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Dock Man
Dock Man is an action arcade game released by Taito Corporation in 1982. Players control a worker on a multi-level dock structure, collecting boxes and items while avoiding enemies that patrol the platforms. The gameplay draws comparisons to platformer mechanics, requiring players to navigate ladders and walkways to reach objectives before enemies close in. Controls involve moving left and right across platforms and climbing ladders up or down. The game progresses through stages with increasing enemy speed and complexity, demanding quicker reflexes as difficulty ramps up. Players must manage their movement carefully to collect all required items without getting caught. Dock Man features the characteristic fixed-screen layout common to arcade games of its era.
- Developer
- Taito Corporation
- Released
- 1982
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3.6K)
- Last updated
Dock Man Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Dock Man 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.
Dock Man Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Dock Man 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
"Dock Man" Arcade longplay 1982
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dock Man released?
Dock Man was released in 1982 for the Arcade.
Who developed Dock Man?
Dock Man was developed by Taito Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Dock Man?
Dock Man is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Dock Man for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Dock Man runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Dock Man in the browser?
No. Dock Man streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Dock Man?
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 Dock Man 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 Dock Man this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Dock Man. 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.
