Gods was published by Bitmap Brothers, released in 1991.

What kind of game is Gods?

Gods is a action, platform game for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive.

Can two people play Gods?

No. Gods is a single-player game, so it has no two-player mode.

How much data does Gods load?

The Gods ROM is 434 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 Gods?

Gods runs on Sega Genesis / Mega Drive and PicoDrive. You can switch between them from the emulator list further down this page if one performs better on your device.

Gods Game (1991) - Sega Genesis

Name: Gods
Availability: InStock
Author: Bitmap Brothers

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
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
PicoDrive	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡

Emulator Core Engine

Technology

Multiplayer

Gamepad

Touch

Ads

Action / Switch

EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)

WebAssembly / JS

YES

▶ ACTIVE

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive (Recommended)

WebAssembly / Libretro

YES

PLAY ⚡

PicoDrive

WebAssembly / Libretro

YES

PLAY ⚡

Gods is a deliberate, puzzle-focused action platformer developed by the Bitmap Brothers and released for the Sega Genesis in 1991. You play as a hero seeking immortality from the gods, battling through ancient cities filled with traps, switches, and enemies whose AI adapts to your playstyle. Unlike fast-paced run-and-gun titles, survival here relies on careful pacing, exploration, and managing your inventory.

How to play

Your goal is to reach the end of each level by solving switch puzzles, finding keys, and defeating bosses. You must manage your health and weapons, and purchase upgrades between stages.

Control:
GP:	KB:
▲	↑
▼	↓
◄	←
►	→
A	S
B	X
C	Z
Start	Enter
Mode	Shift
Menu	mouse

Tips

Watch for adaptive enemies: The AI reacts to your playstyle. Some enemies will actively try to steal valuable items before you can reach them, so prioritize your targets.
Shop wisely: Between levels, you can spend collected gems. Prioritize weapon upgrades like the spread shot to make dealing with flying enemies much easier.
Experiment with switches: Puzzles often require pulling levers in specific sequences or bringing certain items to specific locations. If you are stuck, re-explore the area for a missed switch.