Is Rescue Terra I on Steam?

No. Rescue Terra I 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 Rescue Terra I on?

Rescue Terra I is available on Atari 2600.

When did Rescue Terra I release?

Rescue Terra I was first released on August 14, 1982.

Rescue Terra I

Aug 14, 1982ShooterArcadeAtari 2600

Rescue Terra I — frequently asked questions

Is Rescue Terra I on Steam?: No. Rescue Terra I 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 Rescue Terra I on?: Rescue Terra I is available on Atari 2600.
When did Rescue Terra I release?: Rescue Terra I was first released on August 14, 1982.

About Rescue Terra I

We have a serious problem on Terra I. The colonies sole purpose is to mine Zenbar Crystals which are used for 72% of Earth's energy production. Mining dangers plus security needed to safeguard crystal shipments required the creation of the most complex computer-controlled robotics system ever devised. This system had been doing a tremendous job. But... something is wrong. Crystal shipments have stopped, and returning crystal freighters have been destroyed by Terra I's own planetary defense system...

Summary via IGDB.

Game details

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

Details via IGDB.

Collector value & authenticity

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

Loose

$195

Complete

$800

Sealed

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Release record

Territory	Label	Catalog #	Rarity
North America VentureVision	Standard	VV2001	Extremely Rare

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

Region: NA
Released: 1982
Controller: Atari Joystick
Players: 1
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 VentureVision cartridge with a moderate rarity premium.

Dan Oliver designed Rescue Terra I, released by VentureVision in December 1982. AtariAge rates it 9. Little is documented about the gameplay.

What the press said at the time

Computer Entertainer Vol. 1 No. 10	January 1983	Graphics ★★★½ · Play-Action ★★★
Electronic Fun with Computers & Games Vol. 1 No. 7	May 1983	3½ joysticks

“We found this a good game with some very challenging moments and enough different kinds of action to keep the player's interest level up. The graphic displays are clean and colorful. Recommended.”
— Computer Entertainer, January 1983

“You can't get bored; you're too busy fighting for your life. The graphics are simple but adequate for a space game. … It's been quite a while since any newcomers have dared enter the crowded and competitive video game software field. VentureVision has a good first effort here.”
— Electronic Fun with Computers & Games, May 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.

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 and the value is moderate. Compare the label and shell against AtariAge's scans and ask for photos of the label edges. The box and manual carry much of a complete copy's value, so check that both are present.