Atomic Robo-Kid
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, Atomic Robo-Kid combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- UPL
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (870)
- Last updated
Atomic Robo-Kid Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Atomic Robo-Kid on our in-browser Mega Drive 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) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Atomic Robo-Kid Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Atomic Robo-Kid on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Atomic Robo-Kid" Mega Drive longplay 1990
Atomic Robo-Kid Cheat Codes
18 community-curated cheats for Atomic Robo-Kid. 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
AJWT-AA70FF803A:0007FF803A:0009+1 -
Shields cost 6 crystals
A5NT-AAHC -
Shields cost 2 crystals
AMNT-AAHC -
Shields granted for each crystal
AHNT-AAHC -
Shields last 30 seconds
BCRA-ARBN -
Shields last until next level
98RA-B93N -
Repeat lasts forever
RZ8T-A6TR -
Repeat lasts twice as long
CDNT-A6GG -
Get repeat on pick-up of 3-way gun
GDNT-AA6N -
Get repeat on pick-up of fission gun
KDNT-AA5Y -
Get repeat on pick-up of missiles
DDNT-AA7E -
Get repeat on pick-up of 5-way gun
RHNT-A6Z6
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Keep weapons after dying
H2WT-AA8L -
Start With 39 Lives
E6JT-AAEG -
Invincibility
SACA-AE0L+3JCA-AHGNFF83CA:0000 -
Stage Modifier
FF802A:0000 -
Invincibility from all Enemies and Bosses
R1VT-A60C+R1TT-A6ZN+R1YA-A6VR+R1WT-A6ZN+R1ZT-A6XC+R10A-A6T0+R11A-A6TJ+R12A-A6V2+RZ4A-C60R+RZ6A-C6W8+RZ3A-C6ZN+R0LT-C60T+R1YT-A6Y2+R13A-A6TA+RZAA-C6ZA+R0DT-C6T0+R0CT-C6VG+R0CA-C60Y+R0KA-C6YE+R0EA-C6XS+RZ8A-C602+R0KT-C61R+RZ8T-C6T8+RZ9A-C61L+RZWA-C6V0+R0JT-C6Z4+RZ0A-C6W8+RZYT-C6W2 -
Infinite Lives The Purchase of Weapons, etc. (Lives are not used)
AJ0A-AA98
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Atomic Robo-Kid released?
Atomic Robo-Kid was released in 1990 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Atomic Robo-Kid?
Atomic Robo-Kid was developed by UPL, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Atomic Robo-Kid support?
Atomic Robo-Kid is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Atomic Robo-Kid?
Atomic Robo-Kid is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Atomic Robo-Kid for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Atomic Robo-Kid runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Atomic Robo-Kid in the browser?
No. Atomic Robo-Kid streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Atomic Robo-Kid?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Atomic Robo-Kid work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Atomic Robo-Kid this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Atomic Robo-Kid. 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.
