No. Turmoil 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 Turmoil on?

Turmoil is available on Commodore VIC-20, Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MSX.

When did Turmoil release?

Turmoil was first released on December 31, 1982.

Turmoil

Dec 31, 1982ShooterArcadeCommodore VIC-20Atari 2600Atari 8-bitCommodore C64/128/MAXMSX

Turmoil — frequently asked questions

Is Turmoil on Steam?: No. Turmoil 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 Turmoil on?: Turmoil is available on Commodore VIC-20, Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MSX.
When did Turmoil release?: Turmoil was first released on December 31, 1982.

About Turmoil

The player controls a space ship which is trapped in an area consisting of seven tunnels which are connected by a vertical shaft. Enemies are attacking the player from left and right and it is the objective of the player to destroy as many attackers as possible using the shaft. You can't, however, hover at one spot for too long since an invincible enemy will appear, forcing the player to change positions eventually.

Summary via IGDB.

Game details

Platforms: Commodore VIC-20, Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MSX
Developer: Sirius Software
Publisher: Fox Video Games, Inc.
Game modes: Single player
Themes: Action, Science fiction

Details via IGDB.

Every version compared

Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release

Platform	Year	Loose	Complete	Sealed	Period reviews
Atari 2600	1982	$10	$30	$46	3 reviews

Also released on: Commodore VIC-20 · Atari 8-bit · Commodore C64/128/MAX · MSX. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.

Collector value & authenticity

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

Loose

$10

Complete

$30

Sealed

$46

Label variants

Release	Loose	Complete	Sealed
Zellers	$27	$60	—

Release record

Territory	Label	Catalog #	Rarity
North America 20th Century Fox	Standard	11007	Scarce
North America Zellers	Standard	—	Rare

Also released in South America by CCE.

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

Mark Turmell's Fox Video Games cartridge is cheap and easy to find, unless you want the Zellers label.

Mark Turmell designed Turmoil, developed by Sirius Software and published by Fox Video Games in November 1982.

Little else is documented about it, but the standard cart costs little enough to judge for yourself.

How it was made

What the press said at the time

Computer Entertainer Vol. 1 No. 8	November 1982	Graphics ★★★ · Play-Action ★★★
Electronic Fun with Computers & Games Vol. 1 No. 6	April 1983	3½ joysticks
JoyStik July 1983	July 1983	★★★

“This solitaire contest, created by Mark (Sneakers) Turmell is clearly several cuts above those initial titles.”
— Electronic Games, November 1983

“TURMOIL is very uncomplicated to learn, but it's definitely one of the fastest-paced games available. Recommended for speed demons”
— Computer Entertainer, November 1982

“The graphics are bright and lovely, the action, fast-paced and furious and the idea of flying around in the high-rise of your choice, a captivating one. In all, the game is a lot of fun.”
— Electronic Fun with Computers & Games, April 1983

“For all its simplicity, Turmoil is a fast-moving, highly challenging game, particularly in later attack waves where the lane bar- riers periodically disappear.”
— JoyStik, July 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. JoyStik’s capsule ratings run from one star to five.

Cartridge & preservation record

Program size 4 KB, measured from the preserved dump.

Catalogue number as recorded for the physical release.

Before you buy

Check which label you have. The standard Fox Video Games cart is common and cheap. The Zellers-labelled variant is the same game and sells for noticeably more, so a listing should say which one it is. Low counterfeit risk on either.