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Cabal
Cabal is a 2-player action game released by Rareware in 1990 for the NES. The game is a run-and-gun shooter where players control armed protagonists navigating through hostile environments filled with enemies. In each level, players move across the screen horizontally, jumping and dodging obstacles while firing weapons at incoming threats. The gameplay emphasizes fast-paced action and reflex-based challenges. Players can pick up power-ups to enhance their firepower and protection. The game features a level-based structure with progressively challenging stages. Each level presents waves of enemies that must be defeated to advance. The two-player cooperative mode allows friends to tackle the game together, doubling the chaos and fun. Controls are responsive, with dedicated buttons for jumping and firing, making the action straightforward to grasp but challenging to master through multiple playthroughs.
- Developer
- Rareware
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.7K)
- Last updated
Cabal Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Cabal 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.
Cabal Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Cabal 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
"Cabal" NES longplay 1990
Cabal Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Cabal. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Both Players Start With 100 Grenades
KYVEOZUN -
9 Lives For Players 1 And 2
UNUOTTNN -
1 Life For Players 1 And 2
UNUOTTNY -
Infinite Lives
GXEOZZVISSEOZZVI -
Start With 20 Grenades
KYVEOZUY -
Start With 50 Grenades
NYVEOZUY -
Infinite Grenades
AEUXSIPA -
Pick Up More Grenades
GAVXNGGE -
Pick Up Less Grenades
ZAVXNGGA -
Shorter Immunity
AKOPLZEG -
Longer Immunity
NNOPLLEK -
Infinite Grenades P1
00D7:09
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Invincibility P1
009F:02 -
P1 Max Score [Tens]
00DF:FB -
P1 Max Score [Hundred]
00DE:FB -
P1 Max Score [Thousand]
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P1 Max Score [Hundred Thousand]
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P1 Max Score [Millions]
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P1 Max Score [Billions]
00DA:FB -
Infinite Lives P2
00D5:FB -
Infinite Grenades P2
00D8:FB+00D9:FB -
Invincibility P2
00A0:01 -
P2 Max Score [Tens]
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P2 Max Score [Hundreds]
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P2 Max Score [Thousands]
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P2 Max Score [Hundred Thousands]
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P2 Max Score [Millions]
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P2 Max Score [Billions]
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Start On Level
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Invincibility
ENNOLGEI
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cabal released?
Cabal was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Cabal?
Cabal was developed by Rareware, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Cabal support?
Cabal supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Cabal?
Cabal is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Cabal for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Cabal runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Cabal in the browser?
No. Cabal streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Cabal?
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 Cabal 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 Cabal this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Cabal. 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.
