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Devil Zone
Devil Zone is an action arcade game released by Universal in 1980. The player controls a spaceship navigating through a scrolling field filled with enemies and obstacles. The objective is to shoot down waves of alien attackers while avoiding collisions and enemy fire. The game supports two players, allowing alternating play. Controls consist of a joystick for directional movement and a button for firing. Enemy formations grow more aggressive as stages progress, increasing the challenge. The game shares design similarities with other fixed and scrolling shooters of the era, featuring straightforward mechanics typical of early arcade titles. Universal positioned Devil Zone among its lineup of space-themed shooters competing in the crowded early-1980s arcade market.
- Developer
- Universal
- Released
- 1980
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
Devil Zone Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Devil Zone 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.
Devil Zone Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Devil Zone 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
"Devil Zone" Arcade longplay 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Devil Zone released?
Devil Zone was released in 1980 for the Arcade.
Who developed Devil Zone?
Devil Zone was developed by Universal, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Devil Zone support?
Devil Zone supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Devil Zone?
Devil Zone is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Devil Zone for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Devil Zone runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Devil Zone in the browser?
No. Devil Zone streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Devil Zone?
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 Devil Zone 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 Devil Zone this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Devil Zone. 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.
