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EarthBound
EarthBound is a turn-based RPG developed by Ape Studios and released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo. Players control Ness and his allies across a modern-day America, engaging in turn-based combat using conventional attacks and PSI (psychic) abilities. The game features a non-traditional RPG setting with everyday locations like towns, schools, and forests rather than fantasy worlds. Combat is menu-driven, allowing players to select actions for each party member. The story follows a linear path across multiple regions, with exploration interspersed between battles. The game is known for its humorous dialogue, quirky characters, and distinctive art style. Players progress through a series of locations, gathering party members and acquiring new PSI abilities that provide both offensive and defensive support in combat.
- Developer
- Ape Studios
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.5K)
- Last updated
EarthBound Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for EarthBound 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.
EarthBound Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of EarthBound 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
"EarthBound" SNES longplay 1995
EarthBound Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for EarthBound. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Money On Hand (A Value Above 9999999 Will Crash The Game)
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Money In ATM (A Value Above 9999999 Will Crash The Game)
7E9835??+7E9836??+7E9837??7E983500+7E983600+7E983700 -
Have All Phone Numbers
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Have All Teleports
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Have All Pictures Taken
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Infinite Health
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Infinite PP
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Level 255
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Weird Sound Test
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Start At Level 9
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Start At Level 15
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Start At Level 50
C1D8EC327423-77D1
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Start At Level 100
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Start At Level 255
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Start With An Insanely Strong Character
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Start With Lots of HP
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Start With Lots of PSI
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You Get Level 99 After Battle
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You Gain At Least 1 Level After Each Battle
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Your Character In Slot 2 Has Walking Priority (Walks On Top Of Ness)
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Character In Slot 2 Is Invisible
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Character In Slot 3 Is Invisible
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Character In Slot 4 Is Invisible
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Enemy #1 Image Modifier (Doesn't Change The Actual Monster)
7E4A8C??+7E4A8D??7E4A8C00+7E4A8D00 -
Exp After Battle/Amount of Damage You Deal To An Enemy (Fake)
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Exp Earned After Battle
7EA974??+7EA975??+7EA976??7EA97400+7EA97500+7EA97600 -
Hyper Ness
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When You Sell Anything With Your "For Sale" Sign, You Will Receive $65535
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Amount of Money You Receive Via Your Father
7E98B9??+7E98BA??+7E98BB??7E98B900+7E98BA00+7E98BB00 -
You Will Never Hear A Specific BGM
7EB53B??7EB53B00
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was EarthBound released?
EarthBound was released in 1995 for the SNES.
Who developed EarthBound?
EarthBound was developed by Ape Studios, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does EarthBound support?
EarthBound is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is EarthBound?
EarthBound is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play EarthBound for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — EarthBound runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play EarthBound in the browser?
No. EarthBound streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in EarthBound?
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 EarthBound 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 EarthBound this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of EarthBound. 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.
