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Burglar X
Burglar X is an action arcade game released in 1997 by Unico. Players take on the role of a burglar navigating through various stages, avoiding security systems, guards, and obstacles while collecting valuables. The game uses standard arcade controls, typically a joystick and buttons, to move the character and interact with the environment. Levels are structured around infiltrating locations and completing objectives without getting caught. The gameplay involves timing and quick reflexes as threats increase in difficulty across stages. Unico designed the game with colorful visuals typical of mid-1990s arcade titles, and the cabinet was aimed at the general arcade market of that period.
- Developer
- Unico
- Released
- 1997
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (3.4K)
- Last updated
Burglar X Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Burglar X 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.
Burglar X Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Burglar X 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
"Burglar X" Arcade longplay 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burglar X released?
Burglar X was released in 1997 for the Arcade.
Who developed Burglar X?
Burglar X was developed by Unico, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Burglar X?
Burglar X is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Burglar X for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Burglar X runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Burglar X in the browser?
No. Burglar X streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Burglar X?
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 Burglar X 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 Burglar X this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Burglar X. 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.
