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Double Dragon
双截龙
Double Dragon is a side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade game released by Technos in 1987. Players control martial artists fighting through urban environments to rescue a kidnapped girlfriend, progressing through multiple stages filled with gang enemies. The game features straightforward controls—movement along the screen with punch and kick attacks that can be combined into combos. Players can grab opponents, throw items, and use environmental objects as weapons. The action intensifies across increasingly difficult levels, with later stages introducing more aggressive enemy patterns and boss encounters. Most notably, the game supports simultaneous two-player co-operative gameplay, allowing friends to fight side-by-side through the campaign, making coordination and teamwork essential for survival through the toughest stages.
- Developer
- Technos
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (276)
- Last updated
Double Dragon Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Double Dragon 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.
Double Dragon Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Double Dragon 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
"Double Dragon" Arcade longplay 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Double Dragon released?
Double Dragon was released in 1987 for the Arcade.
Who developed Double Dragon?
Double Dragon was developed by Technos, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Double Dragon support?
Double Dragon supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Double Dragon?
Double Dragon is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Double Dragon for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Double Dragon runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Double Dragon in the browser?
No. Double Dragon streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Double Dragon?
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 Double Dragon 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 Double Dragon this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Double Dragon. 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.
