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Joe & Mac
Joe & Mac is a 2-player cooperative action platformer developed by Data East, released in 1991. Players control two cavemen fighting prehistoric enemies and dinosaurs across jungle and cave environments. The game features colorful 16-bit graphics with a humorous tone, combining platforming and action combat. Characters use melee attacks and can collect power-ups like boomerangs and fireballs to deal with threats. The level structure progresses through themed stages, each ending with a boss encounter. Players can alternate between single-player and cooperative play, with the two-player mode allowing simultaneous action on screen. Controls are responsive, utilizing the SNES controller's button layout for jumping, attacking, and weapon use. The game emphasizes teamwork in two-player mode, requiring coordination to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies.
- Developer
- Data East
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
Joe & Mac Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Joe & Mac 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.
Joe & Mac Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Joe & Mac 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
"Joe & Mac" SNES longplay 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe & Mac released?
Joe & Mac was released in 1991 for the SNES.
Who developed Joe & Mac?
Joe & Mac was developed by Data East, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Joe & Mac support?
Joe & Mac supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is Joe & Mac?
Joe & Mac is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Joe & Mac for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Joe & Mac runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Joe & Mac in the browser?
No. Joe & Mac streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Joe & Mac?
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 Joe & Mac 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 Joe & Mac this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Joe & Mac. 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.
