r/atarist
Anything and everything to do with the 16-bit Atari ST line of personal computers. Also Atari TT and Atari Falcon posts are welcome as…
How to think about r/atarist
The community is dedicated to enthusiasts of the 16-bit Atari ST line of personal computers, including the Atari TT and Atari Falcon. Members share a passion for retro computing, often discussing software, hardware, and preservation efforts. The focus on archival content and coding reflects a deep appreciation for the Atari legacy, making it a niche yet vibrant hub for retro computing aficionados.
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Audience
Participants are primarily retro computing enthusiasts, often ranging from middle-aged individuals who experienced the Atari era firsthand to younger users interested in vintage technology. They share a common interest in preserving and exploring the Atari ST ecosystem, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable vibe. Members tend to be tech-savvy and passionate about coding, gaming, and hardware restoration.
Posting culture
The posting culture values detailed discussions, technical insights, and nostalgia-driven content. Posts that share restoration projects, coding tips, or historical insights about Atari products tend to thrive, while low-effort memes or off-topic content may receive downvotes. Members are encouraged to engage thoughtfully, and the community appreciates regular contributions, though the frequency of posts can vary widely based on member activity.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on authenticity and value-driven content rather than overt promotion. Sharing informative articles, tutorials, or engaging in discussions about Atari's legacy can resonate well. Collaborations with retro gaming events or sponsoring content that aligns with the community's interests may also be effective. However, members are generally hostile to blatant advertising, so subtlety and genuine engagement are key.
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What r/atarist talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/theatarigeek
- u/Retroldies
- u/logicalvue
- u/Spagetticoder
- u/adrianoarcade
- u/[deleted]
- u/Squeepty
- u/marinbala
- u/croxdax
- u/bubonis
- u/schluesselkind
- u/PredictorX1
- u/emcheeto
- u/Marcio_D
- u/Playful-Dinner4449
- u/StanQuizzy
- u/chorlton655
- u/PCRETROLAB
- u/saugoof
- u/Derf_Jagged
- u/Segabeard-Head3711
- u/thorian
- u/dgnadt
- u/NELeipzig
- u/Wampaboy
- u/Designer_Drawer_3462
- u/Ixnay10
- u/adlerhn
- u/Abarth_Vader
- u/GoatApprehensive9866
- u/OrthosDeli
- u/No-Vegetable-7171
- u/Nargajuna
- u/Dunkelskorpion
- u/youngMattTheLadsAtwa
- u/Stitchusafl
- u/BobbleWrap
- u/galapag0
- u/transientsun
- u/Burninator6502
- u/amusingjapester23
- u/mccalli
- u/JoyofSticks
- u/hexavibrongal
- u/MrBurns32X
- u/controlav
- u/RPGCoder
- u/katsumbhong
- u/m_jochim
- u/SlideRuleFan
- u/HoratioTheBoldx
- u/IHeardYouGotCookies
- u/daddyd
- u/Able-Water3290
- u/unixfan2001
- u/NTxC
- u/Separate_Implement_8
- u/MugUK
- u/Proud_Ant5438
- u/Yeegis
- u/PatmanQC
- u/Full-Dome
- u/MasonJarring
- u/DrMcFiddles_
- u/GentlemensPixelClub
- u/elblanco
- u/Medium-Brilliant-270
- u/joshrenaud
- u/Yaumito
- u/loudlawlesslost
- u/starman99x
- u/belial1971
- u/dmtmania
- u/ComicSausage
- u/bromogatos309
- u/Vics_videos
- u/Photo-Nature-83
- u/Healthy_Yesterday_84
- u/ExplodingPoptarts
- u/Feeling_Solution_212
- u/retrohax
- u/Professional_Cod9285
- u/shaunbowen
- u/Kipio
- u/mightypup1974
- u/Commercial-Clue6241
- u/Extra-joe
- u/sodsto
- u/karios
- u/mczero80
- u/arganoid
- u/simeonsoden
By votes
- u/Retroldies
- u/logicalvue
- u/theatarigeek
- u/Squeepty
- u/Spagetticoder
- u/marinbala
- u/[deleted]
- u/adrianoarcade
- u/Nargajuna
- u/bubonis
- u/PCRETROLAB
- u/schluesselkind
- u/saugoof
- u/croxdax
- u/Dunkelskorpion
- u/youngMattTheLadsAtwa
- u/Derf_Jagged
- u/Stitchusafl
- u/Segabeard-Head3711
- u/thorian
- u/BobbleWrap
- u/PredictorX1
- u/Playful-Dinner4449
- u/transientsun
- u/Marcio_D
- u/StanQuizzy
- u/galapag0
- u/amusingjapester23
- u/Burninator6502
- u/mccalli
- u/JoyofSticks
- u/dgnadt
- u/hexavibrongal
- u/emcheeto
- u/MrBurns32X
- u/controlav
- u/NELeipzig
- u/Wampaboy
- u/Designer_Drawer_3462
- u/Ixnay10
- u/chorlton655
- u/adlerhn
- u/RPGCoder
- u/katsumbhong
- u/m_jochim
- u/HoratioTheBoldx
- u/Abarth_Vader
- u/GoatApprehensive9866
- u/SlideRuleFan
- u/OrthosDeli
- u/IHeardYouGotCookies
- u/Able-Water3290
- u/unixfan2001
- u/NTxC
- u/Separate_Implement_8
- u/MugUK
- u/Yeegis
- u/No-Vegetable-7171
- u/daddyd
- u/DrMcFiddles_
- u/Proud_Ant5438
- u/PatmanQC
- u/elblanco
- u/Medium-Brilliant-270
- u/joshrenaud
- u/starman99x
- u/Full-Dome
- u/MasonJarring
- u/GentlemensPixelClub
- u/Yaumito
- u/ComicSausage
- u/loudlawlesslost
- u/belial1971
- u/dmtmania
- u/bromogatos309
- u/Vics_videos
- u/Photo-Nature-83
- u/Healthy_Yesterday_84
- u/ExplodingPoptarts
- u/Feeling_Solution_212
- u/Professional_Cod9285
- u/shaunbowen
- u/Kipio
- u/retrohax
- u/mightypup1974
- u/Commercial-Clue6241
- u/Extra-joe
- u/sodsto
- u/karios
- u/mczero80
- u/arganoid
- u/simeonsoden
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/daddyd
- u/Dan-in-Va
- u/PatientGamerfr
- u/JamesPilgrim
- u/Intelligent-Tie-6759
- u/Binty77
- u/_Keahilani_
- u/marinbala
- u/Toothygrin1231
- u/JupiterRecruit
- u/Suspicious_Tap_1919
- u/Zeptari
- u/Flashy-Dragonfly6785
- u/Separate_Implement_8
- u/jrherita
- u/AlternativeBet2753
- u/The_Great_Warmani
- u/Arniegeddon
- u/Retroldies
- u/Nanooc523
- u/CarLost_on_reddit
- u/thommyh
- u/genericauthor
- u/michelloto
- u/blakespot
- u/mccalli
- u/mrbungle100
- u/iworkallday
- u/logicalvue
- u/aughtspcnerd
- u/Healthy_Yesterday_84
- u/alex_hedman
- u/Android8675
- u/transientsun
- u/deathboyuk
- u/ThePenultimateNinja
- u/mysterd2006
- u/thetoastmonster
- u/SonOfHendo
- u/Squeepty
- u/krona2k
- u/BockBock2000
- u/sczsczcz
- u/SoyaleJP
- u/radiofreerutland
- u/Nargajuna
- u/angrybadger77
- u/CancelRebel
- u/marcelkroust
- u/LordDeFacto
- u/broncos4thewin
- u/molotovPopsicle
- u/Sealance
- u/xPaxion
- u/EvoluZion3
- u/AndyAsteroid
- u/sneekeruk
- u/RPGCoder
- u/Subject-Hat7663
- u/ymos168
- u/StanQuizzy
- u/matthooper71
- u/Musicman1972
- u/SpecificAfraid8299
- u/givemethepassword
- u/Spagetticoder
- u/PassingShot11
- u/R3troGamer
- u/Chaggar76
- u/Smackatoo
- u/AngryGungan
- u/69DETONATOR69
- u/BikerScowt
- u/youngMattTheLadsAtwa
- u/GoatApprehensive9866
- u/gentle_lemon
- u/callmelightningjunio
- u/lost_opossum_
- u/dom_r_
- u/numberjhonny5ive
- u/xbattlestation
- u/cerreur
- u/rudirobot
- u/Mitchmallo
- u/GrandMasterSlack2020
- u/Flaky_Read_1585
- u/AphroditesAutomaton
- u/dreniarb
- u/NoteBenderYM2149F
- u/RedditTyrem
- u/TheOriginalCoda
- u/TrentRole98
- u/lordbobjones
- u/BobbleWrap
- u/No-Vegetable-7171
- u/SPJ_44
- u/HoratioTheBoldx
- u/the-zero-st
- u/drfsrich
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/aughtspcnerd
- u/daddyd
- u/Toothygrin1231
- u/Dan-in-Va
- u/_Keahilani_
- u/marinbala
- u/PatientGamerfr
- u/AstronautOk8841
- u/CarLost_on_reddit
- u/Separate_Implement_8
- u/mrbungle100
- u/transientsun
- u/Intelligent-Tie-6759
- u/Binty77
- u/JamesPilgrim
- u/LordDeFacto
- u/Zeptari
- u/mccalli
- u/michelloto
- u/uk_phil
- u/deedpoll3
- u/Atarimac
- u/The_Great_Warmani
- u/JupiterRecruit
- u/Suspicious_Tap_1919
- u/thommyh
- u/Flashy-Dragonfly6785
- u/iworkallday
- u/jrherita
- u/ThePenultimateNinja
- u/HoratioTheBoldx
- u/guitartoneoverload
- u/wootcat
- u/AlternativeBet2753
- u/angrybadger77
- u/genericauthor
- u/logicalvue
- u/Android8675
- u/numberjhonny5ive
- u/mysterd2006
- u/TrentRole98
- u/thetoastmonster
- u/Rahkeesh
- u/Squeepty
- u/WhatAGoodDoggy
- u/krona2k
- u/Nanooc523
- u/matthooper71
- u/dom_r_
- u/cerreur
- u/Flaky_Read_1585
- u/NoteBenderYM2149F
- u/stfm
- u/BockBock2000
- u/sczsczcz
- u/Arniegeddon
- u/CancelRebel
- u/marcelkroust
- u/broncos4thewin
- u/molotovPopsicle
- u/Sealance
- u/Musicman1972
- u/AngryGungan
- u/Healthy_Yesterday_84
- u/alex_hedman
- u/callmelightningjunio
- u/rudirobot
- u/GrandMasterSlack2020
- u/AphroditesAutomaton
- u/the-zero-st
- u/jamesrc
- u/TheCollector400
- u/zeprfrew
- u/kizwasti
- u/metidder
- u/waldo_wigglesworth
- u/SoyaleJP
- u/radiofreerutland
- u/Retroldies
- u/xPaxion
- u/EvoluZion3
- u/sneekeruk
- u/blakespot
- u/SpecificAfraid8299
- u/givemethepassword
- u/Spagetticoder
- u/PassingShot11
- u/R3troGamer
- u/69DETONATOR69
- u/BikerScowt
- u/youngMattTheLadsAtwa
- u/GoatApprehensive9866
- u/lost_opossum_
- u/dreniarb
- u/deathboyuk
- u/RedditTyrem
- u/TheOriginalCoda
- u/lordbobjones
- u/drfsrich
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FAQ
r/atarist — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/atarist have?
r/atarist has approximately 5,551 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/atarist created?
r/atarist was created on November 17, 2013 (13 years ago).
What is r/atarist about?
The community is dedicated to enthusiasts of the 16-bit Atari ST line of personal computers, including the Atari TT and Atari Falcon. Members share a passion for retro computing, often discussing software, hardware, and preservation efforts. The focus on archival content and coding reflects a deep appreciation for the Atari legacy, making it a niche yet vibrant hub for retro…
What subreddits are similar to r/atarist?
Communities similar to r/atarist include r/atari8bit, r/atari, r/amiga, r/c64, r/retrocomputing.
Who are the most active posters on r/atarist?
The most frequent posters on r/atarist include u/theatarigeek, u/Retroldies, u/logicalvue.
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