Summer Games for the Atari 2600 is a sports simulation game developed by Epyx and originally released in 1987. It replicates the thrill of the Olympic Games by allowing players to compete in a variety of events such as pole vaulting, sprinting, and gymnastics. With an emphasis on individual and multiplayer competition, players can test their athletic prowess against each other or strive to beat their personal bests. The game's genre can be classified as a sports simulation with a focus on track and field events, celebrating the competitive and diverse nature of summer sports competitions.