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Salmon Run

A top down action game for the Atari 8-bit featuring a playable salmon.

31 December 1982

Salmon Run is an arcade, released 31 December 1982 on Atari 8-bit and Commodore VIC-20.

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What Salmon Run is

Salmon Run was released in 1982. It was published by Atari Program Exchange. It is available on Atari 8-bit and Commodore VIC-20.

How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Salmon Run launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Evolution and Xevious.

Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Evolution, Xevious.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Salmon Run — frequently asked questions

When did Salmon Run come out?
Salmon Run was released on 31 December 1982 for Atari 8-bit and Commodore VIC-20.
Does Salmon Run have multiplayer?
Yes. Salmon Run supports multiplayer.

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