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ClayFighter
ClayFighter is a 2D fighting game developed by Visual Concepts in 1993 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Players control clay-animated fighters in head-to-head combat against opponents or computer-controlled enemies. The game features a roster of uniquely designed characters with distinct fighting styles and special moves performed through button combinations. The single-player campaign progresses through multiple rounds against increasingly difficult opponents, culminating in a final boss battle. Combat relies on standard fighting game mechanics—blocking, throwing, and executing special attacks—with accessible controls mapped to the SNES controller. The animation style, rendered through clay animation techniques, distinguishes ClayFighter from polygon-based fighting games of the era. Players can engage in versus matches against AI opponents or another player in local two-player mode, offering both single-player progression and competitive multiplayer experiences.
- Developer
- Visual Concepts
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Fighting
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
ClayFighter Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for ClayFighter on our in-browser SNES 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) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| 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.
ClayFighter Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of ClayFighter on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"ClayFighter" SNES longplay 1993
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was ClayFighter released?
ClayFighter was released in 1993 for the SNES.
Who developed ClayFighter?
ClayFighter was developed by Visual Concepts, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does ClayFighter support?
ClayFighter supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is ClayFighter?
ClayFighter is a Fighting game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play ClayFighter for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — ClayFighter runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play ClayFighter in the browser?
No. ClayFighter streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in ClayFighter?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does ClayFighter work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play ClayFighter this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of ClayFighter. 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.
