Vortex
Vortex remains one of the finest action experiences on the SNES. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Argonaut Software
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
Vortex Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Vortex on our in-browser SNES 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 | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| 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.
Vortex Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Vortex on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Vortex" SNES longplay 1994
Vortex Cheat Codes
6 community-curated cheats for Vortex. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Invincible
7E039A3D+7E118B32 -
Infinite Lives
7E120E0A -
Infinite Missiles
7E1DE463 -
Infinite Rockets
7E1DE563 -
Infinite Cannon
7E1DE663 -
Infinite Blasts
7E121A63
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vortex released?
Vortex was released in 1994 for the SNES.
Who developed Vortex?
Vortex was developed by Argonaut Software, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Vortex support?
Vortex is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is Vortex?
Vortex is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Vortex for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Vortex runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Vortex in the browser?
No. Vortex streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Vortex?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does Vortex work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Vortex this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Vortex. 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.
