Skeleton Krew
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, Skeleton Krew combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Front Street Publishing
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (506)
- Last updated
Skeleton Krew Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Skeleton Krew on our in-browser Mega Drive 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) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Skeleton Krew Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Skeleton Krew on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Skeleton Krew" Mega Drive longplay 1995
Skeleton Krew Cheat Codes
7 community-curated cheats for Skeleton Krew. 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 Health P1
FF806C:0031FF806D:31 -
Have 9999 Kills P1
FF8072:0099+FF8072:0099FF8072:99+FF8073:99 -
Weapon Modifier P1
FF807A:0000FF807B:XX -
Infinite Lives P1
FF8076:0009FF8077:09 -
Infinite Time To Respawn After Dying
FF8048:0009FF8049:09 -
Infinite Health
EBKV-2R3R -
Infinite Health (Alt)
AKKV-2A38
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Skeleton Krew released?
Skeleton Krew was released in 1995 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Skeleton Krew?
Skeleton Krew was developed by Front Street Publishing, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Skeleton Krew support?
Skeleton Krew supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Skeleton Krew?
Skeleton Krew is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Skeleton Krew for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Skeleton Krew runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Skeleton Krew in the browser?
No. Skeleton Krew streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Skeleton Krew?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Skeleton Krew work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Skeleton Krew this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Skeleton Krew. 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.
