Spider Attack - Atari 2600
This is a budget pack game which comes in a smaller box with cartridge only.
Escape the Maze. Manage Your Energy. Survive the Metal Trap.
You are not the hero.
You are not human.
You are a metal spider, trapped in a shifting mechanical labyrinth where every collision costs you, and energy is life.
Spider Attack is a tense, skill-driven maze action game for the Atari 2600, where survival depends on precision movement, careful energy management, and mastering a constantly moving playfield.
A Living, Moving Maze
Unlike static maze games, the entire stage moves—both horizontally and vertically. Corridors slide. Paths open and close. Tight gaps demand perfect timing.
• Navigate narrow passages
• Avoid crushing walls
• Adapt constantly as the maze shifts around you
• One bad impact can cost armor—and a life
This isn’t about speed alone. It’s about control.
You Are the Metal Spider
You control a gray metal spider, equipped with a missile weapon that can fire through walls, giving you tactical options even when enemies are out of sight.
But there’s a catch…
• Your missile uses limited energy
• Energy drains as the level progresses
• Run out of energy—and you lose a life
Every shot matters.
Deadly Enemies and Rare Resources
Titanium Spider
A roaming mechanical threat that patrols the maze.
• Can be destroyed for points
• Collision is deadly
• Unpredictable movement keeps you on edge
Score: 100 points
Energy Fluid
A rare and valuable resource.
• Restores your energy bar
• Prevents energy-based death
• Becomes scarcer as the game advances
Score: 40 points
As difficulty ramps up, survival becomes a balancing act between aggression and restraint.
Pure Atari Tension
• Simple controls, unforgiving gameplay
• Missiles that pass through walls—use them wisely
• Precision movement is rewarded
• Energy management adds strategic depth
• Feels brutal, fair, and unmistakably Atari
This is the kind of game that makes you lean forward in your chair.
The Challenge Awaits
Spider Attack isn’t just a game—it’s a test.