Action Fighter
Action Fighter stands as a defining fighting title on the Sega Master System. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1986
- Platform
- Master System
- Genre
- Fighting
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1.9K)
- Last updated
Action Fighter Controls — Master System Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Action Fighter on our in-browser Master System 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 | 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Pause | Start / Pause |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Action Fighter Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Action Fighter on Master System before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Action Fighter" Master System longplay 1986
Action Fighter Cheat Codes
6 community-curated cheats for Action Fighter. 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 Time
2A8-24C-6E200C1-18E8 -
Letters A, B, C, D, E & F
00C1-1E06 -
Mission Select [Replace ? With 0-4]
00C1-1500 -
Power Up Modifier
00C5-FF00 -
Letters A, B, C, D, E & F
00C1-1E06 -
Mission Select (Replace ? With 0-4)
00C1-150?
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Action Fighter released?
Action Fighter was released in 1986 for the Master System.
Who developed Action Fighter?
Action Fighter was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Action Fighter support?
Action Fighter supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Master System.
What type of game is Action Fighter?
Action Fighter is a Fighting game for the Master System, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Action Fighter for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Action Fighter runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Action Fighter in the browser?
No. Action Fighter streams from a public archive into a browser-side Master System emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Action Fighter?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Master System cartridge supported.
Does Action Fighter work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Master System emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Action Fighter this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Action Fighter. 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.
