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Back Street Soccer
足球：Back Street
Back Street Soccer is a 4-player arcade soccer game developed by SunA in 1996. The game features arcade-style football action with straightforward mechanics focused on quick play. Players control soccer players on the field using joystick and button controls—moving with the joystick and using dedicated buttons to kick, pass, and perform special moves. The game includes multiple international teams to choose from. Matches progress through tournament-style competition with timed periods. Graphics use colorful 2D sprites showing the field and player characters. The gameplay emphasizes reflexes and direct action, designed for competitive multiplayer arcade cabinet play. Players navigate the field, attempt shots on goal, and defend against opponents. The control scheme is accessible, making it approachable for arcade players seeking straightforward sports entertainment in cabinet form.
- Developer
- SunA
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (9K)
- Last updated
Back Street Soccer Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Back Street Soccer 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.
Back Street Soccer Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Back Street Soccer 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
"Back Street Soccer" Arcade longplay 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Back Street Soccer released?
Back Street Soccer was released in 1996 for the Arcade.
Who developed Back Street Soccer?
Back Street Soccer was developed by SunA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Back Street Soccer support?
Back Street Soccer supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Back Street Soccer?
Back Street Soccer is a Sports game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Back Street Soccer for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Back Street Soccer runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Back Street Soccer in the browser?
No. Back Street Soccer streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Back Street Soccer?
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 Back Street Soccer 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 Back Street Soccer this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Back Street Soccer. 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.
