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Hatris
A landmark action game for the NES, Hatris combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Bullet Proof Software
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (704)
- Last updated
Hatris Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Hatris on our in-browser NES 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) |
| 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.
Hatris Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Hatris on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Hatris" NES longplay 1992
Hatris Cheat Codes
12 community-curated cheats for Hatris. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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You only need to match 1 set of hats to get a worker move
IEXLAYPA -
You need 10 less "hats" to finish each level
IEXEOKYA -
You need 14 less "hats" to finish each level
PEXEOKYA -
Set A Hat And Beat The Level
03AA:00 -
Infinite Cash (One's Digit)
03E8:09 -
Infinite Cash (Ten's Digit)
03E9:09 -
Infinite Cash (Hundred's Digit)
03EA:09 -
Infinite Cash (Thousand's Digit)
03EB:09 -
Infinite Cash (Ten Thousand's Digit)
03EC:09 -
Infinite Cash (Hundred Thousand's Digit)
03ED:09 -
Infinite Cash (Millions Digit)
03EE:09 -
Cash Keeps Going Up
03E7:09
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hatris released?
Hatris was released in 1992 for the NES.
Who developed Hatris?
Hatris was developed by Bullet Proof Software, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Hatris support?
Hatris is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Hatris?
Hatris is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Hatris for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Hatris runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Hatris in the browser?
No. Hatris streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Hatris?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Hatris work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Hatris this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Hatris. 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.
