertical scrolling run-and-gun shooter in jungle warfare setting.

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Spy Hunter

1984
ActionRacing

Road combat game with transforming spy car and gadgets.

Summer Games box art

Summer Games

1984
Sports

Olympic sports simulation with track and field events.

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Microprose Soccer

1988
Sports

Fast-paced football (soccer) game with arcade-style gameplay.

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Bruce Lee

1984
ActionPlatform

Martial arts platform game based on the legendary fighter.

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Mercenary

1985
AdventureAction

3D space exploration adventure with complex storyline.

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Pitstop II

1984
Racing

Formula One racing simulation with pit stop strategy.

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Jumpman

1983
PlatformArcade

Challenging platform game with creative level designs and hazards.

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Archon

1983
Strategy

Chess-like strategy game where pieces battle in real-time combat.

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Defender of the Crown

1986
Strategy

Medieval strategy game with cinematic presentation and jousting.

Raid on Bungeling Bay box art

Raid on Bungeling Bay

1984
ActionArcade

Helicopter combat game with destructible environments.

Ghostbusters box art

Ghostbusters

1984
ActionStrategy

Licensed game combining driving, shooting, and business simulation.

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Way of the Exploding Fist

1985
ActionFighting

Martial arts fighting game with tournament progression.

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Creatures

1990
PlatformAction

Cute platform adventure featuring fuzzy creatures and power-ups.

Gyruss box art

Gyruss

1984
ArcadeAction

Unique circular shooter with Bach's Toccata and Fugue soundtrack.

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Little Computer People

1985
Simulation

Early life simulation where you interact with a virtual person.

Montezuma's Revenge box art

Montezuma's Revenge

1984
PlatformAdventure

Exploration platform game set in dangerous Aztec pyramids.

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Blue Max

1983
ActionArcade

World War I biplane combat with ground attack missions.

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Alternate Reality

1985
RPG

Immersive first-person RPG with real-time gameplay.

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Pool of Radiance

1988
RPG

First official D&D computer game with turn-based combat.

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Silent Service

1985
Simulation

Realistic World War II submarine simulation.

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F-15 Strike Eagle

1985
Simulation

Fighter jet simulation with varied combat missions.

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Gunship

1986
Simulation

Attack helicopter simulation with realistic flight model.

Nebulus box art

Nebulus

1987
PlatformArcade

3D-effect platform game climbing cylindrical towers.

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International Karate +

1987
ActionFighting

Enhanced sequel with three-fighter tournaments.

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Arkanoid

1987
Arcade

Enhanced Breakout-style game with power-ups and enemies.

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Bomb Jack

1986
PlatformArcade

Platform game collecting bombs while avoiding enemies.

Thrust box art

Thrust

1986
ActionArcade

Gravity-based spaceship game with fuel collection.

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Gauntlet

1987
ActionRPG

Dungeon crawler supporting four-player cooperative gameplay.

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Rambo

1985
ActionArcade

Licensed action game based on the popular film series.

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Green Beret

1986
ActionArcade

Side-scrolling military action with stealth elements.

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Leaderboard

1986
Sports

Professional golf simulation with realistic course design.

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Marble Madness

1986
ArcadePuzzle

Isometric marble racing through challenging obstacle courses.

Street Sports Baseball box art

Street Sports Baseball

1987
Sports

Arcade-style baseball with neighborhood pickup game atmosphere.