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Released
1981
Studio
On-Line Systems
Platforms
2

Jawbreaker

1981 On-Line Systems 2 platforms

Arcade Action

Jawbreaker is a video game programmed by John Harris and released in 1981 for the Atari 400/800 by On-line Systems. Originally intended to be a fairly straight Pac-Man clone, Jawbreaker emerged as a relatively inventive version with unique gameplay. It was widely lauded by reviewers, and became a major seller for Sierra Online. The story of its creation forms a portion of Steven Levy's book, Hackers.

Track the collection you actually own — yourself, or with your AI assistant.

Free, no card, and your collection stays yours to export.

Free, no card, yours to export.

Released
  • 1981North America
Also known as
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Versions
  • Jawbreaker Original · 1981 · Apple II, Atari 8-bit
  • Jawbreaker Port · 1982 · 2600
Standalone expansions
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Languages
1 language
  • English interface

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