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Vandyke
Vandyke is an action game released in 1990 by UPL for arcades. Players control a commando-style character who moves through side-scrolling and overhead stages, shooting enemies and clearing each area of threats. The game features a variety of weapons that can be collected during stages, giving players different options for dealing with enemy types. The character can move in multiple directions and fire at enemies across the screen. Stages are structured as distinct missions, with each area presenting waves of enemy soldiers, vehicles, and other hazards. Boss encounters appear at key points, requiring players to adapt their tactics. UPL designed the game with a military action theme, blending run-and-gun mechanics with the arcade quarter-consuming challenge typical of the era.
- Developer
- UPL
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
Vandyke Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Vandyke 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.
Vandyke Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Vandyke 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
"Vandyke" Arcade longplay 1990
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vandyke released?
Vandyke was released in 1990 for the Arcade.
Who developed Vandyke?
Vandyke was developed by UPL, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Vandyke?
Vandyke is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Vandyke for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Vandyke runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Vandyke in the browser?
No. Vandyke streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Vandyke?
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 Vandyke 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 Vandyke this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Vandyke. 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.
