Atomic Runner
Atomic Runner stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Data East
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
Atomic Runner Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Atomic Runner 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 Runner Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Atomic Runner 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 Runner" Mega Drive longplay 1992
Atomic Runner Cheat Codes
17 community-curated cheats for Atomic Runner. 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
FFC322:0099AJPT-AA3TFFC322:0009+1 -
Invincibility (Disable Hit Detection)
RYYA-A60Y+RYYA-A602+RYYA-A60W+RZPT-A6Y4 -
Infinite Continue
AJPT-AA5TFFC321:0003AJPT-AA7A -
Master Code
REBT-A6V8J2BT-AR40 -
Invincible against walls
D21T-AA50 -
Your Character Is Invincible And Never Stumbles Over
A2YA-AA8N -
Your Character Doesn't Stumble Over [It's Harmless]
RYYT-A6TG -
Invincible Against Non-Burning Attacks
RYYT-A6TJ -
Invincible Against Burning Attacks
RYYT-A6TN -
Don't Change Y Coordinate
REZT-A60J -
You Can't Fall Down Into Pits!
6JXT-ACAC -
Almost Invincible
RYYT-A6ZW
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Invincibility
FFDCFC:000D -
Super High Jump
FFDD1A:0010 -
Invincibility (Disable Hit Detection) - Chelnov (Japan)
RYYT-A6X0+RYYT-A6X4+RYYT-A6XY+RZPT-A616 -
Infinite Lives - Chelnov (Japan)
AJPT-AA8R -
Infinite Continue - Chelnov (Japan)
AJRA-AA2R
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Atomic Runner released?
Atomic Runner was released in 1992 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Atomic Runner?
Atomic Runner was developed by Data East, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Atomic Runner support?
Atomic Runner is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Atomic Runner?
Atomic Runner is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Atomic Runner for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Atomic Runner runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Atomic Runner in the browser?
No. Atomic Runner 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 Runner?
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 Runner 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 Runner this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Atomic Runner. 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.
