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Spy vs. Spy
Spy vs. Spy stands as a defining action title on the NES. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- First Star Software
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2.4K)
- Last updated
Spy vs. Spy Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Spy vs. Spy on our in-browser NES 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.
Spy vs. Spy Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Spy vs. Spy on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Spy vs. Spy" NES longplay 1988
Spy vs. Spy Cheat Codes
14 community-curated cheats for Spy vs. Spy. 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 Power Player 1
VEZXLN -
New Levels
NEVEAOSS+NNTSOONETEAOSS+NNTSOO -
1-Hit Death White Spy
SZNZVOVK+AVVLAUSZ -
Stop black spy's clock
SZVAYUVK -
Stop white spy's clock
SXUELUVK -
Black spy has 100 seconds in a minute
PUEAPLIU -
White spy has 100 seconds in a minute
PUSAILIU -
Black spy has deadly punches
ONVZYNUT -
White spy has deadly punches
IEVZLYIE -
P1's Time Remaining Modifier (White)
0404:31 -
P2/CPU's Time Remaining Modifier (Black)
040A:00 -
Infinite Health P1 (White)
0038:1F
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Health Modifier P2/CPU (Black)
0058:00 -
P2 Stuck Out of Bounds (Black)
003E:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spy vs. Spy released?
Spy vs. Spy was released in 1988 for the NES.
Who developed Spy vs. Spy?
Spy vs. Spy was developed by First Star Software, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Spy vs. Spy support?
Spy vs. Spy supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Spy vs. Spy?
Spy vs. Spy is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Spy vs. Spy for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Spy vs. Spy runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Spy vs. Spy in the browser?
No. Spy vs. Spy streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Spy vs. Spy?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Spy vs. Spy work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Spy vs. Spy this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Spy vs. Spy. 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.
