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BioMetal
BioMetal is an action game developed by Athena and released for the Super Nintendo in 1993. Players control a protagonist through side-scrolling levels filled with enemies and obstacles. The game features platforming gameplay combined with combat mechanics, requiring players to navigate through multiple stages of increasing difficulty. The control scheme is responsive, allowing for precise jumping and attacking. Level progression follows a traditional structure, with each stage presenting new environmental challenges and enemy types. The game emphasizes pattern recognition and timing, as players must learn enemy behaviors and stage layouts to advance. Weapon variety provides different tactical options for dealing with adversaries. The action is fast-paced throughout, demanding quick reflexes and strategic use of available resources.
- Developer
- Athena
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.8K)
- Last updated
BioMetal Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for BioMetal on our in-browser SNES 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 | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| 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.
BioMetal Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of BioMetal on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"BioMetal" SNES longplay 1993
BioMetal Cheat Codes
10 community-curated cheats for BioMetal. 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
C26E-6D02 -
Infinite Charge
C262-0D62 -
Invincibility
406D-DDD2 -
Hit Anywhere
6D2E-0707+462E-0767+C927-6FD7 -
Lives Modifier
7E029D007E029DXX -
Points Modifier
7E027F00+7E0281007E027FXX+7E0281XX -
Ship Power Modifier
7E02B1007E02B1XX -
Score Modifier
7E027F00+7E0280007E027FXX+7E0280XX -
Skip Intro Screens
C2B9-6FA7+C2B9-6467 -
Max Weapon Power
7E027A02
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was BioMetal released?
BioMetal was released in 1993 for the SNES.
Who developed BioMetal?
BioMetal was developed by Athena, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does BioMetal support?
BioMetal is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is BioMetal?
BioMetal is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play BioMetal for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — BioMetal runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play BioMetal in the browser?
No. BioMetal streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in BioMetal?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does BioMetal work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play BioMetal this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of BioMetal. 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.
