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Space Cactus Canyon

The year is 2543. You are the last cactus on Earth. You live in the scorching deserts of the Rocky Mountains in what used to be Alberta, Canada. The heat is nearly unbearable and wildfires are common. The rest…

29 April 2020

Space Cactus Canyon is an arcade, released 29 April 2020 on Atari 2600.

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What Space Cactus Canyon is

Space Cactus Canyon was released in 2020. It is available on Atari 2600 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The year is 2543. You are the last cactus on Earth. You live in the scorching deserts of the Rocky Mountains in what used to be Alberta, Canada. The heat is nearly unbearable and wildfires are common. The rest of your fellow cacti have moved to a more temperate climate ... on Mars. They have sent a final spaceship to transport you there. Reaching it won’t be easy. Water has become Earth’s most precious resource, and although you are a cactus, you need every drop. You’ll collect the water as you move through the canyons on your way to rendezvous with your rocket. Every so often, you’ll even find a bucket of water, and you’ll be able rest for the night. But watch out for the humans. The few…
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How it plays

Its themes are action.

What it launched against

Space Cactus Canyon launched on 29 April 2020, within three weeks of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Deep Rock Galactic, Streets of Rage 4 and Tetris Effect: Connected.

Released around the same time: Final Fantasy VII Remake, Deep Rock Galactic, Streets of Rage 4, Tetris Effect: Connected.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Space Cactus Canyon — frequently asked questions

When did Space Cactus Canyon come out?
Space Cactus Canyon was released on 29 April 2020 for Atari 2600.

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