Star Trek ColecoVision box art

ColecoVision · Simulation / Action

Star Trek

Deep cut

SystemColecoVision
GenreSimulation, Action
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherColeco Industries, Inc.
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesStar Trek
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by SEGA and published by Coleco Industries, Inc., Star Trek arrived on the ColecoVision as a simulation game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator. It blends simulation and action elements.

Among the 5 ColecoVision simulation games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

It is part of the Star Trek series. The series also appears on other systems with Star Trek: The Next Generation (NES) and Beyond the Nexus (Game Boy). SEGA also made Turbo, Zaxxon and Congo Bongo for the ColecoVision.

Star Trek supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the ColecoVision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending

What playing Star Trek is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Star Trek gameplay screenshot on ColecoVision
In-game screenshot (ColecoVision)

Star Trek walkthroughs & guides

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Playing ColecoVision games today

The ColecoVision's library is small but rich in faithful coin-op conversions, and homebrew developers still release new cartridges for it today.

Star Trek FAQ

Who made Star Trek?

It was developed by SEGA and published by Coleco Industries, Inc..

Is Star Trek multiplayer?

Yes. Star Trek supports up to 2 players.

How long does Star Trek take to play?

As a simulation game, Star Trek typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Star Trek on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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