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Cadash
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Cadash is an action game developed by Taito Corporation in 1989 for arcade. Players control a warrior navigating through medieval fantasy environments, battling enemies and bosses across multiple stages. The game features sword-based combat with magic spells and items that enhance abilities. Players progress linearly through levels, defeating waves of enemies and confronting end-stage bosses. Controls include movement, attacking, jumping, and spell casting. The game supports single-player or two-player cooperative gameplay, allowing simultaneous progression through stages. Cadash combines hack-and-slash combat with minor puzzle-solving and exploration elements typical of action games from that era.
- Developer
- Taito Corporation Japan
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (3.7K)
- Last updated
Cadash Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Cadash 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.
Cadash Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Cadash 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
"Cadash" Arcade longplay 1989
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cadash released?
Cadash was released in 1989 for the Arcade.
Who developed Cadash?
Cadash was developed by Taito Corporation Japan, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Cadash?
Cadash is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Cadash for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Cadash runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Cadash in the browser?
No. Cadash streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Cadash?
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 Cadash 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 Cadash this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Cadash. 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.
