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3-D WorldRunner
3-D WorldRunner is an action game developed by Square and released for the NES in 1987. The game uses a pseudo-3D perspective, placing the player in a first-person view moving through a constantly advancing tunnel. Players must dodge obstacles, enemies, and hazards by moving left and right across the screen while jumping to avoid attacks. The control scheme is straightforward: directional buttons move the character, while a jump button enables evasive maneuvers. The game features multiple worlds to progress through, each with increasing difficulty. Each level requires reaching the end of the corridor to advance. The game's distinctive visual style, created through scaling effects on the NES hardware, gives it a unique 3D appearance that was innovative for its time.
- Developer
- Square
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
3-D WorldRunner Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for 3-D WorldRunner on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
3-D WorldRunner Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of 3-D WorldRunner on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"3-D WorldRunner" NES longplay 1987
3-D WorldRunner Cheat Codes
29 community-curated cheats for 3-D WorldRunner. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives
AEUOLTPAAVLOIT -
Freeze Timer
SXUPZGVG -
Slow Down Timer
NNXOYGEK -
Speed Up Timer
AVXOYGEG -
Start With And Keep Laser Missiles
AEUOVIGA -
Autofire
OXUONISX -
Start With 1 Life
PEUPPTLA+PLVOLTLL -
Start With 6 Lives
TEUPPTLA+TLVOLTLL -
Start With 9 Lives
PEUPPTLE+PLVOLTLU -
Start On World 2
XZEAUOOZ+PAEAKPAA+VAEASPSA -
Start On World 3
XZEAUOOZ+ZAEAKPAA+VAEASPSA -
Start On World 4
XZEAUOOZ+LAEAKPAA+VAEASPSA
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Start On World 5
XZEAUOOZ+GAEAKPAA+VAEASPSA -
Start On World 6
XZEAUOOZ+IAEAKPAA+VAEASPSA -
Start On World 7
XZEAUOOZ+TAEAKPAA+VAEASPSA -
Invincible
00E3:01 -
Unlimited Lives
00E0:02 -
World Modifier
00EE:08 -
Infinite Time?
008B:13 -
Invincibility
ATPXIG -
Infinite Energy
AVLPZG -
No pitfalls nor enemies
003A:05 -
Always Have Laser Missile
00E1:01 -
World Palette Modifier
00EB:00 -
Press Down to Stop Motion
AAKEULPA -
Press Down For Triple Speed
OZKEXUPX+LAKEULPA -
Press Down For Quadruple Speed
OZKEXUPX+GAKEULPA -
Press Down For Insane Speed
OZKEXUPX+IAKEULPA -
Jump In Midair
NYUAOVZO
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3-D WorldRunner released?
3-D WorldRunner was released in 1987 for the NES.
Who developed 3-D WorldRunner?
3-D WorldRunner was developed by Square, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does 3-D WorldRunner support?
3-D WorldRunner is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is 3-D WorldRunner?
3-D WorldRunner is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play 3-D WorldRunner for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — 3-D WorldRunner runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play 3-D WorldRunner in the browser?
No. 3-D WorldRunner streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in 3-D WorldRunner?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does 3-D WorldRunner work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play 3-D WorldRunner this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of 3-D WorldRunner. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
