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Squash
壁球
Squash is an action game developed by Gaelco and released in 1992 for arcade cabinets. Players control a paddle to hit a ball back and forth against a wall, with the goal of eliminating opponents or targets on screen. The gameplay involves timing hits accurately to send the ball at various angles and speeds. The game features multiple levels with increasing difficulty and different court layouts that affect ball physics. Controls are straightforward, using a joystick or buttons to move the paddle up and down. Squash combines sports mechanics with arcade action elements, requiring quick reflexes and precise paddle positioning to progress through stages.
- Developer
- Gaelco
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3.6K)
- Last updated
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Squash Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Squash 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.
Squash Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Squash 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
"Squash" Arcade longplay 1992
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Squash released?
Squash was released in 1992 for the Arcade.
Who developed Squash?
Squash was developed by Gaelco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Squash?
Squash is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Squash for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Squash runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Squash in the browser?
No. Squash streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Squash?
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 Squash 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 Squash this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Squash. 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.
