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Harem
Harem is an arcade action game released in 1983 by I.G.R. The player takes on the role of a character navigating screen-based stages with the goal of rescuing or interacting with characters in a harem setting. As an early 1980s arcade title, the game features the typical fixed or scrolling screen layouts common to the era, with enemies to avoid or defeat across successive stages. Players use a joystick to move their character and buttons to perform actions such as attacking or jumping. The difficulty increases as stages progress, demanding quicker reflexes and more precise movement. I.G.R. positioned this as a lighthearted action game capitalizing on the arcade market of 1983, when single-screen action titles were a dominant format in game centers.
- Developer
- I.G.R.
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (3.2K)
- Last updated
Harem Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Harem 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.
Harem Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Harem 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
"Harem" Arcade longplay 1983
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harem released?
Harem was released in 1983 for the Arcade.
Who developed Harem?
Harem was developed by I.G.R., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Harem?
Harem is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Harem for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Harem runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Harem in the browser?
No. Harem streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Harem?
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 Harem 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 Harem this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Harem. 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.
