Broken Circle
Broken Circle 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
- 7Raven Studios
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
Broken Circle Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Broken Circle 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.
Broken Circle Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Broken Circle 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
"Broken Circle" GBA longplay
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Broken Circle?
Broken Circle was developed by 7Raven Studios, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Broken Circle support?
Broken Circle is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is Broken Circle?
Broken Circle is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Broken Circle for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Broken Circle runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Broken Circle in the browser?
No. Broken Circle streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Broken Circle?
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 Broken Circle 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 Broken Circle this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Broken Circle. 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.
