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Kamikaze Cabbie
神风计程车
Kamikaze Cabbie is an action arcade game released by Data East Corporation in 1984. Players control a taxi driver navigating through city streets, avoiding obstacles and enemies while completing objectives. The game features fast-paced gameplay with joystick controls and collision-based mechanics. Players must maneuver the cab through multiple levels filled with hazards and adversaries. The objective involves reaching specific destinations while managing the vehicle's positioning and timing. The game progresses through increasingly challenging stages with varied enemy patterns and environmental obstacles.
- Developer
- Data East Corporation
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (4.9K)
- Last updated
Kamikaze Cabbie Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Kamikaze Cabbie 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.
Kamikaze Cabbie Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Kamikaze Cabbie 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
"Kamikaze Cabbie" Arcade longplay 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kamikaze Cabbie released?
Kamikaze Cabbie was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed Kamikaze Cabbie?
Kamikaze Cabbie was developed by Data East Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Kamikaze Cabbie?
Kamikaze Cabbie is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Kamikaze Cabbie for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Kamikaze Cabbie runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Kamikaze Cabbie in the browser?
No. Kamikaze Cabbie streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Kamikaze Cabbie?
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 Kamikaze Cabbie 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 Kamikaze Cabbie this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Kamikaze Cabbie. 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.
