Chiller was published by Exidy, released in 1986.

What kind of game is Chiller?

Chiller is a action, shooter game for the NES / Famicom.

Can two people play Chiller?

Yes. Chiller supports multiplayer (Multiplayer). Player 1 uses the arrow keys, player 2 uses WASD, and two USB or Bluetooth gamepads can be connected instead.

How much data does Chiller load?

The Chiller ROM is 29 kB. It is fetched once when you press play and then cached by your browser, so returning to the game does not download it again.

Which emulators can run Chiller?

Chiller runs on NES / Famicom and Nestopia UE (Accurate). You can switch between them from the emulator list further down this page if one performs better on your device.

Chiller Game (1986) - NES

Name: Chiller
Availability: InStock
Author: Exidy

Action / Button	Keyboard Key
D-Pad (Up / Down / Left / Right)	`Arrow Keys`
Button A	`Z` or `J`
Button B	`X` or `K`
Button X / Turbo A	`A` or `U`
Button Y / Turbo B	`S` or `I`
Select	`Shift`
Start	`Enter`

Gamepad Input	Retro Function	Keyboard Key
D-Pad / Analog	Character Movement / Steering	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Button A (East)	Primary Action / Attack / Fire	`Z` / `K`
Button B (South)	Secondary / Jump / Cancel	`X` / `J`
Button X / Y	Special / Turbo / Extra Fire	`A` / `S`
Select	Insert Coin / Select Option	`Right Shift`
Start	Game Start / Pause Game	`Enter`

Gamepad Input

Retro Function

Keyboard Key

D-Pad / Analog

Character Movement / Steering

▲ ▼ ◄ ►

Button A (East)

Primary Action / Attack / Fire

Z / K

Button B (South)

Secondary / Jump / Cancel

X / J

Button X / Y

Special / Turbo / Extra Fire

A / S

Select

Insert Coin / Select Option

Right Shift

Start

Game Start / Pause Game

Enter

Emulator Core Engine	Technology	Multiplayer	Gamepad	Touch	Ads	Action / Switch
EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)	`WebAssembly / JS`	YES	YES	YES	NO	▶ ACTIVE
NES / Famicom (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
Nestopia UE (Accurate)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡

Emulator Core Engine

Technology

Multiplayer

Gamepad

Touch

Ads

Action / Switch

EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)

WebAssembly / JS

YES

▶ ACTIVE

NES / Famicom (Recommended)

WebAssembly / Libretro

YES

PLAY ⚡

Nestopia UE (Accurate)

WebAssembly / Libretro

YES

PLAY ⚡

Originally a notorious arcade release, Chiller is a macabre 1986 action shooter developed by Exidy and ported to the NES. Set across a series of grim, horror-themed rooms ranging from a torture chamber to a haunted graveyard, the game tasks you with shooting specific targets—including monsters, ghosts, and various interactive background elements—before the timer runs out.

How to play

Your objective is to locate and shoot all required targets in each scene before the monster meter at the top of the screen depletes. While originally designed for the NES Zapper, you can play using the standard controller mapping in your browser: aim your crosshair using the Arrow Keys, fire with X or Z, and press Enter to start.

Tips

Speed and accuracy are essential, as you are constantly racing against the timer. Keep an eye out for hidden talismans in each level; shooting them earns bonus points and reveals extra targets. Prioritize fast-moving enemies like bats or ghosts, as they can quickly drain your time if left unchecked.