Is Wizard of Wor on Steam?

No. Wizard of Wor 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.

When did Wizard of Wor release?

Wizard of Wor was first released on June 5, 1981.

Wizard of Wor

Jun 5, 1981ShooterStrategyArcadeArcadeCommodore C64/128/MAXBally AstrocadeAtari 2600 Atari 5200

Wizard of Wor — frequently asked questions

Is Wizard of Wor on Steam?: No. Wizard of Wor 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 Wizard of Wor on?: Wizard of Wor is available on Arcade, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Bally Astrocade, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, Commodore Max.
When did Wizard of Wor release?: Wizard of Wor was first released on June 5, 1981.

About Wizard of Wor

Wizard of Wor is an action-oriented game for one or two players. The game takes the form of several maze-like dungeons infested with monsters. The players' characters, called Worriors, have to kill all the monsters. Player one has yellow Worriors, on the right, and player two has blue Worriors, on the left. In a two-player game, the players are also able to shoot each other's Worriors, earning bonus points and causing the other player to lose a life. Team-oriented players can successfully advance through the game by standing back-to-back (such as in a corner) and firing at anything that comes at them.

Summary via IGDB.

Game details

Platforms: Arcade, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Bally Astrocade, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, Commodore Max
Developer: Dave Nutting Associates
Publisher: Astrocade, Inc.
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Themes: Action, Fantasy, Horror

Details via IGDB.

Reception

IGDB rating

71/100

from 21 ratings

Every version compared

Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release

Platform	Year	Loose	Complete	Sealed	Period reviews	Built by
Atari 2600	1982	$10	$32	$36	3 reviews	Roklan Software

Also released on: Arcade · Commodore C64/128/MAX · Bally Astrocade · Atari 5200 · Atari 8-bit · Commodore 64 · Commodore Max. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.

Collector value & authenticity

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

Loose

$10

Complete

$32

Sealed

$36

Release record

Territory	Label	Catalog #	Rarity
North America CBS Electronics	Standard	80000	Scarce
Europe CBS Electronics	UK Color	—	—
Europe CBS Electronics	German Color	—	—

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

Region: NA+EU
Released: 1982
Controller: Atari Joystick
Players: 1 - 2
Authenticity: Low

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

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CBS Electronics' port of the Midway maze shooter, cheap and fun with two players.

Wizard of Wor was a 1981 Midway arcade maze game developed by Dave Nutting Associates. You play a Worrior clearing monsters out of enclosed mazes, and two players can either cooperate or compete.

The Atari 2600 version was developed by Roklan Software and published by CBS Electronics in December 1982, with a PAL release in 1983. Little else is documented about this version.

What the press said at the time

Computer Entertainer Vol. 1 No. 9	December 1982	Graphics ★★★ · Play-Action ★★★★
Electronic Fun with Computers & Games Vol. 1 No. 5	March 1983	4 joysticks
Arcade Express Vol. 1 No. 8	November 21, 1982	9/10

“is an exciting and challenging game sure to appeal to all lovers of maze chases. … Game play should prove challenging to even the most accomplished gamers.”
— Computer Entertainer, December 1982

“A rarity among new VCS games these days, Wizard has high interest, excitement and a lot of staying power. … It's possible to rack up some pretty impressive scores after a while and somehow, the game loses none of its excitement even after hours of play. It's a real winner!”
— Electronic Fun with Computers & Games, March 1983

“There's no question about it, the folks at CBS — a newcomer to the videogame cartridge field — have done themselves proud. … That it comes so close to the mark is high praise, indeed.”
— Electronic Games, April 1983

“it is nonetheless an outstanding piece of design work in its own right. If anything, the play-action is even more similar to the Midway coin-op than the Astrocade edition.”
— Arcade Express, November 21, 1982

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.

Also on other platforms

Arcade · Bally Astrocade · Atari 5200 · Atari 8-bit · Commodore 64 · Commodore Max

Atari 2600	Roklan Software
Arcade	Dave Nutting Associates

Bally Astrocade. Released on the Astrocade as The Incredible Wizard, it was called a near-perfect translation of the arcade game and won Best Multi-Player Video Game at the 4th Arkie Awards.
Atari 8-bit. Electronic Games called the Atari 8-bit version outstanding.

Worth knowing

1983 Arkie Award. Electronic Games listed the VCS Wizard of Wor among the honorable mentions in its 1983 Arkie Awards.

Before you buy

Low risk, with no documented reproductions. Loose carts are inexpensive, and boxed and sealed copies are not much more, so hold out for a box in good condition if you want a complete copy.