How do I play Lava Pit online?

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

What are the controls for Lava Pit?

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 Lava Pit?

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 Lava Pit?

Lava Pit was developed by Scott Peterson in 1985 and published by CW Communications, Inc./RUN.

Online C64 Game: Lava Pit (1985) – Joust

Game Information

Lava Pit

Publisher: CW Communications, Inc./RUN

Genre: Joust

Developer: Scott Peterson

Year: 1985

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 3 Times

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About Lava Pit

Lava Pit is a joust game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1985. The game was developed by Scott Peterson and published by CW Communications, Inc./RUN.

Now you can play Lava Pit 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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We offer no C64 downloads due to copyright.

How to Play Lava Pit

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Lava Pit directly in your browser. This Joust game from 1985 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