Who made Sunset Riders?

Sunset Riders was published by Konami, released in 1993.

What kind of game is Sunset Riders?

Sunset Riders is a action, shooter game for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive.

Can two people play Sunset Riders?

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

How much data does Sunset Riders load?

The Sunset Riders ROM is 358 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 Sunset Riders?

Sunset Riders 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.

Sunset Riders Game (1993) - Sega Genesis

Name: Sunset Riders
Availability: InStock
Author: Konami

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 ⚡

Step into the boots of a bounty hunter in Sunset Riders, Konami’s 1993 Wild West run-and-gun action shooter for the Sega Genesis. Famous for its vibrant art style, fast-paced side-scrolling gameplay, and memorable boss encounters, players shoot their way through towns, trains, and horseback chases to collect rewards on the most wanted outlaws in the West.

How to Play

Your objective is to reach the end of each level and defeat the wanted outlaw boss while avoiding enemy bullets, stampedes, and stage hazards. Shoot in eight directions to eliminate threats, and collect silver and gold badges to upgrade your weapon with rapid fire or dual-wielding.

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

Tips

Slide to survive: Press down and jump simultaneously to perform a slide. This maneuver is essential for dodging high bullets and slipping past obstacles safely.
Shoot diagonally: Outlaws often ambush you from elevated positions like balconies and rooftops. Angling your fire diagonally while moving is key to crowd control.
Stay mobile during bosses: Bosses have predictable but wide-reaching attack patterns. Focus on maneuvering to avoid their fire and only shoot when you have a clear opening.