Sneak ’N Peek (1982, Atari 2600) is proof that the early ’80s had video games for literally everything — even hide-and-seek. Developed and published by U.S. Games, this oddball cartridge lets two players take turns hiding on-screen while the other tries to find them, complete with cheesy “rooms” and a timer ticking down.

Instead of blasting aliens or dodging asteroids, Sneak ’N Peek is all about hiding behind furniture, sneaking through blocky rooms, and guessing where your opponent stashed themselves. It’s simple, quirky, and maybe a little goofy — but it’s also a fun time capsule of just how experimental Atari games could get.

Why this weird little title is still worth checking out:

1. Hide-and-Seek Gameplay: A digital twist on the childhood classic.
2. Two-Player Focus: Way more fun with a buddy than playing solo.
3. Unique Concept: Not your typical 2600 arcade clone — stands out as one of the stranger Atari titles.
4. Collector’s Appeal: A U.S. Games release that’s far less common than Atari’s first-party heavy hitters.

Sneak ’N Peek for the Atari 2600 is a quirky reminder that not every game in the ’80s had to be about spaceships and explosions. Sometimes, it was just about hiding in a living room made of pixels.

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