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N64 · 1996

Killer Instinct Gold

2 Players · Fighting · Rare

Combo-driven arcade fighter ported to the N64.

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Know your controls

↑ ↓ ← → / W A S D Move X A · Z B Enter Start · Shift Select

WASD also moves Player 1 in single-player mode. On a phone, use the on-screen buttons.

About Killer Instinct Gold

Combo-driven arcade fighter ported to the N64. Killer Instinct Gold is a fighting game for the N64 by Rare, first released in 1996. In Play8Bit it runs right in your browser for one or two players — no download or account — with keyboard, gamepad or phone-controller support.

Questions about this game

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Can I play Killer Instinct Gold online for free?

Yes. Killer Instinct Gold runs in your browser on Play8Bit with no download, install or account. Press Play now and it starts straight away.

How many players does Killer Instinct Gold support?

It supports one or two players: pick 2-player mode and invite a friend with a room code, or share one keyboard.

What controls does Killer Instinct Gold use?

Play with the keyboard (arrows or WASD to move, X and Z for the A and B buttons, Enter to start), a USB or Bluetooth gamepad, or your phone as a wireless controller.

What is Killer Instinct Gold?

Combo-driven arcade fighter ported to the N64. It is a fighting game for the N64 by Rare, released in 1996.