Is Ice Hockey on Steam?

No. Ice Hockey 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 Ice Hockey on?

Ice Hockey is available on Atari 2600.

When did Ice Hockey release?

Ice Hockey was first released on December 31, 1981.

Ice Hockey

Dec 31, 1981SportArcadeAtari 2600

Ice Hockey — frequently asked questions

Is Ice Hockey on Steam?: No. Ice Hockey 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 Ice Hockey on?: Ice Hockey is available on Atari 2600.
When did Ice Hockey release?: Ice Hockey was first released on December 31, 1981.

About Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey is a game of two-on-two ice hockey. One player on each team is the goalie, and the other plays offensive (although, the goalie is not confined to the goal). As in the real sport, the object of the game is to take control of the puck and shoot it into the opposing goal to score points. When the puck is in player control, it moves left and right along the blade of the hockey stick. The puck can be shot at any of 32 angles, depending on the position of the puck when it's shot. Human players take control of the skater in control of (or closest to) the puck. The puck can be stolen from its holder; shots can also be blocked by the blade of the hockey stick.

Summary via IGDB.

Game details

Platforms: Atari 2600
Developer: Activision
Publisher: Activision
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Themes: Action

Details via IGDB.

Reception

IGDB rating

49/100

from 6 ratings

Collector value & authenticity

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

Loose

Complete

$15

Sealed

$49

Label variants

Release	Loose	Complete	Sealed
Blue Label	$9	$40	—

Release record

Territory	Label	Catalog #	Rarity
North America Activision	Standard	AG-012	Common+
North America Activision	Blue	AG-012	Scarce
North America Unknown	Taiwan Cooper	—	—
Europe Quelle	Short	—	—

Also released in South America by JVP.

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

Region: NA+EU
Released: 1981
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

Alan Miller's Activision hockey game, a 2600-only two-on-two sports game that is very cheap.

Alan Miller designed Ice Hockey for the 2600, and Activision published it in 1981. It is a 2600-only game.

Phil Hartman, the actor and comedian, starred in the TV commercial for it.

How it was made

What the press said at the time

“'Ice Hockey' tests accuracy and timing more than simple hand-eye speed. Most will need considerable practice to master passing and shooting. Thanks to the positively wicked solitaire version, you'll be able to get plenty of that.”
— Electronic Games, March 1982

“Along with last year's Championship Soccer, it proves that cleverly conceived sports simulations can work on the Atari VCS.”
— VIDEO (Arcade Alley), April 1982

“Although there are only a pair of skaters on each side in Hockey, the overall effect of the design is incredibly realistic. This cartridge has the authentic feel of actual rink action.”
— Electronic Games, January 1983

“Though other cartridges may simulate the rink sports more faithfully, none packs as much rock-'em- sock-'em excitement as this version.”
— VIDEO (Arcade Alley), February 1983

Cartridge & preservation record

Program size 4 KB, measured from the preserved dump.

Catalogue number as recorded for the physical release.

Worth knowing

Phil Hartman's commercial. Actor and comedian Phil Hartman starred in the TV commercial for Ice Hockey.
1983 Arkie Award. Activision's Ice Hockey, listed as "Hockey", won Best Sports Videogame in Electronic Games' 1983 Arkie Awards.

Before you buy

Low risk; Activision carts of this period were made in quantity and are not reproduction targets. Two labels are priced: the standard picture-label cart, which is about as cheap as 2600 games get, and a Blue Label cart that costs a little more loose and noticeably more boxed. Check which label the photos show if you are collecting variants.