Is The Music Machine on Steam?

No. The Music Machine 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 The Music Machine on?

The Music Machine is available on Atari 2600.

When did The Music Machine release?

The Music Machine was first released on December 31, 1983.

The Music Machine

Dec 31, 1983Atari 2600

The Music Machine — frequently asked questions

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

About The Music Machine

In this game, you play as Stevie and Nancy. The Music Machine moves back and forth at the top of the screen, dropping symbols that represent good qualities (Fruits of the Spirit). You have to catch these in you basket. Once you have caught one of each of the other symbols, then the heart (representing love) comes down. You MUST catch the heart to end the round and go to the next round. If you miss the heart, you lose a life. Just under the Music Machine is Mr. Pims. He tries to mess you up by dropping down his assistants, the Pudgeons. If you catch a Pudgeon, you lose a life.

Summary via IGDB.

Game details

Platforms: Atari 2600

Details via IGDB.

Collector value & authenticity

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

Loose

$369

Complete

$998

Sealed

$5,250

Release record

Territory	Catalog #	Rarity
North America Sparrow	GCG 1001T	Unbelievably Rare

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

Region: NA
Released: 1983
Controller: Atari Paddles
Players: 1 - 2
Authenticity: Med

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

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

A rarity-10 Christian paddle game sold by mail order, collected almost entirely for scarcity.

The Music Machine was developed by Christian Software Development and published by Sparrow with HomeComputer Software in December 1983, by mail order. It is a paddle game, so you need paddle controllers to play it. Little more is documented about it.

Cartridge & preservation record

Program size 4 KB, measured from the preserved dump.

Catalogue number as recorded for the physical release.

Before you buy

Medium risk. No fakes are documented, but AtariAge rates it 10, so the value alone justifies care. Compare the label and shell against AtariAge's scans and ask for a board photo through the dust door. At sealed-copy prices, insist on third-party grading.