Underplayed Gems

Commander Keen (2007)

Commander Keen cover
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

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.

Screenshots

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