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Sokoban
推箱子（GB版）
Sokoban is a puzzle game released in 1999 by the Homebrew Community for Game Boy. In this single-player experience, you control a warehouse worker who must push crates onto designated goal squares. The game demands strategic thinking rather than quick reflexes, as each move must be carefully planned—crates pushed into corners become stuck and make levels unsolvable. Navigation uses the directional pad to move your character in four directions, with the A button confirming actions. The core challenge involves spatial reasoning: understanding crate momentum and planning efficient solutions. Levels increase in difficulty by introducing more crates, complex layouts, and confined spaces. Progression requires completing all objectives in each level and moving forward through increasingly complicated puzzles that demand forward planning and pattern recognition.
- Developer
- Homebrew Community
- Released
- 1999
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.3K)
- Last updated
Sokoban Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Sokoban on our in-browser Game Boy 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.
Sokoban Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Sokoban on Game Boy before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Sokoban" Game Boy longplay 1999
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sokoban released?
Sokoban was released in 1999 for the Game Boy.
Who developed Sokoban?
Sokoban was developed by Homebrew Community, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Sokoban support?
Sokoban is a single-player Puzzle game for the Game Boy.
What type of game is Sokoban?
Sokoban is a Puzzle game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Sokoban for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Sokoban runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Sokoban in the browser?
No. Sokoban streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Boy emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Sokoban?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Boy cartridge supported.
Does Sokoban work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Boy emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Sokoban this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Sokoban. 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.
