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Depthcharge
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Depthcharge is an action arcade game released by Gremlin in 1977. The player controls a submarine that must navigate underwater environments and destroy enemy targets. The game features simple but challenging gameplay where players maneuver their vessel while avoiding obstacles and engaging in combat. Controls allow for directional movement and firing mechanisms to attack adversaries. The game progresses through sequential levels of increasing difficulty, with each stage presenting new hazards and enemy formations. The objective involves completing each level by eliminating all threats before advancing to the next challenge, making it an early example of action-based arcade gameplay.
- Developer
- Gremlin
- Released
- 1977
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (4.3K)
- Last updated
Depthcharge Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Depthcharge 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.
Depthcharge Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Depthcharge 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
"Depthcharge" Arcade longplay 1977
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Depthcharge released?
Depthcharge was released in 1977 for the Arcade.
Who developed Depthcharge?
Depthcharge was developed by Gremlin, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Depthcharge?
Depthcharge is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Depthcharge for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Depthcharge runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Depthcharge in the browser?
No. Depthcharge streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Depthcharge?
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 Depthcharge 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 Depthcharge this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Depthcharge. 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.
