ZX Spectrum games

Visitor-voted World of Spectrum Top 100. Click a title to play. Browse by rank or jump to a year.

Top 100

1. R-Type 1988 · Electric Dreams Software · Arcade: Shoot-em-up · file unavailable — WoS
2. Great Escape, The 1986 · Ocean Software Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
3. Fairlight 1985 · The Edge · Adventure: Graphic
4. Turbo Esprit 1986 · Durell Software Ltd · Arcade: Race ‘n’ Chase
5. Trap Door, The 1986 · Piranha · Arcade: Adventure
6. Movie 1986 · Imagine Software Ltd · Adventure: Graphic
7. Quazatron 1986 · Hewson Consultants Ltd · Arcade: Action
8. Myth: History in the Making 1989 · System 3 Software Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
9. Bomb Jack 1986 · Elite Systems Ltd · Arcade: Platform
10. Where Time Stood Still 1988 · Ocean Software Ltd · Adventure: Graphic
11. Three Weeks in Paradise 1986 · Mikro-Gen Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
12. Sir Fred 1986 · Made in Spain · Arcade: Platform
13. Nebulus 1987 · Hewson Consultants Ltd · Arcade: Platform
14. Head over Heels 1987 · Ocean Software Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
15. Flying Shark 1987 · Firebird Software Ltd · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
16. Avalon 1984 · Hewson Consultants Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
17. Ant Attack 1983 · Quicksilva Ltd · Arcade: Maze
18. Rex 1988 · Martech Games Ltd · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
19. Ranarama 1987 · Hewson Consultants Ltd · Arcade: Maze
20. Dun Darach 1985 · Gargoyle Games · Adventure: Graphic
21. Zynaps 1987 · Hewson Consultants Ltd · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
22. Sentinel, The 1987 · Firebird Software Ltd · Puzzle
23. Nether Earth 1987 · Argus Press Software Ltd · Arcade: Action
24. Exolon 1987 · Hewson Consultants Ltd · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
25. Dragontorc 1985 · Hewson Consultants Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
26. Marsport 1985 · Gargoyle Games · Adventure: Graphic
27. Lords of Midnight, The 1984 · Beyond Software · Strategy: War
28. Deathchase 1983 · Micromega · Arcade: Race ‘n’ Chase
29. Jetpac 1983 · Ultimate Play The Game · Arcade: Shoot-em-up · file unavailable — WoS
30. Cybernoid 1988 · Hewson Consultants Ltd · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
31. Saboteur II 1987 · Durell Software Ltd · Arcade: Action
32. Mikie 1985 · Imagine Software Ltd · Arcade: Action
33. Rebelstar 1986 · Firebird Software Ltd · Tactical Combat
34. Last Ninja Remix 1990 · System 3 Software Ltd · Arcade: Gang beat-em-up
35. Jack the Nipper II: In Coconut Capers 1987 · Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
36. Wheelie 1983 · Microsphere · Arcade: Action
37. WEC Le Mans 1988 · Imagine Software Ltd · Arcade: Race ‘n’ Chase
38. Thanatos 1986 · Durell Software Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
39. Saboteur! 1985 · Durell Software Ltd · Arcade: Action
40. Phantis 1987 · Dinamic Software · Arcade: Action
41. Knight Lore 1984 · Ultimate Play The Game · Arcade: Adventure · file unavailable — WoS
42. Stormlord 1989 · Hewson Consultants Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
43. Target: Renegade 1988 · Imagine Software Ltd · Arcade: Gang beat-em-up
44. Highway Encounter 1985 · Vortex Software · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
45. Ghost ‘n Goblins 1986 · Elite Systems Ltd · Arcade: Action · file unavailable — WoS
46. Chase H.Q. 1989 · Ocean Software Ltd · Arcade: Vehicle Combat
47. Pinball 1983 · Sagittarian Software Ltd · Arcade: Pinball
48. Midnight Resistance 1990 · Ocean Software Ltd · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
49. Laser Squad 1988 · Blade Software Ltd · Tactical Combat
50. Heavy on the Magick 1986 · Gargoyle Games · Adventure: Graphic
51. Dynamite Dan 1985 · Mirrorsoft Ltd · Arcade: Platform
52. Cybernoid II: The Revenge 1988 · Hewson Consultants Ltd · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
53. Auf Wiedersehen Monty 1987 · Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd · Arcade: Platform
54. Atic Atac 1983 · Ultimate Play The Game · Arcade: Adventure · file unavailable — WoS
55. Academy 1987 · CRL Group PLC · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
56. Firelord 1986 · Hewson Consultants Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
57. Viaje al Centro de la Tierra 1989 · Topo Soft · Arcade: Action
58. Star Raiders II 1987 · Electric Dreams Software · Arcade: Shoot-em-up · file unavailable — WoS
59. Renegade 1987 · Imagine Software Ltd · Arcade: Gang beat-em-up
60. Nightshade 1985 · Ultimate Play The Game · Arcade: Adventure · file unavailable — WoS
61. Lords of Chaos 1990 · Blade Software Ltd · Tactical Combat
62. Kokotoni Wilf 1984 · Elite Systems Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
63. Bruce Lee 1984 · US Gold Ltd · Arcade: Platform
64. Skool Daze 1984 · Microsphere · Arcade: Adventure
65. Marauder 1988 · Hewson Consultants Ltd · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
66. Last Ninja 2 1988 · System 3 Software Ltd · Arcade: Gang beat-em-up
67. Jack the Nipper 1986 · Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
68. Equinox 1986 · Mikro-Gen Ltd · Arcade: Maze
69. Enigma Force 1985 · Beyond Software · Tactical Combat
70. Bugaboo the Flea 1983 · Quicksilva Ltd · Arcade: Platform
71. RoboCop 1988 · Ocean Software Ltd · Arcade: Action
72. Robin of the Wood 1985 · Odin Computer Graphics Ltd · Arcade: Adventure · file unavailable — WoS
73. Cobra 1986 · Ocean Software Ltd · Arcade: Platform
74. Back to Skool 1985 · Microsphere · Arcade: Adventure
75. World Series Basketball 1985 · Imagine Software Ltd · Sport: Action
76. Uridium 1986 · Hewson Consultants Ltd · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
77. Soldier of Fortune 1988 · Firebird Software Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
78. Rainbow Islands 1990 · Ocean Software Ltd · Arcade: Platform
79. Ping Pong 1986 · Imagine Software Ltd · Sport: Action
80. Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future 1986 · Virgin Games Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
81. Chaos 1985 · Games Workshop · Tactical Combat
82. Batman 1986 · Ocean Software Ltd · Arcade: Platform
83. Rick Dangerous 1989 · Firebird Software Ltd · Arcade: Platform
84. Match Day 1984 · Ocean Software Ltd · Sport: Action
85. Commando 1985 · Elite Systems Ltd · Arcade: Shoot-em-up · file unavailable — WoS
86. Astro Marine Corps 1989 · Dinamic Software · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
87. Alien 8 1985 · Ultimate Play The Game · Arcade: Adventure · file unavailable — WoS
88. Star Wars 1987 · Domark Ltd · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
89. Dynamite Dan II 1986 · Mirrorsoft Ltd · Arcade: Platform
90. Way of the Exploding Fist, The 1985 · Melbourne House · Arcade: Solo beat-em-up
91. Stop the Express 1983 · Sinclair Research Ltd · Arcade: Action
92. Operation Wolf 1988 · Ocean Software Ltd · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
93. Elite 1985 · Firebird Software Ltd · Strategy: Management
94. Arkanoid 1987 · Imagine Software Ltd · Arcade: Action
95. Tai-Pan 1987 · Ocean Software Ltd · Arcade: Adventure
96. Spellbound Dizzy 1991 · Code Masters Ltd · Arcade: Adventure · file unavailable — WoS
97. Vulcan 1987 · CCS · Strategy: War
98. Tau Ceti – The Special Edition 1987 · CRL Group PLC · Arcade: Shoot-em-up
99. Rescue 1987 · Mastertronic Ltd · Arcade: Maze
100. Minder 1985 · DK’Tronics Ltd · Strategy: Management

1983

• Ant Attack
• Atic Atac
• Bugaboo the Flea
• Deathchase
• Jetpac
• Pinball
• Stop the Express
• Wheelie

1984

• Avalon
• Bruce Lee
• Knight Lore
• Kokotoni Wilf
• Lords of Midnight, The
• Match Day
• Skool Daze

1985

• Alien 8
• Back to Skool
• Chaos
• Commando
• Dragontorc
• Dun Darach
• Dynamite Dan
• Elite
• Enigma Force
• Fairlight
• Highway Encounter
• Marsport
• Mikie
• Minder
• Nightshade
• Robin of the Wood
• Saboteur!
• Way of the Exploding Fist, The
• World Series Basketball

1986

• Batman
• Bomb Jack
• Cobra
• Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future
• Dynamite Dan II
• Equinox
• Firelord
• Ghost ‘n Goblins
• Great Escape, The
• Heavy on the Magick
• Jack the Nipper
• Movie
• Ping Pong
• Quazatron
• Rebelstar
• Sir Fred
• Thanatos
• Three Weeks in Paradise
• Trap Door, The
• Turbo Esprit
• Uridium

1987

• Academy
• Arkanoid
• Auf Wiedersehen Monty
• Exolon
• Flying Shark
• Head over Heels
• Jack the Nipper II: In Coconut Capers
• Nebulus
• Nether Earth
• Phantis
• Ranarama
• Renegade
• Rescue
• Saboteur II
• Sentinel, The
• Star Raiders II
• Star Wars
• Tai-Pan
• Tau Ceti – The Special Edition
• Vulcan
• Zynaps

1988

• Cybernoid
• Cybernoid II: The Revenge
• Laser Squad
• Last Ninja 2
• Marauder
• Operation Wolf
• R-Type
• Rex
• RoboCop
• Soldier of Fortune
• Target: Renegade
• WEC Le Mans
• Where Time Stood Still

1989

• Astro Marine Corps
• Chase H.Q.
• Myth: History in the Making
• Rick Dangerous
• Stormlord
• Viaje al Centro de la Tierra

1990

• Last Ninja Remix
• Lords of Chaos
• Midnight Resistance
• Rainbow Islands

1991

• Spellbound Dizzy

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