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Targ
Targ is an action arcade game developed by Exidy in 1980. The player controls a tank that must navigate a maze while destroying enemy vehicles and avoiding obstacles. The game features a top-down perspective where players use joystick controls to move in four directions and fire weapons. Each level presents increasingly difficult waves of enemies that must be eliminated to progress. The tank can be damaged and destroyed, requiring players to balance offensive and defensive strategies. Targ's arcade cabinet displayed crisp vector graphics and offered straightforward gameplay that emphasized quick reflexes and spatial awareness.
- Developer
- Exidy
- Released
- 1980
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (4.7K)
- Last updated
Targ Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Targ 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.
Targ Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Targ 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
"Targ" Arcade longplay 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Targ released?
Targ was released in 1980 for the Arcade.
Who developed Targ?
Targ was developed by Exidy, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Targ?
Targ is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Targ for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Targ runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Targ in the browser?
No. Targ streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Targ?
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 Targ 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 Targ this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Targ. 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.
