Atari 2600

Cosmic Ark

The Alpha Ro solar system is in crisis! Their sun is about to go supernova, meaning the death of all the many planets and the exotic lifeforms who call them home. Luckily, though, the noble Atlanteans have heard of Alpha Ro's plight and have sent a vast Cosmic Ark thousands of light-years across the galaxy to try and save as many species as possible. As the captain of the Ark, the player will have to contend with deadly meteor storms and planetary defense systems to succeed the mission.Cosmic Ark features two play screens- On the first, the player will have to blast meteors with four-way cannons. Blast enough and the player can go on to the second screen. The Ark descends low over one of Alp...

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1982
Developer: Imagic
Publisher: Imagic
Players: 2

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Achievements

20 achievements · 208 total points

Warming Up Get a score of 1,000 or more
3 pts
Big Numbers Get a score of 5,000 or more
5 pts
Skilled pilot Get a score of 10,000 or more
5 pts
Experienced Pilot Get a score of 15,000 or more
10 pts
The Best Ark Pilot Get a score of 20,000 or more
25 pts
[ Advanced ] The Expert Alien Catcher Get a score of 500 or more on Game mode 4
5 pts
[ Advanced ] The Ultimate Alien Catcher Get a score of 1,000 or more on Game mode 4
5 pts
[ Advanced ] The Hunter Get a score of 2,500 or more on Game mode 4
10 pts
[ Advanced ] The Ark Pilot Get a score of 5,000 or more on Game mode 4
25 pts
[ Advanced ] Meteor Shooter Get a score of 300 or more on Game mode 5
5 pts
[ Advanced ] Meteor Expert Get a score of 600 or more on Game mode 5
10 pts
[ Advanced ] Meteor Hunter Get a score of 1000 or more on Game mode 5
25 pts
Meteor Shower Get a score of 1000 or more on Game mode 2
5 pts
Meteor Shower Conqueror Get a score of 2000 or more on Game mode 2
10 pts
The Meteor Hunter Get a score of 5000 or more on Game mode 2
25 pts
Stealthy Capture all the aliens then Exit the planet without any meteors approaching the ark
5 pts
Traveller Visit 5 Different Planets
5 pts
Not A Scratch Reach Planet 5 without being damaged [ Press Start to reset ]
5 pts
Explorer Visit 10 Different Planets
10 pts
Untouched Reach Planet 10 without being damaged [ Press Start to reset ]
10 pts

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Cosmic Ark frequently asked questions

How do I play Cosmic Ark online with a friend?

Cosmic Ark (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Cosmic Ark on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Cosmic Ark in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Cosmic Ark netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Cosmic Ark have achievements?

Yes, Cosmic Ark has 20 achievements worth 208 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Cosmic Ark for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Cosmic Ark on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.