For more than two decades nobody knew Red Sea Crossing existed. Steve Schustack, credited as Steve Stack, wrote it independently in California in 1983 and sold it by mail order through his own label, Inspirational Video Concepts, advertising it in a single magazine. Then a copy surfaced at a Cincinnati rummage sale in 2007, collectors tracked down the author, and a 1983 Christianity Today ad confirmed it was real. Only a few copies are known, and two have sold for over ten thousand dollars each.
It is one of the earliest video games based on a Bible story. You guide Moses along the floor of the parted Red Sea, jumping over seaweed and giant clams while Egyptians pursue him. A fish swimming behind Moses acts as a timer, so each screen has to be crossed before it catches up. Stone tablets and doves are worth bonus points and a staff grants an extra life. When the last life is lost, the sea closes.
Tips for Red Sea Crossing
Keep moving forward; the fish behind Moses is effectively a countdown for each screen.
Time your jumps over clams carefully, since landing short is as costly as hitting them.
Grab staffs whenever possible, because they are the only source of extra lives.
How to Play Red Sea Crossing
Click Play Now to launch Red Sea Crossing directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows move Moses and Z jumps over obstacles. Enter resets the game. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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Is Red Sea Crossing free to play?
Yes, Red Sea Crossing is completely free to play on RetroVault.GG. Just visit the game page and start playing in your browser.
What console is Red Sea Crossing for?
Originally a Atari 2600 game, Red Sea Crossing can now be played directly in your browser here on RetroVault.GG with no setup needed.
What genre is Red Sea Crossing?
Red Sea Crossing is a action game. It was made for the Atari 2600.
Can I play Red Sea Crossing on my phone?
You can play Red Sea Crossing on any mobile device with a modern browser. The game adapts to your screen size with on-screen touch controls.