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Millipede
Millipede remains one of the finest action experiences on the NES. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Atari
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
Millipede Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Millipede on our in-browser NES 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) |
| 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.
Millipede Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Millipede on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Millipede" NES longplay 1988
Millipede Cheat Codes
14 community-curated cheats for Millipede. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Both Players Have Infinite Lives
SUKGETVI -
Player 1 Starts With 1 Life
PAVKSPGA -
Player 1 Starts With 10 Lives
ZAVKSPGE -
Increase Territory To Half Screen
ASESIIEZ -
Increase Territory To Full Screen
AXESIIEZ -
Shrink Territory!
NKESIIEZ -
Player's Bullets Move Faster
ZEUSXYTE -
Player's Bullets Move Slower
LEUSXYTA -
Infinite Lives P1
0066:05 -
Max Score P1
0025:99+0026:99+0027:99 -
Max Top Score
0021:99+0022:99+0023:99 -
Round Modifier
002F:00
Show 2 more cheats Show fewer
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Invincible
0071:00 -
Player 1 starts with 255 lives
NAVKSPGA
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Millipede released?
Millipede was released in 1988 for the NES.
Who developed Millipede?
Millipede was developed by Atari, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Millipede support?
Millipede supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Millipede?
Millipede is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Millipede for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Millipede runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Millipede in the browser?
No. Millipede streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Millipede?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Millipede work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Millipede this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Millipede. 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.
