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Supaplex
Supaplex, developed and released in 1991 for DOS, is an action puzzle game where players control Murphy, a spaceman navigating underground caverns. The core mechanic involves pushing objects—primarily rocks and bombs—in correct sequences to solve environmental puzzles and reach level exits. Movement uses arrow keys; rather than picking up objects, Murphy pushes them directly, adding tactical depth to level design. The game features 111 levels organized into progressive zones, with new mechanics and enemies gradually introduced. Success requires analyzing the environment, planning moves, and executing with precision under time constraints. Players must balance spatial reasoning with quick reflexes, avoiding dead ends while maneuvering objects into position. The combination of physics-based puzzles with action elements creates a distinctive gameplay loop across varied, challenging level designs.
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- DOS
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2.8K)
- Last updated
Supaplex Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Supaplex on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Supaplex Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Supaplex on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Supaplex" DOS longplay 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Supaplex released?
Supaplex was released in 1991 for the DOS.
How many players does Supaplex support?
Supaplex is a single-player Action game for the DOS.
What type of game is Supaplex?
Supaplex is a Action game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Supaplex for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Supaplex runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Supaplex in the browser?
No. Supaplex streams from a public archive into a browser-side DOS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Supaplex?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original DOS cartridge supported.
Does Supaplex work on mobile devices?
Yes — the DOS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Supaplex this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Supaplex. 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.
