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Mirax
Mirax is an action arcade game developed by Current Technology, Inc. and released in 1985. Players control a spacecraft navigating through enemy-filled environments, firing weapons to destroy obstacles and adversaries. The game features continuous side-scrolling action across multiple levels with progressively challenging enemy formations. Players use joystick controls to move their ship and fire buttons to attack. Each level presents waves of enemies that must be defeated to advance. The arcade cabinet offers arcade-style gameplay with score-based progression typical of mid-1980s action titles.
- Developer
- Current Technology, Inc.
- Released
- 1985
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (4.4K)
- Last updated
Mirax Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Mirax 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.
Mirax Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Mirax 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
"Mirax" Arcade longplay 1985
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mirax released?
Mirax was released in 1985 for the Arcade.
Who developed Mirax?
Mirax was developed by Current Technology, Inc., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Mirax?
Mirax is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Mirax for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Mirax runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Mirax in the browser?
No. Mirax streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Mirax?
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 Mirax 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 Mirax this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Mirax. 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.
