Watch out for bed bugs
They won’t end your game, but they will steal your hard-earned points. Stay alert, protect your score, and keep your centipede growing as the playfield gets more challenging.
New for Atari 7800 and Atari Lynx
HUNGRY!HUNGRY!CENTIPEDE
A snake-inspired arcade game with a delicious twist, made for the Atari 7800 and the Atari Lynx. Eat all the ice cream, dodge the bed bugs, and chase the high score like it's 1986 all over again.
Easy to pick up. Fun to master.
Colorful graphics, cheerful and uplifting music, and intuitive gameplay make it fun for every gamer, whether you’re a longtime Atari fan or a first-time player. Challenge your friends, chase the high score, and satisfy your appetite for retro gaming!
How to play
Your mission is simple: eat all the ice cream, avoid the bed bugs, and see how high you can score. But the longer you survive, the faster and more challenging the game becomes. It’s a trip back to the golden age of arcade gaming, no quarters required.
Treats and points
Ice cream1 pointThe staple. Grab as many as you can.
Cherries2 pointsCuts your centipede’s length in half.
Strawberry5 pointsA tasty boost.
Heart10 pointsThe big one.
Bonus stage
Reach 40 points to unlock a special bonus stage. All bonus ice creams are worth double points, the perfect chance to boost your score.
Born in 2026. Built for 1986.
Created by Cochecho Games in 2026, Hungry! Hungry! Centipede brings new life to two iconic Atari systems.
The Atari 7800 version delivers colorful, fast-paced arcade action on a classic home console with scrolling gameplay, tasty collectibles, and fun for everyone.
The Atari Lynx version takes the same addictive gameplay on the go, adapted for its compact color display and comfortable handheld design.
- Atari 7800 released
- Atari Lynx released
- Atari 7800 discontinued
- Atari Lynx support ends
- Hungry! Hungry! Centipede arrives
This 2026 homebrew game arrives roughly 34 years after the 7800 was discontinued and 31 years after the Lynx era ended — a new chapter for classic hardware that continues to inspire players and developers years later.
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The 7800 ROM is compatible with supported SD cartridge solutions for the Atari 7800 and Atari 7800+, Atari-branded My Arcade Game Station Pro and Game Station Go, and compatible Atari 7800 emulators. The Lynx ROM works with Atari Lynx flash cartridge solutions and compatible Atari Lynx emulators.