Back to Stone
Back to Stone remains one of the finest action experiences on the Game Boy Advance. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Hidden Floor
- Released
- 2006
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.8K)
- Last updated
Back to Stone Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Back to Stone on our in-browser GBA 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) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Back to Stone Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Back to Stone on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Back to Stone" GBA longplay 2006
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Back to Stone released?
Back to Stone was released in 2006 for the GBA.
Who developed Back to Stone?
Back to Stone was developed by Hidden Floor, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Back to Stone support?
Back to Stone is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is Back to Stone?
Back to Stone is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Back to Stone for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Back to Stone runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Back to Stone in the browser?
No. Back to Stone streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Back to Stone?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Back to Stone work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Back to Stone this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Back to Stone. 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.
