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Shadowgate
A landmark action game for the NES, Shadowgate combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- ICOM Simulations
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.7K)
- Last updated
Shadowgate Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Shadowgate 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.
Shadowgate Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Shadowgate 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
"Shadowgate" NES longplay 1989
Shadowgate Cheat Codes
17 community-curated cheats for Shadowgate. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shadowgate released?
Shadowgate was released in 1989 for the NES.
Who developed Shadowgate?
Shadowgate was developed by ICOM Simulations, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Shadowgate support?
Shadowgate is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Shadowgate?
Shadowgate is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Shadowgate for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Shadowgate runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Shadowgate in the browser?
No. Shadowgate streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Shadowgate?
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 Shadowgate 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 Shadowgate this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Shadowgate. 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.
