Is Demolition Herby on Steam?

No. Demolition Herby 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 Demolition Herby on?

Demolition Herby is available on Atari 2600.

When did Demolition Herby release?

Demolition Herby was first released on November 1, 1982.

Demolition Herby

Nov 1, 1982Atari 2600

Demolition Herby — frequently asked questions

Is Demolition Herby on Steam?: No. Demolition Herby 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 Demolition Herby on?: Demolition Herby is available on Atari 2600.
When did Demolition Herby release?: Demolition Herby was first released on November 1, 1982.

About Demolition Herby

Demolition Herby is basically the same as Amidar by Parker Brothers', though in this case, you control a car that's being chased by other cars. When you drive around a box, it fills in. Fill in all of the boxes before you run out of gas or crash into another car. The other cars can also erase the work you've done. If you're in a tight spot, hit the button to shift into gas-guzzlin' overdrive. As the game progresses, the speed and intelligence of the other drivers increase.

Summary via IGDB.

Game details

Platforms: Atari 2600

Details via IGDB.

Collector value & authenticity

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

Loose

$55

Complete

$189

Sealed

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Release record

Territory	Label	Catalog #	Rarity
North America Telesys	B&W Standard	1006	Rare+
North America Telesys	Color Handle	1006	Very Rare

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

Region: NA+EU
Released: 1983
Controller: Atari Joystick
Players: 1 - 2
Authenticity: Low

Not in Atari 50 — other compilations and plug-and-plays are not tracked hereLow counterfeit risk

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

A Telesys cartridge by Don Ruffcorn, uncommon but low-risk.

Don Ruffcorn designed Demolition Herby, released by Telesys in January 1983 in North America and in the fourth quarter of 1983 in PAL regions. Little is documented about the game beyond its designer, publisher and release dates.

What the press said at the time

Computer Entertainer Vol. 2 No. 1	April 1983	Graphics ★★★ · Play-Action ★★★½
Electronic Fun with Computers & Games Vol. 1 No. 9	July 1983	3 joysticks
Video Games Player Vol. 2 No. 2	November 1983	A

“Graphics in this game are fairly simple, but the vehicles are really cute. Game play will definitely appeal to kids, but we suspect many adults will sneak this one out when the kids aren't around.”
— Computer Entertainer, April 1983

“But where those driving games featured realistic graphics, Herby emphasizes a game-play design that is tight, involving and whimsical enough to be the equal of anything available for the VCS.”
— Electronic Fun with Computers & Games, July 1983

“Demolition Herby is colorful, fast- moving, and addicting. The bright blue grid is striking.”
— Video Games Player, November 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. Electronic Fun rated games out of four joysticks. Video Games Player graded games like a report card, A+ down to C-.

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. No fakes are documented. Check the label condition, confirm whether the copy is the North American or the PAL release, and ask for a working test.