Space Harrier
A landmark shooter game for the Sega Master System, Space Harrier combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- Master System
- Genre
- Shooter
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (643)
- Last updated
Space Harrier Controls — Master System Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Space Harrier on our in-browser Master System 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 | 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Pause | Start / Pause |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Space Harrier Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Space Harrier on Master System before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Space Harrier" Master System longplay 1988
Space Harrier Cheat Codes
2 community-curated cheats for Space Harrier. 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
00C1-23093A7-EED-2A23A7-9DD-2A2 -
Invincibility (after dying)
3A5-EDD-2A23A5-9CD-2A2
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Space Harrier released?
Space Harrier was released in 1988 for the Master System.
Who developed Space Harrier?
Space Harrier was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Space Harrier support?
Space Harrier is a single-player Shooter game for the Master System.
What type of game is Space Harrier?
Space Harrier is a Shooter game for the Master System, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Space Harrier for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Space Harrier runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Space Harrier in the browser?
No. Space Harrier streams from a public archive into a browser-side Master System emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Space Harrier?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Master System cartridge supported.
Does Space Harrier work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Master System emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Space Harrier this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Space Harrier. 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.
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