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Arabian
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Arabian is an action arcade game released by Sun Electronics in 1983. The player controls a character navigating through desert environments filled with obstacles and enemies. The gameplay involves jumping and moving across platforms while avoiding hazards and collecting items. The game features a series of progressively challenging stages set in Arabian-themed locations. Players use joystick controls to move left and right with a jump button to clear gaps and obstacles. Each stage presents different layouts and enemy patterns that must be overcome to advance. The objective is to survive each level's gauntlet of dangers and reach the stage exit.
- Developer
- Sun Electronics
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
Arabian Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Arabian on our in-browser Arcade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Arabian Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Arabian on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Arabian" Arcade longplay 1983
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arabian released?
Arabian was released in 1983 for the Arcade.
Who developed Arabian?
Arabian was developed by Sun Electronics, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Arabian?
Arabian is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Arabian for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Arabian runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Arabian in the browser?
No. Arabian streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Arabian?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Arabian work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Arabian this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Arabian. 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.
