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Intellivision · Action
Fathom
Deep cut
| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Released | 1983 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Imagic |
| Publisher | Imagic |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Imagic, Fathom arrived on the Intellivision in 1983 as an action game.
It landed about 4 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1983 include Defender, Beamrider and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin. Among the 49 Intellivision action games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
Imagic also made Demon Attack, Atlantis and Beauty & the Beast for the Intellivision.
Fathom is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Fathom is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Fathom walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Fathom.
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Playing Intellivision games today
Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.
Fathom FAQ
When did Fathom come out on the Intellivision?
Fathom was released for the Intellivision in 1983.
Who made Fathom?
It was developed by Imagic.
Is Fathom multiplayer?
No. Fathom is a single-player game.
How long does Fathom take to play?
As an action game, Fathom 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 Fathom 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.