Asteroids, released for the Atari 2600 as a Silver Label edition, is a classic arcade shooter game that first launched in 1981. Players navigate a spaceship in an asteroid field, blasting asteroids and UFOs while avoiding collisions. This version maintains the essence of the iconic arcade experience and is revered for its simplicity and addictive gameplay. The genre of this game is a multi-directional shooter, challenging players to achieve high scores.