TinHead
TinHead stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- MicroProse
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (778)
- Last updated
TinHead Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for TinHead 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.
TinHead Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of TinHead 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
"TinHead" Mega Drive longplay 1994
TinHead Cheat Codes
11 community-curated cheats for TinHead. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Energy
FF4645:09FF4644:0009 -
Infinite Lives
FF4643:09FF4642:0009AV1A-LA2W -
Have Multishot Power-Up
FF4647:04FF4646:0004 -
Infinite Lives And Energy
AK1T-LA2T -
Invincibility
EL2A-LN4JRZGA-26WR+R1JT-R600+R0KT-L6TL+R1MT-R6TW+R0FA-L614RG2A-L6WJ+NG2A-MA4L -
Master Code
ELCA-8A8C -
Invincible
FF4704:0010 -
1 Shot Kill All Enemies In Game And All Bosses
AD5A-RAF4 -
Master Code (Improved)
J4CA-8A68 -
Regional Lockout Bypass (European and Japanese Systems)
CLCT-8A32 -
Infinite Health
RF1T-L6TC
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was TinHead released?
TinHead was released in 1994 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed TinHead?
TinHead was developed by MicroProse, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does TinHead support?
TinHead is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is TinHead?
TinHead is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play TinHead for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — TinHead runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play TinHead in the browser?
No. TinHead streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in TinHead?
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 TinHead 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 TinHead this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of TinHead. 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.
