Waterworld
Waterworld remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Ocean
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2K)
- Last updated
Waterworld Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Waterworld 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.
Waterworld Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Waterworld 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
"Waterworld" Mega Drive longplay 1995
Waterworld Cheat Codes
16 community-curated cheats for Waterworld. 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 (Overworld)
FFBBEB:1FFFBBEA:001F -
Infinite Gun Ammo (Overworld)
FFB06D:63FFB06C:0063 -
Infinite Mines (Overworld)
FFB06F:63FFB06E:0063 -
Infinite Harpoons (Overworld)
FFB071:63FFB070:0063 -
Infinite Arrows (Action Levels)
FF0CB1:63FF0CB0:0063 -
Infinite Fire Arrows (Action Levels)
FF0CB3:63FF0CB2:0063 -
Infinite Dynamite (Action Levels)
FF0CBD:63FF0CBC:0063 -
Infinite Energy (Action Levels)
FF0CAB:64FF0CAA:0064 -
Instant Level Cleared (Action Levels)
FF0CE7:00FF0CE6:0000 -
Rock & Rope Salvage
FF0742:0201 -
Anchor & Coin Salvage
FF0744:0403 -
Fire Extinguisher & Chalice Salvage
FF0746:0605
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Wrench & Hook Salvage
FF0748:0807 -
Boot & Bottle Salvage
FF074A:0A09 -
Book Salvage
FF074C:000B -
Enables "TESTING123" Password
CYLT-B4FN
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waterworld released?
Waterworld was released in 1995 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Waterworld?
Waterworld was developed by Ocean, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Waterworld support?
Waterworld is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Waterworld?
Waterworld is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Waterworld for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Waterworld runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Waterworld in the browser?
No. Waterworld streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Waterworld?
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 Waterworld 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 Waterworld this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Waterworld. 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.
