Is Gauntlet on Steam?

No. Gauntlet 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 Gauntlet on?

Gauntlet is available on Atari 2600.

When did Gauntlet release?

Gauntlet was first released on December 31, 1983.

Gauntlet

Dec 31, 1983Atari 2600

Gauntlet — frequently asked questions

Is Gauntlet on Steam?: No. Gauntlet 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 Gauntlet on?: Gauntlet is available on Atari 2600.
When did Gauntlet release?: Gauntlet was first released on December 31, 1983.

About Gauntlet

This game has nothing to do with the Atari arcade game or any of the home-ported versions. You are the great explorer, Sir Robert Wittenbottom. You have discovered an ancient civilization deep within the forest of a mysterious island. Since you're a likable old fellow, they have decided to induct you into their council of warriors. But first you must prove your worthiness by running the gauntlet. You are given three glasses of water. You must run through the gauntlet to the ceremonial fires and use your water to put them out. You current glass of water will then be refilled then it is off to the next fire. Of course, it is not that easy. You must jump over rocks and logs, duck under stones, arrows and tomahawks, and avoid hitting trees or touching the sides of the gauntlet.You can ease the thirst of the old men you come across for points but it will cost you water. The game is over when you run out of your third glass of water. To jump, just press the fire button. To duck, pull back then press the fire button.

Summary via IGDB.

Game details

Platforms: Atari 2600

Details via IGDB.

Collector value & authenticity

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

Loose

$23

Complete

$54

Sealed

$188

Release record

Territory	Catalog #	Rarity
North America Answer Software	1002	Unbelievably Rare

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

Region: NA
Released: 1983
Controller: Atari Joystick
Authenticity: High

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

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

Answer Software's mail-order Gauntlet is a documented counterfeit target, so buy the provenance before the cartridge.

Answer Software released Gauntlet by mail order in 1983. Little is documented about the game itself. Do not confuse it with Atari Games' 1985 arcade Gauntlet and its many home versions, which share the name.

Its importance to collectors is scarcity: AtariAge rates it 10, its highest rarity.

Cartridge & preservation record

Program size 4 KB, measured from the preserved dump.

Catalogue number as recorded for the physical release.

Before you buy

High risk. A fake Answer Software Gauntlet was sold as an original in 2015 and was caught because it sat in the wrong shell and carried the wrong label design. Compare the shell and label against AtariAge's scans of this exact title, check the label for die-cut rounded corners and a non-glossy finish, walk away from a missing bottom-right label corner, and photograph the board through the dust door without opening the cart. Make sure the listing is the 1983 Answer Software cartridge and not a common Gauntlet for another platform. Ask for provenance.