How do I play Shifting Sands online?

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

What are the controls for Shifting Sands?

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 Shifting Sands?

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 Shifting Sands?

Shifting Sands was developed by David R. Moffatt in 1987 and published by Keypunch Software.

Play Shifting Sands – AdventureWriter/Quill C64 Game (1987)

Game Information

Shifting Sands

Publisher: Keypunch Software

Genre: AdventureWriter/Quill

Developer: David R. Moffatt

Year: 1987

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 1 Times

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About Shifting Sands

Shifting Sands is a adventurewriter/quill game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1987. The game was developed by David R. Moffatt and published by Keypunch Software.

Now you can play Shifting Sands 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 Shifting Sands

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Shifting Sands directly in your browser. This AdventureWriter/Quill game from 1987 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