Ghost Trap
Ghost Trap remains one of the finest action experiences on the Game Boy Advance. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Artoon
- Released
- 2002
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.4K)
- Last updated
Ghost Trap Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Ghost Trap on our in-browser GBA 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) |
| 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.
Ghost Trap Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Ghost Trap on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Ghost Trap" GBA longplay 2002
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ghost Trap released?
Ghost Trap was released in 2002 for the GBA.
Who developed Ghost Trap?
Ghost Trap was developed by Artoon, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Ghost Trap support?
Ghost Trap is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is Ghost Trap?
Ghost Trap is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Ghost Trap for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Ghost Trap runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Ghost Trap in the browser?
No. Ghost Trap streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Ghost Trap?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Ghost Trap work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Ghost Trap this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Ghost Trap. 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.
