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Samurai Shodown
侍魂
A landmark action game for the Game Boy, Samurai Shodown combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Takara
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1.5K)
- Last updated
Samurai Shodown Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Samurai Shodown on our in-browser Game Boy 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.
Samurai Shodown Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Samurai Shodown on Game Boy before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Samurai Shodown" Game Boy longplay
Samurai Shodown Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Samurai Shodown. 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
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Start Timer At 30 Seconds
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Start Timer At 46 Seconds
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Start Timer At 62 Seconds
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Start Timer At 78 Seconds
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Start Timer At 94 Seconds
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Start Timer At 110 Seconds
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Start Timer At 126 Seconds
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Start Timer At 142 Seconds
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Start Timer At 158 Seconds
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Both Players Start With 1/3 Energy
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Both Players Start With 2/3 Energy
21F-86E-3B6
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Both Players Start With More Energy
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Computer Takes All Damage (Even When You Get Hit)
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Always Fight Genan Shiranui
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Always Fight Galford
3E8-9A9-2AA+018-9B9-D5E+E08-9C9-2A9 -
Always Fight Haohmaru
3E8-9A9-2AA+028-9B9-D5E+E08-9C9-2A9 -
Always Fight Ukyo Tachibana
3E8-9A9-2AA+038-9B9-D5E+E08-9C9-2A9 -
Always Fight Charlotte
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Always Fight Tam Tam
3E8-9A9-2AA+058-9B9-D5E+E08-9C9-2A9 -
Always Fight Earthquake
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Always Fight Nakoruru
3E8-9A9+2AA+078-9B9-D5E+E08-9C9-2A93E8-9A9-2AA+078-9B9-D5E+E08-9C9-2A93E8-9A9+078-9B9-D5E+E08-9C9-2A9 -
Always Fight Wan Fan
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Always Fight Jubei Yagyo
3E8-9A9-2AA+098-9B9-D5E+E08-9C9-2A9 -
Always Fight Hanzo Hattori
3E8-9A9-2AA+0A8-9B9-D5E+E08-9C9-2A9 -
Always Fight Kyoshiro Senryo
3E8-9A9-2AA+0B8-9B9-D5E+E08-9C9-2A9 -
Infinite Health
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Infitnite time
FA2-46D-4C1 -
Start timer at 30 secs.
3EF-80E-D57+1EF-81E-08F -
Start timer at 46 secs.
3EF-80E-D57+2EF-81E-08F
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Samurai Shodown?
Samurai Shodown was developed by Takara, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Samurai Shodown support?
Samurai Shodown supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Game Boy.
What type of game is Samurai Shodown?
Samurai Shodown is a Action game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Samurai Shodown for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Samurai Shodown runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Samurai Shodown in the browser?
No. Samurai Shodown streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Boy emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Samurai Shodown?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Boy cartridge supported.
Does Samurai Shodown work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Boy emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Samurai Shodown this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Samurai Shodown. 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.
