Adventure · 1977
Zork
In short: Zork is an Adventure game by Infocom, released in 1977 on PC and PlayStation. It takes about 12 hours to beat.
Zork is one of the earliest interactive fiction computer games, with roots drawn from the original genre game, Colossal Cave Adventure. The first version of Zork was written in 1977–1979 using the MDL programming language on a DEC PDP-10…
Key facts
- Released
- 1 June 1977
- Genre
- Adventure
- Length
- ≈ 12 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation
- Studio
- Infocom, Infocom
- Publisher
- Commodore Electronics Ltd., Personal Software
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1977 classic that aged well
- "Story" vibe
- ≈ 12h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Zork?
Expect about 12 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Zork with friends?
No, Zork is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Zork on?
Zork is available on PC and PlayStation.
What games are like Zork?
In the same spirit: Deadline, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and 7Days Origins.
