Era: the dawn of portable gaming in the late 1980s
Emulator: Browser-based (EmulatorJS)
About Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong brings barrel-throwing action and platforming fun to the Game Boy. Help Mario rescue Pauline in this creative handheld take on the arcade classic. Originally developed for the Nintendo Game Boy during the dawn of portable gaming in the late 1980s, Donkey Kong remains a standout title in the Game Boy library. The game features classic side-scrolling action, making it a memorable entry in the platformer genre.
How to Play Donkey Kong
Click Play Now to launch Donkey Kong directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Use the Arrow Keys to move, Z for the A button, X for B, and Enter to start. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Game Boy titles are masterclasses in portable game design. Developers squeezed remarkable depth from the handheld's simple hardware.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
Click the "Play Now" button to start playing Donkey Kong directly in your browser. No downloads or installations are needed — the game runs instantly using our built-in emulator.
Is Donkey Kong free to play?
Absolutely! Donkey Kong is 100% free on RetroVault.GG. No subscriptions, no hidden fees — just open the page and play.
What console is Donkey Kong for?
Originally a Game Boy game, Donkey Kong can now be played directly in your browser here on RetroVault.GG with no setup needed.
What genre is Donkey Kong?
Donkey Kong is a platformer game. It was made for the Game Boy.
Can I play Donkey Kong on my phone?
Donkey Kong is fully playable on mobile devices. Open this page in your phone's browser and tap Play Now — touch controls appear automatically.