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Paratrooper
A landmark action game for the DOS, Paratrooper combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Released
- 1982
- Platform
- DOS
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (946)
- Last updated
Paratrooper Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Paratrooper on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Paratrooper Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Paratrooper on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Paratrooper" DOS longplay 1982
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paratrooper released?
Paratrooper was released in 1982 for the DOS.
What type of game is Paratrooper?
Paratrooper is a Action game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Paratrooper for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Paratrooper runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Paratrooper in the browser?
No. Paratrooper streams from a public archive into a browser-side DOS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Paratrooper?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original DOS cartridge supported.
Does Paratrooper work on mobile devices?
Yes — the DOS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Paratrooper this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Paratrooper. 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.
