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Cachat
Cachat is an action arcade game released by Taito Corporation in 1993. Players control a character navigating through stages filled with enemies, using attacks to clear threats and progress through each level. The game follows a stage-based structure where enemies appear in waves or fixed positions, and players must defeat them to advance. Controls are handled through the standard arcade joystick and button configuration typical of Taito cabinet setups. The gameplay focuses on movement and combat timing, requiring players to manage enemy encounters across multiple stages of increasing challenge. Cachat occupies a niche position in Taito's early 1990s arcade output, offering straightforward action gameplay in a compact arcade format.
- Developer
- Taito Corporation
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4.2K)
- Last updated
Cachat Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Cachat 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.
Cachat Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Cachat 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
"Cachat" Arcade longplay 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cachat released?
Cachat was released in 1993 for the Arcade.
Who developed Cachat?
Cachat was developed by Taito Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Cachat?
Cachat is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Cachat for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Cachat runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Cachat in the browser?
No. Cachat streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Cachat?
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 Cachat 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 Cachat this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Cachat. 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.
