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Imperium
A landmark action game for the SNES, Imperium combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Jorudan
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
Imperium Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Imperium on our in-browser SNES 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) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| 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.
Imperium Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Imperium on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Imperium" SNES longplay 1992
Imperium Cheat Codes
9 community-curated cheats for Imperium. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Start With 5 Bombs
009E0805D9BD-64D7 -
Start With 9 Bombs
009E0809DBBD-64D7 -
Start With 1 Life Point
00C8DB01DFA2-D4A4 -
Start With 3 Life Points
00C8DB03D7A2-D4A4 -
Invincible Against Lesser Robots, Weapons And Lasers
01E82B60+04ACE0601D34-D4A1+1DC3-DDF7 -
Infinite Bombs
7E0A2F09C2A9-D46F -
Quick Level Up
7E0AD600 -
Hit Anywhere
6D31-DDA1+C236-DD01 -
Invincibility
DD38-AFA9+6DCC-DD27
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Imperium released?
Imperium was released in 1992 for the SNES.
Who developed Imperium?
Imperium was developed by Jorudan, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Imperium support?
Imperium is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is Imperium?
Imperium is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Imperium for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Imperium runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Imperium in the browser?
No. Imperium streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Imperium?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does Imperium work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Imperium this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Imperium. 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.