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Sky Raider
天空袭击者
Sky Raider is a 1978 arcade game developed by Atari that puts players in control of a bomber aircraft viewed from above. The player steers the plane left and right while it automatically scrolls forward over terrain below. The objective is to drop bombs on ground targets such as tanks, bridges, and boats by pressing the fire button at the right moment. Accurate timing is essential, as bombs must be released to account for the aircraft's forward movement. The game features a rotating dial controller that simulates banking the plane. Difficulty increases over time as targets become more varied and the pace quickens. Points are awarded for each successful hit, and players compete for high scores within a fixed time limit.
- Developer
- Atari
- Released
- 1978
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (3.3K)
- Last updated
Sky Raider Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Sky Raider on our in-browser Arcade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Sky Raider Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Sky Raider on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Sky Raider" Arcade longplay 1978
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sky Raider released?
Sky Raider was released in 1978 for the Arcade.
Who developed Sky Raider?
Sky Raider was developed by Atari, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Sky Raider support?
Sky Raider is a single-player Action game for the Arcade.
What type of game is Sky Raider?
Sky Raider is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Sky Raider for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Sky Raider runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Sky Raider in the browser?
No. Sky Raider streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Sky Raider?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Sky Raider work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Sky Raider this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Sky Raider. 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.
