Super Donkey Kong
Super Donkey Kong remains one of the finest platformer experiences on the Game Boy Advance. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Rareware
- Released
- 2003
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Platformer
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (776)
- Last updated
Super Donkey Kong Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Super Donkey Kong on our in-browser GBA 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) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| 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.
Super Donkey Kong Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Super Donkey Kong on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Super Donkey Kong" GBA longplay 2003
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Super Donkey Kong released?
Super Donkey Kong was released in 2003 for the GBA.
Who developed Super Donkey Kong?
Super Donkey Kong was developed by Rareware, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Super Donkey Kong support?
Super Donkey Kong supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Super Donkey Kong?
Super Donkey Kong is a Platformer game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Super Donkey Kong for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Super Donkey Kong runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Super Donkey Kong in the browser?
No. Super Donkey Kong streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Super Donkey Kong?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Super Donkey Kong work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Super Donkey Kong this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Super Donkey Kong. 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.
