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Spider-Man
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Spider-Man is a four-player side-scrolling action arcade game released by Sega in 1991. Players control Spider-Man as he fights through stages to defeat famous villains. The gameplay focuses on hand-to-hand combat combined with web-shooting mechanics, allowing players to attack enemies, swing across gaps, and navigate platforms. Each stage features distinct environments, from city streets to the Chrysler Building, with increasingly difficult enemy waves. The controls are responsive, using punch and kick buttons alongside web-attack functions. Players can team up cooperatively, with up to four simultaneous players battling hordes of enemies. The game uses bright arcade visuals characteristic of early 1990s cabinet design. Power-ups appear throughout levels to restore health and provide temporary combat advantages. Spider-Man delivers straightforward arcade action with the IP's recognizable web-slinging mechanics integrated naturally into combat encounters.
- Developer
- Sega
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (438)
- Last updated
Spider-Man Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Spider-Man 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.
Spider-Man Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Spider-Man 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
"Spider-Man" Arcade longplay 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spider-Man released?
Spider-Man was released in 1991 for the Arcade.
Who developed Spider-Man?
Spider-Man was developed by Sega, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Spider-Man support?
Spider-Man supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Spider-Man?
Spider-Man is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Spider-Man for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Spider-Man runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Spider-Man in the browser?
No. Spider-Man streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Spider-Man?
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 Spider-Man 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 Spider-Man this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Spider-Man. 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.
