Barnyard Blaster is a light gun shooting game released for the Atari 7800 home video game console. It was developed by Atari and released in 1988. Players take up the role of a farmer defending their barnyard from a variety of pests and critters. The game is characterized by its retro-style pixel graphics and simple gameplay mechanics, typical of the era. Designed to be played with the Atari 7800's light gun accessory, players can shoot at targets like pumpkins, bottles, and moving animals across different static screens. The game's genre can be classified as a shooter and it is remembered as part of the wider Atari 7800 library.