Screenshots1 / 2
Gladiator 1984
角斗士
Gladiator is an action arcade game released by SNK in 1984. The player controls a warrior fighting through multiple rounds of combat against various enemies and bosses. The game features a straightforward control scheme using a joystick and attack buttons. Players progress through sequential levels, each presenting increasingly difficult enemy configurations. Combat requires timing and positioning to defeat opponents while avoiding damage. The game employs a round-based structure where victory in one arena leads to the next challenge. SNK's Gladiator demonstrates the arcade action formula of the early 1980s with direct combat mechanics and escalating difficulty.
- Developer
- SNK
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (4.1K)
- Last updated
Gladiator 1984 Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Gladiator 1984 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.
Gladiator 1984 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Gladiator 1984 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
"Gladiator 1984" Arcade longplay 1984
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gladiator 1984 released?
Gladiator 1984 was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed Gladiator 1984?
Gladiator 1984 was developed by SNK, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Gladiator 1984?
Gladiator 1984 is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Gladiator 1984 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Gladiator 1984 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Gladiator 1984 in the browser?
No. Gladiator 1984 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Gladiator 1984?
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 Gladiator 1984 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 Gladiator 1984 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Gladiator 1984. 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.
