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Lupin III
鲁邦三世
Lupin III is an action arcade game released by Taito in 1980, based on the popular Japanese manga and anime character. Players control Lupin as he navigates through stages, collecting items and avoiding or confronting enemies. The game supports two-player simultaneous play, a notable feature for its time. Players move Lupin across the screen using a joystick, dodging obstacles and engaging with various threats. The objective involves completing each stage by reaching specific goals while managing threats from pursuers. The game draws directly from the Lupin III franchise's theme of heists and evasion, translating that cat-and-mouse dynamic into arcade gameplay across multiple stages of increasing difficulty.
- Developer
- Taito
- Released
- 1980
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (3.8K)
- Last updated
Lupin III Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Lupin III 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.
Lupin III Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Lupin III 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
"Lupin III" Arcade longplay 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lupin III released?
Lupin III was released in 1980 for the Arcade.
Who developed Lupin III?
Lupin III was developed by Taito, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Lupin III support?
Lupin III supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Lupin III?
Lupin III is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Lupin III for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Lupin III runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Lupin III in the browser?
No. Lupin III streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Lupin III?
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 Lupin III 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 Lupin III this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Lupin III. 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.
