BurgerTime
BurgerTime, released in 1987 by Sakata, is an action platformer where players control Chef Peter Pepper as he constructs hamburgers on multi-tiered conveyor belt kitchens. The core objective involves walking across sandwich ingredients—buns, lettuce, cheese, and patties—to layer them into complete burgers, which then drop to the lower levels. Enemies include sentient ingredients like hot dogs, eggs, and pickles that patrol the platforms hunting the chef. Players defend themselves using a pepper spray weapon that temporarily stuns adversaries, creating windows to either escape or progress. The game features a series of increasingly challenging levels with tighter enemy patterns and more complex platforms. Controls use directional input for movement and jumping, with pepper spray accessible via a dedicated button. Each level must be cleared by dropping all ingredients to construct all burgers before advancing.
- Developer
- Sakata
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (551)
- Last updated
BurgerTime Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for BurgerTime on our in-browser NES 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) |
| 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.
BurgerTime Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of BurgerTime on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"BurgerTime" NES longplay 1987
BurgerTime Cheat Codes
13 community-curated cheats for BurgerTime. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Start Game With Infinite Lives
SZSTVAVI -
Start Game With 8 Lives
AASGKLGE -
Start Game With Infinite Peppers
SLKIZYVI -
Start Game With Double Peppers
APVGSLIA -
Anti-Gravity Shoes
GZVIAZEI -
Peter Pepper Gets Super Speed
YPESOUGO -
Fast Play For Experts
SZKNNIAX -
Monsters Always Move Slowly
SXVSSXSU -
Monsters Move At Double Speed
SXVSSXSU+GOVSVXAO -
Monsters Move At Quadruple Speed
SXVSSXSU+YOVSVXAO -
Start With About 127 Lives
YYSGKLGE -
Super Slow Character
AAESOUGO
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Super Slow Monsters
YYVSVXAO
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was BurgerTime released?
BurgerTime was released in 1987 for the NES.
Who developed BurgerTime?
BurgerTime was developed by Sakata, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does BurgerTime support?
BurgerTime supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is BurgerTime?
BurgerTime is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play BurgerTime for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — BurgerTime runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play BurgerTime in the browser?
No. BurgerTime streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in BurgerTime?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does BurgerTime work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play BurgerTime this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of BurgerTime. 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.
