Commander Keen (2007)

Developer: id Software
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 1,563 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A classic 1990s side-scrolling platformer with pixel art and straightforward action.

retroaction platformerpixel graphicsold schoolfamily friendlysingleplayernostalgicside scrolling

What players say

Players praise this as a nostalgic way to replay the first five Commander Keen games, but note the collection is incomplete without the sixth title. Controls are dated and can be frustrating, especially the ctrl+alt shooting and enter key crashing the game.

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