Screenshots1 / 3
Captain Silver
Captain Silver is an action platformer developed by SEGA in 1989 for the Master System. The player controls a pirate character progressing through multiple themed levels, from jungle islands to underwater caverns to enemy fortresses. Gameplay combines side-scrolling platforming with sword combat against enemy waves while navigating hazards and obstacles. Each level features a boss battle requiring pattern recognition and timing. The d-pad controls movement while buttons handle jumping and attacking. The game offers multiple difficulty options, with challenge increasing progressively through the level progression. The presentation uses colorful pixel graphics and features fast-paced action sequences across its platforming and combat stages.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- Master System
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
Captain Silver Controls — Master System Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Captain Silver on our in-browser Master System 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 | 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Pause | Start / Pause |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Captain Silver Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Captain Silver on Master System before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Captain Silver" Master System longplay 1989
Captain Silver Cheat Codes
8 community-curated cheats for Captain Silver. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
-
Infinite Lives
00C0-28097E1-FAD-3B77EA-BFE-3B7 -
Infinite Time
00C0-2B990AE-19F-E62C99-2DF-E62 -
Invincibility
00C1-4001 -
High Jump (Always Have Boots)
00C0-2A01 -
Start With Key
00C1-4901 -
Have Shot Type
00C0-290300C0-290? -
Invulnerability
C91-329-E69 -
High Jump [Always Have Boots]
00C0-2A01
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Captain Silver released?
Captain Silver was released in 1989 for the Master System.
Who developed Captain Silver?
Captain Silver was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Captain Silver support?
Captain Silver is a single-player Action game for the Master System.
What type of game is Captain Silver?
Captain Silver is a Action game for the Master System, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Captain Silver for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Captain Silver runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Captain Silver in the browser?
No. Captain Silver streams from a public archive into a browser-side Master System emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Captain Silver?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Master System cartridge supported.
Does Captain Silver work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Master System emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Captain Silver this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Captain Silver. 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.
