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Space King 2
Space King 2 is an arcade action game released by Konami in 1979. The game supports two players and places them in control of a spacecraft defending against waves of enemy forces. Players maneuver their ship horizontally across the screen and fire upward at incoming alien threats, following the fixed-shooter format common to arcade games of that era. The game features progressive enemy waves that increase in difficulty as players advance, demanding quick reflexes and accurate shooting. Two players can participate, either alternating turns or competing for the higher score. As an early Konami arcade title, Space King 2 reflects the shooting game conventions of its time, with straightforward controls centered on movement and firing.
- Developer
- Konami
- Released
- 1979
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2.4K)
- Last updated
Space King 2 Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Space King 2 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 King 2 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Space King 2 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 King 2" Arcade longplay 1979
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Space King 2 released?
Space King 2 was released in 1979 for the Arcade.
Who developed Space King 2?
Space King 2 was developed by Konami, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Space King 2 support?
Space King 2 supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Space King 2?
Space King 2 is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Space King 2 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Space King 2 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Space King 2 in the browser?
No. Space King 2 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Space King 2?
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 King 2 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 King 2 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Space King 2. 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.
