Sub-Terrania
Sub-Terrania remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Zyrinx
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.9K)
- Last updated
Sub-Terrania Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Sub-Terrania 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.
Sub-Terrania Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Sub-Terrania 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
"Sub-Terrania" Mega Drive longplay 1994
Sub-Terrania Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Sub-Terrania. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Regional Lockout Bypass
EAAT-BL1TEAAT-AY1T -
Infinite Fuel
FF669F:0026AJ6T-EA5LFF5EB5:0025+3 -
Infinite Mega
FF66A7:000AFF5EBD:000A -
Infinite Time
FF66B3:0026 -
Infinite Lives
FF002B:0009FF0031:0009ADDT-JACE -
Charge Power Meter Mega Always On Maximum
A42A-AA2WA30T-LA4A -
Freeze Time
R1WT-66WE -
Infinite Ships
AVFA-AA8AAXJA-JA3WFF0034:0009+1 -
Power Meter Charge Mega Always On Maximum
A3VA-LA8R -
Infinite Shield Fake
FF5EAD:00FF -
Enable grid mode [can scroll around the map]
AK3B-GAHT -
View end of game
A33B-GAHL
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Start with 1 life
AF3V-GABY -
Start with 2 lives
AK3V-GABY -
Start with 3 lives
AP3V-GABY -
Start with 4 lives
AV3V-GABY -
Start with 6 lives
A33V-GABY -
Start with 7 lives
A73V-GABY -
Start with 8 lives
BB3V-GABY -
No fuel loss from idling
DVRB-CA46 -
No extra fuel loss from flying forward
B5KA-RA8E -
No extra fuel loss from flying backward
B5KT-RA42 -
Mega-shot recharges immediately
2B0T-MGLT+BV0T-LA40 -
Infinite missiles
SF3T-MEYJ -
Heal at 2x the normal speed
TBRB-CCB4 -
Heal at 4x the normal speed
ABRB-CGB4 -
Heal very quickly
ABRB-DAB4 -
Heal almost instantly
AFRB-CAB2 -
Start on level 2
AK3B-GAHY -
Start on level 3
AP3B-GAHY
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sub-Terrania released?
Sub-Terrania was released in 1994 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Sub-Terrania?
Sub-Terrania was developed by Zyrinx, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Sub-Terrania support?
Sub-Terrania is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Sub-Terrania?
Sub-Terrania is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Sub-Terrania for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Sub-Terrania runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Sub-Terrania in the browser?
No. Sub-Terrania streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Sub-Terrania?
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 Sub-Terrania 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 Sub-Terrania this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Sub-Terrania. 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.
