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King of the Monsters
King of the Monsters is a two-player action fighting game developed by SNK and released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo. Players control giant monsters battling each other in head-to-head combat. The game features arcade-style gameplay with straightforward mechanics: players execute attacks, blocks, and special moves using the controller. Each monster has distinct move sets and abilities. The game progresses through multiple stages, with players advancing by defeating opponents in successive matches. Victory requires managing timing and positioning while depleting the opponent's health bar. The title emphasizes fast-paced monster combat with colorful sprite-based graphics typical of SNK's arcade conversions. Players can choose from various monster characters, each with different strengths and fighting styles. The two-player mode allows for versus matches, making it a social arcade experience suitable for competitive play and casual gaming sessions.
- Developer
- SNK
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (852)
- Last updated
King of the Monsters Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for King of the Monsters 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.
King of the Monsters Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of King of the Monsters 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
"King of the Monsters" SNES longplay 1992
King of the Monsters Cheat Codes
12 community-curated cheats for King of the Monsters. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Faster timer
F5AF-D5A111C81F17 -
Slower timer
1DAF-DFA101C81760 -
Player 1 starts with less energy
6DB2-AF67 -
Player 2 starts with less energy
6DC4-D764 -
3 power points needed to get to next power level
D7A1-0DA1 -
Infinite Time (Seconds)
7E29F254 -
Infinite Time (Minutes)
7E29F309 -
Infinite Health P1
7E0A50FF -
No Health P2
7E0B4000 -
Player 1 Starts With Less Energy (Doesn't Work Against Computer)
6DB2-AF67009FD680 -
Player 2 Starts With Less Energy (Doesn't Work Against Computer)
6DC4-D76400A82E80 -
3 Power Points Needed To Get To The Next Power Level
D7A1-0DA101C96303
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was King of the Monsters released?
King of the Monsters was released in 1992 for the SNES.
Who developed King of the Monsters?
King of the Monsters was developed by SNK, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does King of the Monsters support?
King of the Monsters supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is King of the Monsters?
King of the Monsters is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play King of the Monsters for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — King of the Monsters runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play King of the Monsters in the browser?
No. King of the Monsters streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in King of the Monsters?
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 King of the Monsters 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 King of the Monsters this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of King of the Monsters. 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.
