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Super Bug
超级虫虫
Super Bug is a top-down driving action game released by Atari in 1977. The player controls a car viewed from above, navigating through a scrolling course while avoiding obstacles such as trees, rocks, and other hazards. The objective is to complete laps or cover distance within a time limit, earning points along the way. The game uses a steering wheel and accelerator pedal as controls, giving it a physical driving feel typical of Atari's arcade cabinet designs of the era. The track scrolls continuously, and difficulty increases as the player progresses, with obstacles appearing more frequently. Super Bug is a single-player experience and was one of Atari's early attempts at a dedicated off-road driving arcade game.
- Developer
- Atari
- Released
- 1977
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (4.2K)
- Last updated
Super Bug Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Super Bug 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.
Super Bug Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Super Bug 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
"Super Bug" Arcade longplay 1977
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Super Bug released?
Super Bug was released in 1977 for the Arcade.
Who developed Super Bug?
Super Bug was developed by Atari, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Super Bug support?
Super Bug is a single-player Action game for the Arcade.
What type of game is Super Bug?
Super Bug is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Super Bug for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Super Bug runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Super Bug in the browser?
No. Super Bug streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Super Bug?
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 Super Bug 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 Super Bug this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Super Bug. 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.
