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Us vs. Them
Us vs. Them is a 1984 arcade action game developed by Mylstar in which a single player defends against waves of enemy aircraft and missiles. The player controls a cannon or vehicle on the ground, rotating and firing upward to intercept incoming threats before they reach critical targets. The game incorporates a combination of live-action footage and animated enemy elements, creating a distinctive visual style unusual for its era. Enemies approach in escalating patterns across successive stages, requiring both accuracy and quick reflexes. Players earn points for each successful hit and must manage limited resources while contending with increasingly dense attack formations. The 1984 release was among Mylstar's final arcade titles before the company ceased operations.
- Developer
- Mylstar
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (3K)
- Last updated
Us vs. Them Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Us vs. Them 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.
Us vs. Them Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Us vs. Them 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
"Us vs. Them" Arcade longplay 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Us vs. Them released?
Us vs. Them was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed Us vs. Them?
Us vs. Them was developed by Mylstar, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Us vs. Them support?
Us vs. Them is a single-player Action game for the Arcade.
What type of game is Us vs. Them?
Us vs. Them is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Us vs. Them for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Us vs. Them runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Us vs. Them in the browser?
No. Us vs. Them streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Us vs. Them?
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 Us vs. Them 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 Us vs. Them this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Us vs. Them. 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.
