Is Armor Ambush on Steam?

No. Armor Ambush is not distributed on Steam, so there is no Steam Charts or SteamDB player count for it. Its live popularity is tracked here via Twitch viewership instead.

What platforms is Armor Ambush on?

Armor Ambush is available on Atari 2600.

When did Armor Ambush release?

Armor Ambush was first released on December 31, 1982.

Armor Ambush

Dec 31, 1982ShooterAtari 2600

Armor Ambush — frequently asked questions

Is Armor Ambush on Steam?: No. Armor Ambush is not distributed on Steam, so there is no Steam Charts or SteamDB player count for it. Its live popularity is tracked here via Twitch viewership instead.
What platforms is Armor Ambush on?: Armor Ambush is available on Atari 2600.
When did Armor Ambush release?: Armor Ambush was first released on December 31, 1982.

About Armor Ambush

Armor Ambush is a game that gives players control over tanks that battle one another over terrain that offers varying degrees of texture and traversability. Dueling tanks was a theme familiar to owners of the Atari 2600 since Combat, the game packaged with nearly every Atari 2600 system, had a very similar premise. However, Armor Ambush expands upon the simple battles available to players of Combat. The field of battle occupies a region greater than the size of the screen. Additionally, players can drop mines on the battlefield by simultaneously pressing the fire button and pulling down on the joystick. The mines remain active for the duration of the battle, destroying either tank that runs over them. Players are able to control two tanks and switch between them on command. The terrain is more diverse, featuring areas of foliage, water, and natural barriers. There is also a single-player mode that allows a player to battle a computer-controlled opponent.

Summary via IGDB.

Game details

Platforms: Atari 2600
Developer: APh Technological Consulting
Publisher: M Network
Game modes: Multiplayer
Themes: Warfare

Details via IGDB.

Collector value & authenticity

Atari 2600 · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-06

Loose

Complete

$11

Sealed

$25

Release record

Territory	Label	Catalog #	Rarity
North America INTV	White	MT5661	Scarce+
North America M Network	Black	MT5661	Scarce

Source: Catalog numbers, label types, rarity, controllers and player counts: AtariAge 2600 software database

Region: NA
Released: 1982
Controller: Atari Joystick
Authenticity: Low

On Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration since Nov 8, 2024 — the cartridge is now a collectibleLow counterfeit risk

Atari 2600 prices, all games & how to spot a fake

M Network's 2600 version of Mattel's Intellivision tank game, cheap and on Atari 50.

Armor Ambush is a shoot 'em up that M Network released for the Atari 2600 in September 1982. Mattel first released the game as Armor Battle for its Intellivision console. APh developed the 2600 version, with Hal Finney credited as designer. It is a multiplayer game.

It is a modest cart, and it is on Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration if you only want to play it.

What the press said at the time

Computer Entertainer Vol. 1 No. 10

January 1983

Graphics ★★½ · Play-Action ★★½

“ARMOR AMBUSH is not exciting graphically, but it is more attractive than COMBAT, which is, of course, a much older game.”
— Computer Entertainer, January 1983

“If you've got an Atari 2600, you'll also want to investigate the M-Network cartridge Armor Ambush, which is a slightly scaled-down version of the Intellivision program.”
— Electronic Games, July 1983

Computer Entertainer rated graphics first and play action second, from four symbols (excellent) to one (poor) — stars in most years, diamonds in 1986–87 — comparing each game only with other games for the same system.

Cartridge & preservation record

Program size 4 KB, measured from the preserved dump.

Catalogue number as recorded for the physical release.

Before you buy

Low risk, with no documented reproductions. Loose carts are inexpensive, and boxed copies cost more. It is listed under both M Network and Telegames, so check the label for the publisher name.