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Gundhara
Gundhara is an action arcade game developed by Banpresto in 1995. Players control a character through multiple stages, engaging in combat against enemies using various attack moves. The game features a traditional arcade structure with progressive difficulty across levels. Controls utilize the joystick for movement and buttons for executing attacks and special actions. The gameplay emphasizes reflexes and timing as players advance through each stage, facing increasingly challenging enemy formations and boss encounters that must be defeated to progress.
- Developer
- Banpresto
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (4.5K)
- Last updated
Gundhara Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Gundhara 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.
Gundhara Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Gundhara 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
"Gundhara" Arcade longplay 1995
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gundhara released?
Gundhara was released in 1995 for the Arcade.
Who developed Gundhara?
Gundhara was developed by Banpresto, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Gundhara?
Gundhara is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Gundhara for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Gundhara runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Gundhara in the browser?
No. Gundhara streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Gundhara?
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 Gundhara 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 Gundhara this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Gundhara. 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.
