Safecracker Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Action / Puzzle

Safecracker

SystemIntellivision
Released1983
GenreAction, Puzzle
DeveloperImagic
PublisherImagic
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Intellivision in 1983, Safecracker is an action game developed by Imagic. It blends action and puzzle elements.

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 #25 by legacy score.

Imagic also made Demon Attack, Atlantis and Beauty & the Beast for the Intellivision.

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

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 have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Safecracker 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.

Safecracker gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

Safecracker walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Safecracker.

If you like Safecracker, the Matrix also picks…

Pac-Man box art
Pac-Man Intellivision · Action Classic
Pengo box art
Pengo 5200 · Action Classic
Qix box art
Qix 5200 · Action Classic

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.

Safecracker FAQ

When did Safecracker come out on the Intellivision?

Safecracker was released for the Intellivision in 1983.

Who made Safecracker?

It was developed by Imagic.

Is Safecracker multiplayer?

Yes. Safecracker supports up to 2 players.

How long does Safecracker take to play?

As an action game, Safecracker 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.

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.

Not sure? Let the Matrix pick for you