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Space Chaser
Space Chaser is an arcade action game released by Taito in 1979. Players pilot a spaceship and must shoot down waves of enemy craft while avoiding collision and incoming fire. The game supports two players, who take turns controlling the ship. Movement is handled via a joystick, with a button for firing projectiles. Enemy formations appear in successive waves, increasing in difficulty as the game progresses. Players must clear each wave of attackers before advancing. The screen layout is fixed, with enemies descending or moving in patterns across the play field. Scoring is based on the number of enemies destroyed. Space Chaser is one of Taito's early fixed-shooter titles, arriving during a period when space-themed shooters were prominent in arcades.
- Developer
- Taito
- Released
- 1979
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2.7K)
- Last updated
Space Chaser Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Space Chaser 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.
Space Chaser Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Space Chaser 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
"Space Chaser" Arcade longplay 1979
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Space Chaser released?
Space Chaser was released in 1979 for the Arcade.
Who developed Space Chaser?
Space Chaser was developed by Taito, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Space Chaser support?
Space Chaser supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Space Chaser?
Space Chaser is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Space Chaser for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Space Chaser runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Space Chaser in the browser?
No. Space Chaser streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Space Chaser?
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 Space Chaser 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 Space Chaser this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Space Chaser. 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.
