Is Laser Blast on Steam?

No. Laser Blast 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 Laser Blast on?

Laser Blast is available on Atari 2600.

When did Laser Blast release?

Laser Blast was first released on December 31, 1981.

Laser Blast

Dec 31, 1981ShooterArcadeAtari 2600

Laser Blast — frequently asked questions

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

About Laser Blast

The object of Laser Blast is to destroy a series of land-based enemies. The player controls a fleet of flying saucers, operating one at a time. On the planet surface below are a group of three mobile laser bases, guarded by an invisible force field that prevents the player's saucer from getting too close to the surface. Both the player and the enemy bases are armed with laser blasters, which may fire a single continuous beam at a time. If the player's saucer is hit, it will lose altitude and crash to the ground; however, the player may direct this fall, potentially into one of the bases, destroying it as well. Each succeeding wave of enemy bases moves faster and targets the player's saucers more quickly, while the force field becomes stronger and decreases the amount of space in which the saucer can move. Players score points for each base destroyed, with points multiplying each wave up to a maximum of 90 points per base. Players earn extra flying saucers with each 1000 points scored and may keep a maximum of six extra saucers in reserve. When the score of 999,999 is reached, the digits in the score turn to exclamation points, and the game ends.

Summary via IGDB.

Game details

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

Details via IGDB.

Reception

IGDB rating

56/100

from 6 ratings

Collector value & authenticity

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

Loose

Complete

$16

Sealed

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Release record

Territory	Label	Catalog #	Rarity
North America Activision	Standard	AG-008	Common+

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

Region: NA+EU
Released: 1981
Controller: Atari Joystick
Players: 1
Authenticity: Low

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

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An early David Crane shooter from Activision's first year, simple and cheap.

Laser Blast is a shoot 'em up that Activision developed and published in March 1981. It was designed by David Crane, one of Activision's co-founders, and puts you in control of flying saucers attacking targets on the ground.

It is a slight game by later Activision standards, but an easy pickup for anyone collecting the company's early catalog.

How it was made

What the press said at the time

“With the introduction of this fine cartridge, the "Space Invaders" story has come full circle.”
— VIDEO (Arcade Alley), June 1981

Cartridge & preservation record

Program size 2 KB, measured from the preserved dump.

Catalogue number as recorded for the physical release.

Worth knowing

1982 Arkie Award. Laser Blast took an honorable mention for Best Science Fiction Game in the 1982 Arkie Awards.

Before you buy

Low risk; early Activision carts were made in quantity and are not reproduction targets. Loose carts are inexpensive, and boxed copies cost a few times as much. Check box condition before paying for a complete copy.