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Killer Instinct
杀手本能
Killer Instinct is a fighting game developed by Rareware and released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo. It features fast-paced 2-player combat with a diverse character roster, each with distinct fighting styles and special moves. The game introduced a pioneering combo system that allows players to chain together hits for extended damage sequences, rewarding skillful button timing and momentum. Players control their fighters using six-button controls to perform light, medium, and heavy attacks along with special moves. The game includes a single-player arcade mode where players face increasingly challenging CPU opponents, culminating in a final boss battle. Victory screens feature finishing moves like Ultimate Combos and Humiliation attacks, providing satisfying cinematic payoffs. The SNES port successfully brings the arcade action to home consoles with vibrant graphics and responsive gameplay mechanics that emphasize aggressive, combo-focused fighting.
- Developer
- Rareware
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
Killer Instinct Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Killer Instinct 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.
Killer Instinct Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Killer Instinct 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
"Killer Instinct" SNES longplay 1995
Killer Instinct Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Killer Instinct. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Health
3DC1-4DA4+DDC1-4FD4+DDC1-4F043DC9-44D4+DDC9-4404+DDC9-4464 -
One Hit Kill
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Hit Anywhere P1
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Invincibility P1
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Disable Blocking Both Players
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Disable CPU Special Moves/Danger Moves
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Skip Intro Screens
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Skip VS Screen
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Enable Finishers During Round
4083-37AD+408E-3FDD+408E-376D+408D-4F6F+AB8D-44DF4083-3DAD+4083-34DD+408E-3D6D+408E-346D+AB8E-37DD -
Walk Through Walls
C2B8-3764+C2B8-4707C2B8-3D64+C2B8-4D07
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Max Jumping Distance P1
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Max Jumping Distance P2
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Mid-Air Fighting
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Hyper Mode P1
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Hyper Mode P2
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Dimmed Background
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Infinite Health P1
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Infinite Health P2
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No Health P1
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No Health P2
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Infinite Time to Continue P1
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Infinite Time To Continue P2
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P1 Character Modifier
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P2/CPU Modifier
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P1 Jump Height Modifier
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P2 Jump Height Modifier
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Infinite Time To Select Character
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Max Score P1
7E0EC33F+7E0EC442+7E0EC50F+7E0EC600
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Killer Instinct released?
Killer Instinct was released in 1995 for the SNES.
Who developed Killer Instinct?
Killer Instinct was developed by Rareware, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Killer Instinct support?
Killer Instinct supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is Killer Instinct?
Killer Instinct is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Killer Instinct for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Killer Instinct runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Killer Instinct in the browser?
No. Killer Instinct streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Killer Instinct?
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 Killer Instinct 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 Killer Instinct this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Killer Instinct. 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.
