Is Double Dunk on Steam?

No. Double Dunk 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 Double Dunk on?

Double Dunk is available on Atari 2600.

When did Double Dunk release?

Double Dunk was first released on May 1, 1989.

Double Dunk

May 1, 1989SportAtari 2600

Double Dunk — frequently asked questions

Is Double Dunk on Steam?: No. Double Dunk 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 Double Dunk on?: Double Dunk is available on Atari 2600.
When did Double Dunk release?: Double Dunk was first released on May 1, 1989.

About Double Dunk

Double Dunk is a simulation of two-on-two, half-court basketball. Teams have two on-screen characters, a shorter "outside" man and a taller "inside" man. In a single-player game, the player controls the on-screen character closest to the ball, either the one holding the ball (on offense) or the one guarding the opponent with the ball (on defense). In two-player games, each player may control one of the two teams as in a one-player game, or both players may play on the same team against a computer-controlled opponent. At the start of each possession, both offense and defense select from a number of plays (such as the "pick and roll" on offense), then attempt to score or regain possession of the ball by intercepting or stealing it from the offense. The game offers a number of player-selectable options. Games can be set to last a certain amount of time or until one team scores a certain number of points. Three-point shots can be turned on or off, as can a ten-second shot clock. Players may also choose to include foul detection and/or a three-second lane violation.

Summary via IGDB.

Game details

Platforms: Atari 2600
Developer: Atari Corporation
Publisher: Atari Corporation
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Themes: Party

Details via IGDB.

Collector value & authenticity

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

Loose

Complete

$14

Sealed

$26

Release record

Territory	Label	Catalog #	Rarity
North America Atari	Red	CX26159	Scarce+

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

Region: NA
Released: 1989
Controller: Atari Joystick
Players: 1 - 2
Authenticity: Low

On Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration since Dec 5, 2023 — the cartridge is now a collectibleLow counterfeit risk

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

One of Atari's very last 2600 games, a two-on-two basketball game that is cheap and on Atari 50.

Double Dunk is a basketball game Atari Corporation released for the 2600 in 1989, one of the last games Atari produced for the console. Matthew Hubbard programmed it; he had earlier worked on Dolphin and Zenji for Activision.

It is a late, 2600-only release that most people missed the first time around. It is on Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration if you only want to play it.

How it was made

Programmed by Matthew Hubbard and released by Atari Corporation in May 1989.

Cartridge & preservation record

Program size 16 KB, measured from the preserved dump.

Catalogue number as recorded for the physical release.

Before you buy

Low risk. Loose, boxed and sealed copies are all inexpensive. As a 1989 Atari Corp. release it may come in the later universal shell with no dust door and a gray label, which is normal for the period and not a sign of a reproduction.