SolarStriker
A landmark action game for the Game Boy, SolarStriker combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Minakuchi Engineering Co., Ltd.
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
SolarStriker Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for SolarStriker 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.
SolarStriker Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of SolarStriker 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
"SolarStriker" Game Boy longplay
SolarStriker Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for SolarStriker. 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 Lives
00C-D6F-3BE010295CF -
Start With 2 Lives
015-D0F-E62 -
Start With 6 Lives
055-D0F-E62 -
Start With 10 Lives
095-D0F-E62 -
Start On Stage 2
025-0AF-E6E -
Start On Stage 3
035-0AF-E6E -
Start On Stage 4
045-0AF-E6E -
Start On Stage 5
055-0AF-E6E -
Start On Stage 6
065-0AF-E6E -
When You Pick Up A Power-Up, Go Straight To Max Power
3EF-65E-191+04F-66E-F7E -
Bullets Are Mega-Powerful
3EF-65E-191+0BF-66E-F7E -
No Loss Of Power-Ups On Dying
006-45E-C41
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Stay On Same Level
00D-EEF-3BA -
255 Lives
FF5-D0F-E62 -
Upgraded Gun
010121CA -
Invincible
010568CA -
Max Weapon Power
010521CA -
Very High Score
010988CF+010989CF+01098ACF+01098BCF+01098CCF -
Text Stays Onscreen, Slow Auto-Fire
010151CA -
Unendlich Leben
$0D2485B5 -
Verbessertes Gewehr
$0D236155 -
Bullets are mega-powerful, almost invisible, when you pick up a power-up
3EF-65E-191+0BF-66E-F7E -
No sound or music during gameplay (alternate)
513-08A -
No sound or music during gameplay
04C-ABB -
Strange Music / Some Sound Missing
BCD-ABB -
Messed up background
AB4-3AE -
Invulnerability
009-E7F-E6E -
Title Screen Music Modifier
011B80AF -
Hit Anywhere
3E8-B1E-4CA -
Start On Second Quest
FC1-6BF-2A5
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed SolarStriker?
SolarStriker was developed by Minakuchi Engineering Co., Ltd., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does SolarStriker support?
SolarStriker is a single-player Action game for the Game Boy.
What type of game is SolarStriker?
SolarStriker is a Action game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play SolarStriker for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — SolarStriker runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play SolarStriker in the browser?
No. SolarStriker streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Boy emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in SolarStriker?
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 SolarStriker 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 SolarStriker this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of SolarStriker. 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.
