
Play Gain Ground Online
Gain Ground is an arcade style action game with a bit of strategy thrown in. The goal is get all of the soldiers to the opposite side of the screen or to kill all of the enemies. Each soldier in the army has a unique specialization, from among 20 types. Each soldier can attack in two different ways, using either a normal weapon or a special weapon. The strategy comes from deciding which soldier would do best in which situation. Some weapons are better at dealing with certain enemies and obstacles than other weapons.
Players start with only three soldiers but can encounter other soldiers that can be rescued, by touching them. If the new soldier survives long enough to reach the exit, they can be added to the soldier inventory. The number of possible soldier in a player's army is over 30 soldiers. There are 50 stages total, divided into rounds of 10. At the end of each round, players encounter an enemy boss.
Available Versions
Gain Ground (Europe) (1989)(Master System)
Gain Ground (World) (1990)(Genesis)
Gain Ground (World) (Alt) (1990)(Genesis)
- DeveloperSEGA Enterprises Ltd.
- PublisherSEGA Enterprises Ltd.
- Release Date1989-12-31
- GenresActionStrategyStrategy / tactics
- PlatformsMaster System
- Players10
Gain Ground Series
How to Play Gain Ground in Your Browser
1. Click Play
Simply click the "Play Now" button at the top of this page to start the game immediately.
2. Use Controls
Use your keyboard to control the game. Check the keyboard configuration section below for details.
3. Save Progress
Use the save feature to preserve your progress at any point in the game.
Pro Tip
For the best experience playing Gain Ground, use a desktop or laptop computer with a keyboard. Full-screen mode provides the most immersive gameplay.
Emulator Keyboard Configuration

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