Era: Atari's second-generation hardware of the early 1980s
Emulator: Browser-based (EmulatorJS)
About Star Raiders
Star Raiders delivers a pioneering space combat simulation on the Atari 5200. Navigate the galaxy and battle alien fleets in this groundbreaking space game. Originally developed for the Atari 5200 during Atari's second-generation hardware of the early 1980s, Star Raiders remains a standout title in the Atari 5200 library. The game features precision shooting mechanics, making it a memorable entry in the shooter genre.
How to Play Star Raiders
Click Play Now to launch Star Raiders directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Use the Arrow Keys to move and Z for the fire button. Press Enter to start or reset. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
The Atari 5200 improved on its predecessor with enhanced graphics and analog controls. Its library features enhanced versions of classic arcade and 2600 titles.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
Playing Star Raiders is easy: press "Play Now" above and the game starts right in your browser window. Our emulator handles everything — no extra software needed.
Is Star Raiders free to play?
Star Raiders is free to play here on RetroVault.GG. We believe classic games should be accessible to everyone, so there's no cost to jump in.
What console is Star Raiders for?
Star Raiders was originally released for the Atari 5200. On RetroVault.GG, you can play it online in your browser without needing the original console.
What genre is Star Raiders?
Star Raiders is a shooter game. It was made for the Atari 5200.
Can I play Star Raiders on my phone?
Star Raiders is fully playable on mobile devices. Open this page in your phone's browser and tap Play Now — touch controls appear automatically.