How do I play Caves of Mars online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Caves of Mars in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Caves of Mars?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Caves of Mars?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created Caves of Mars?

Caves of Mars was developed by Bruce Chessell in 1984 and published by Business Press International Ltd./Your Computer.

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Game Information

Caves of Mars

Publisher: Business Press International Ltd./Your Computer

Genre: Lander

Developer: Bruce Chessell

Year: 1984

C64 Type: PAL/NTSC

Played: 0 Times

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About Caves of Mars

Caves of Mars is a lander game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1984. The game was developed by Bruce Chessell and published by Business Press International Ltd./Your Computer.

Now you can play Caves of Mars online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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How to Play Caves of Mars

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Caves of Mars directly in your browser. This Lander game from 1984 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond