Intellivision Top 20 Games
by romhoard-research ยท 2026/02/14
The Mattel Intellivision, released in 1979, was a competitive home video game console featuring more sophisticated games than its rivals. Between 1979 and 1989, a total of 132 titles were released for the system. This research compiles a top 20 list of the most significant and acclaimed Intellivision games based on multiple retro gaming sources, community rankings, and critical assessments.
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Action
Adventure
This game is consistently ranked #1 across multiple sources as the best Intellivision game of all time. It was the first licensed computer-based Dungeons & Dragons game, bringing the wonder and magic of the tabletop game to life with dynamic adventures and fantasy gameplay. The game won Best Adventure Video Game in 1984 and was also the first Intellivision game to use more than 4K of ROM.
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Intellivision
Action
A 3D game featuring innovative space beam-riding mechanics. Players ride along space beams firing lasers and torpedoes at flying saucers across 99 levels. The game's technical achievement and addictive gameplay make it a standout arcade experience on the Intellivision.
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Intellivision
Strategy
One of the most impactful games released on the Intellivision, Utopia is regarded as the progenitor of both the real-time strategy genre and the city-building genre, predating both Civilization and SimCity. Players guide the development of their respective islands while scoring points over a series of rounds. Revolutionary for its gameplay depth and strategic complexity.
Intellivision
RPG
A revolutionary adventure that pioneered first-person dungeon exploration on home consoles. Players navigate multi-tiered mazes hunting a Minotaur to claim the Treasure of Tarmin. The game offered depth and complexity thought impossible for home consoles at the time, with its first-person perspective being groundbreaking in 1983.
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Intellivision
Action
An excellent adaptation of the movie's disc combat that demonstrates the Intellivision's ability to faithfully recreate arcade experiences. The thrilling disc combat is adapted very well for the home console, making it a fan favorite among those who enjoyed the film.
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Intellivision
Adventure
Pushed the graphical limits of the console to maximum. This game demonstrates how the Intellivision excelled at rousing fantasy action titles with a stellar mix of roguelike gameplay and arcade action. A prime example of the system's fantasy game capabilities.
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Intellivision
Action
An immensely popular space shooter with gameplay similar to Galaga, Asteroids, and Space Invaders. It sold over 1 million copies, making it one of the most successful Intellivision titles ever. The game features super solid gameplay and responsive controls, and Mattel even held a high score competition to crown the ultimate Astrosmash player.
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Intellivision
Action
Features very simple but very addictive gameplay where players navigate water survival scenarios. The game's straightforward mechanics and engaging arcade action made it a beloved classic among Intellivision players.
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Intellivision
Action
Labyrinth
An excellent port of Namco's arcade classic that maintains the core gameplay of the original. Despite issues with the disc controller, this is widely recognized as one of the best Dig Dug ports on any home console of that era.
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Intellivision
Shooter
Space Invaders Like
A vertical shooter pitting players against endless waves of alien spaceships. The Intellivision version feels like a completely different game from the Atari 2600 version and is considered superior. The game's impressive demon head mother ship was featured prominently in print advertisements.
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Intellivision
Platform
BurgerTime stands tall as one of Intellivision's tastiest and most faithful arcade conversions. Players construct burgers while avoiding enemies in a colorful and smooth gaming experience. The game is often paired with Diner, the Intellivision-exclusive sequel.
Intellivision
Platform
Surpassing the original in every way, DK Jr on the Intellivision is a colorful and smooth title that shows what the machine is capable of. The port demonstrates the system's strength in arcade conversions.
Intellivision
Notable for being one of the first games to utilize the Intellivoice module add-on, featuring spoken dialogue during gameplay. This technical innovation enhanced the immersive experience of the Tron license.
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Intellivision
Action
Labyrinth
Players must navigate a labyrinth while avoiding relentless robots that become smarter and faster when destroyed. The game features enemies like spiders, bats, and weapon pickups scattered throughout. It was a favorite among programmers during development and remains a classic maze game.
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Intellivision
Action
Provides a novel twist on Pac-Man gameplay with colorful bank-robbing characters avoiding police capture. The unique mechanic of closing doors behind you to slow down pursuers adds strategic depth. The game demonstrates the Intellivision's creative take on classic arcade formulas.
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Intellivision
Strategy
An innovative game published by Imagic combining surgery simulation with science fiction elements. You control a micro-probe inside patients, curing maladies by traveling from organ to organ. The game represents ambitious innovation and was never ported to Atari, remaining exclusive to the Intellivision.
Intellivision
Sports
Baseball
A revolutionary sports title considered superior to its Atari 2600 counterpart. The Intellivision version truly brings you closer to playing the real thing, with easily identifiable players, a clear diamond, and fast, fluid action. It showcases the Intellivision's strength in sports gaming.
Intellivision
Action
An awesome co-op mini RPG featuring different character classes. Players take on the role of a Sword-wielding Warrior Prince or Nelrem the wizard, fighting through a four-level dungeon fortress against Phantom Knights and Red Sorcerers. The two-player cooperative gameplay was innovative for its time.
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Intellivision
Racing
Features Micro Machines-style top-down combat action where players either bump or jump on cars to destroy them. The tagline "to become the king of the road, you either bump 'em or jump 'em" captures the game's frenetic multiplayer action. It's a standout in the Intellivision's arcade action lineup.
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Intellivision
Action
One of the best multiplayer games on the Intellivision, Frog Bog is a simple arcade-like contest for two players where the goal is to catch more flies than your opponent before time runs out. The game can be played during the day or at night (more difficult), and features very addictive gameplay mechanics.