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OutRun
OutRun is a driving action game developed by AM R&D Dept. #2 and released in 1987 for the Sega Master System. Players control a red Ferrari Testarossa, navigating across multiple stages featuring diverse environments—beaches, mountains, deserts, and countryside roads. The game focuses on high-speed driving rather than racing competition; the objective is to reach the end of each stage within the time limit. At certain decision points, players choose between branching paths, determining which routes they take through the game. The SMS version features colorful sprite-based graphics with parallax scrolling backgrounds to convey speed and motion. Controls use directional inputs for steering and buttons for acceleration and braking. The game offers multiple endings based on the routes selected, encouraging different playthroughs and exploration of alternate paths.
- Developer
- AM R&D Dept. #2
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- Master System
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (738)
- Last updated
OutRun Controls — Master System Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for OutRun on our in-browser Master System 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 | 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Pause | Start / Pause |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
OutRun Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of OutRun on Master System before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"OutRun" Master System longplay 1987
OutRun Cheat Codes
2 community-curated cheats for OutRun. 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 Time
00F-07C-4C600DE-019900E-F9C-3BE -
Freeze Timer
00DE-023C
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was OutRun released?
OutRun was released in 1987 for the Master System.
Who developed OutRun?
OutRun was developed by AM R&D Dept. #2, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does OutRun support?
OutRun is a single-player Action game for the Master System.
What type of game is OutRun?
OutRun is a Action game for the Master System, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play OutRun for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — OutRun runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play OutRun in the browser?
No. OutRun streams from a public archive into a browser-side Master System emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in OutRun?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Master System cartridge supported.
Does OutRun work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Master System emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play OutRun this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of OutRun. 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.
