Venture Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Action

Venture

Deep cut

SystemIntellivision
GenreAction
DeveloperExidy, Inc.
PublisherColeco Industries, Inc.
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Exidy, Inc. and published by Coleco Industries, Inc., Venture arrived on the Intellivision as an action game.

Among the 49 Intellivision action games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.

Exidy, Inc. also made Mouse Trap for the Intellivision.

Venture 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 Venture 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.

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

Venture walkthroughs & guides

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

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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.

Venture FAQ

Who made Venture?

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

Is Venture multiplayer?

Yes. Venture supports up to 2 players.

How long does Venture take to play?

As an action game, Venture 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 Venture 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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