Star Control
Star Control remains one of the finest shooter experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Toys For Bob
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Shooter
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (1.1K)
- Last updated
Star Control Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Star Control on our in-browser Mega Drive 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) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Star Control Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Star Control on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Star Control" Mega Drive longplay 1991
Star Control Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Star Control. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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More base income per turn
JB2A-BYWE -
Find precursor relics at most stars
C3TA-CA24 -
Superior bubbles [Androsynth]
JB4A-CACT -
Faster energy regeneration [Androsynth]
AWPB-RECE -
Faster energy regeneration [Ariloulaleelay]
ARPB-RGD0 -
Increase crew to 16 [Ariloulaleelay]
CCPB-SADN -
More doggies allowed [Chenjesu]
BB9A-CAEA -
Faster energy regeneration [Chenjesu]
ALPB-R8FG -
Faster energy regeneration [Human]
AWPB-REG4 -
Missiles track better [Human]
AGFA-CAAJ -
Indestructible flames [Ilwrath]
CCJT-JAGJ
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Flame cone is twice as long [Ilwrath]
BLJT-CAG0 -
Maximum energy supply [Mmrnmhrm]
FLPV-RYK0 -
More maneuverable Y-wing form [Mmrnmhrm]
ALLA-CABC -
Plasma torpedoes cost 1/2 normal [Mycon]
BLPV-RCDR -
Crew regrowth cost 1/2 normal [Mycon]
7WSA-D938 -
Continuous fire [Shofixti]
ARPV-RAFC -
Increase crew to 12 [Shofixti]
BWPV-R2E2 -
Forward shots do 3 points damage [Spathi]
AR0T-CAB8 -
BUTT missiles last 3x longer [Spathi]
ML0T-CAFL -
Double energy [Syreen]
ECPV-RAS8 -
Fire and scram faster [Syreen]
AWRB-RCAL -
Energy regeneration is 1/3 time [Umgah]
GLRB-RCB2 -
Superior maneuverability [Umgah]
AGRB-RAB4 -
Fighters shoot more often [Urquan]
AXET-CAGC -
Fighters move faster [Urquan]
GDDT-CADL -
Faster turning [VUX]
JCRB-RAE0 -
Move faster [VUX]
ACRB-RCE8 -
Move 1.5x faster [Yehat]
HCRB-RAGJ
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Control released?
Star Control was released in 1991 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Star Control?
Star Control was developed by Toys For Bob, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Star Control support?
Star Control supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Star Control?
Star Control is a Shooter game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Star Control for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Star Control runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Star Control in the browser?
No. Star Control streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Star Control?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Star Control work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Star Control this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Star Control. 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.
