Ghouls'n Ghosts
Ghouls'n Ghosts stands as a defining action title on the Sega Master System. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Master System
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
Ghouls'n Ghosts Controls — Master System Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Ghouls'n Ghosts on our in-browser Master System 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 | 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Pause | Start / Pause |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Ghouls'n Ghosts Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Ghouls'n Ghosts on Master System before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Ghouls'n Ghosts" Master System longplay 1991
Ghouls'n Ghosts Cheat Codes
23 community-curated cheats for Ghouls'n Ghosts. 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 Lives
00C0-330900C1-600100B-5B4-3BE -
Infinite Hits
00C0-4C01 -
Fire & Thunder Magic Stays Full
00C0-4B40 -
Arthur Starts With X Weapon
00C0-41?? -
Arthur Starts With X Helmet
00C0-42?? -
Arthur Starts With X Armor
00C0-43?? -
Arthur Starts With X Shoes
00C0-44?? -
Conditional Invincibility
00C0-3E01 -
Double Clone Has No Time Limit
00C0-5201 -
Fire & Thunder Magic Stays Full
00C0-4B40 -
Arthur Starts With ? Weapon
00C0-4100 -
Arthur Starts With ? Helmet
00C0-4200
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Arthur Starts With ? Armor
00C0-4300 -
Arthur Starts With? Shoes
00C0-4400 -
Enable Cheat Mode
007-E14-D5E -
Invincibility
C95-F2E-3BE -
Helmet Cheat
00C1-5C00 -
Armor Cheat
00C1-5D00 -
Shoes Cheat
00C1-5E00 -
Weapon Cheat
00C1-5F00 -
Infinite Health
B65-F2E-3BE -
Infinite Magic
3A2-B0C-2A2
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ghouls'n Ghosts released?
Ghouls'n Ghosts was released in 1991 for the Master System.
Who developed Ghouls'n Ghosts?
Ghouls'n Ghosts was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Ghouls'n Ghosts support?
Ghouls'n Ghosts is a single-player Action game for the Master System.
What type of game is Ghouls'n Ghosts?
Ghouls'n Ghosts is a Action game for the Master System, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Ghouls'n Ghosts for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Ghouls'n Ghosts runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Ghouls'n Ghosts in the browser?
No. Ghouls'n Ghosts streams from a public archive into a browser-side Master System emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Ghouls'n Ghosts?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Master System cartridge supported.
Does Ghouls'n Ghosts work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Master System emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Ghouls'n Ghosts this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Ghouls'n Ghosts. 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.
