How do I play Desert Hawk online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Desert Hawk in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Desert Hawk?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Desert Hawk?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created Desert Hawk?

Desert Hawk was developed by Michael Barnard & Stephen Bough in 1986 and published by Players Software.

Online C64 Game: Desert Hawk (1986) – H-Scrolling

Game Information

Desert Hawk

Publisher: Players Software

Genre: H-Scrolling

Developer: Michael Barnard & Stephen Bough

Year: 1986

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 2 Times

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About Desert Hawk

Desert Hawk is a h-scrolling game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1986. The game was developed by Michael Barnard & Stephen Bough and published by Players Software.

Now you can play Desert Hawk online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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How to Play Desert Hawk

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Desert Hawk directly in your browser. This H-Scrolling game from 1986 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond