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Strider
A landmark action game for the NES, Strider combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Capcom
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (881)
- Last updated
Strider Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Strider 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.
Strider Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Strider 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
"Strider" NES longplay 1989
Strider Cheat Codes
16 community-curated cheats for Strider. 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 Energy From Small Capsules (10)
ZAUXEYPE -
More Energy From Big Capsules (20)
GPUXXNZA -
Health From Small Capsules (10)
ZAUXKYPE -
Health From Big Capsules (20)
GPUXVNZA -
Double Health And Energy From All Capsules
ZAEXVNAO -
Infinite Energy
0569:63OXNAUKPX+PVNAVGIU056B:FF -
Infinite Power
056B:63 -
Allways Have 200 Hp
EKNAKKYE -
Always Hi Jump
0538:0A -
Unmovable
0563:00 -
Plasma Sword Instant Charge
055D:A7 -
Have All Data Files
048E:FF
Show 4 more cheats Show fewer
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Have All Keys And Start On Red Dragon Level
048C:FF -
Max Stats, All Tricks, Have Slide In And Plasma Arrow
048B:09+048D:01 -
Hit Anywhere
AANVSZTZ+AEEVXXPP -
Infinite Health
0569:FF
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Strider released?
Strider was released in 1989 for the NES.
Who developed Strider?
Strider was developed by Capcom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Strider support?
Strider is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Strider?
Strider is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Strider for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Strider runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Strider in the browser?
No. Strider streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Strider?
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 Strider 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 Strider this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Strider. 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.
