Choplifter
A landmark action game for the Sega Master System, Choplifter combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1985
- Platform
- Master System
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.4K)
- Last updated
Choplifter Controls — Master System Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Choplifter 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.
Choplifter Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Choplifter 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
"Choplifter" Master System longplay 1985
Choplifter Cheat Codes
8 community-curated cheats for Choplifter. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives
00C2-9B0C007-D7D-3BE -
Can't Crash Or Be Shot Down
00C0-E000 -
Level Select Enabled
00C0-9401 -
0 Dead
00C2-9200 -
Safe Modifier
00C2-914000C2-91XX -
Load Modifier
00C2-900000C2-90XX -
Invulnerability
00D-70F-E68 -
Canââ¬â¢t Crash Or Be Shot Down
00C0-E000
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Choplifter released?
Choplifter was released in 1985 for the Master System.
Who developed Choplifter?
Choplifter was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Choplifter support?
Choplifter supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Master System.
What type of game is Choplifter?
Choplifter is a Action game for the Master System, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Choplifter for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Choplifter runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Choplifter in the browser?
No. Choplifter streams from a public archive into a browser-side Master System emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Choplifter?
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 Choplifter 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 Choplifter this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Choplifter. 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.
