Lunar Lander
The objective of Lunar Lander is to pilot a lunar landing module as it prepares to touch down on the moon. The terrain is very jagged and has only a few flat areas appropriate for landing. These areas are highlighted with a flashing bonus multiplier, which is higher for smaller areas. If the player successfully lands the module, he or she is awarded points based on how good the landing was and the difficulty of the landing site. If he or she crashes, points are awarded based on the severity of the crash and sometimes the player receives a fuel penalty. In either case, the game starts another round with a different set of terrain and the player's remaining fuel. The game is over when the play...
- Genre
- Shooter
- Year
- 1979
- Developer
- Atari
- Publisher
- Atari
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Lunar Lander frequently asked questions
How do I play Lunar Lander online with a friend?
Lunar Lander (Arcade) 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 Lunar Lander on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Lunar Lander in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Lunar Lander netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Lunar Lander 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 Lunar Lander on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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