Joust
ArcadePlayStation 3Xbox 360

Joust

71
Critic Rating
#Fighting

About

Joust is an arcade game developed by Williams Electronics and released in 1982. It is a platform game that features two-dimensional (2D) graphics. The player uses a button and joystick to control a knight riding a flying ostrich. The object is to progress through levels by defeating groups of enemy knights riding buzzards.

Playtime Estimates

Main Story0.5h
Main + Extra1.1h
Completionist1.2h
All Styles0.5h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 9/22/2026

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Multiplayer

Online Co-opUp to 2
Local Co-opUp to 2
Campaign Co-opYes

Languages

LanguageSupport
EnglishInterface

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Game Info

Release Date7/16/1982
DeveloperWilliams Electronics
PublisherWilliams Electronics
PlatformsArcade, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
GenresFighting, Platform, Arcade
IGDB Rating71/100 (34)

Game Modes

Single player
Multiplayer

Themes

Action

Perspectives

Side view

Release Dates

PlayStation 3Jun 15, 2007
PlayStation 3May 24, 2007
Xbox 360Oct 2, 2005
ArcadeJul 16, 1982