Rank 01Why this
Also Side Scroller and Old School, like Commander Keen.
- $20.00 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like Commander Keen
- 25 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Commander Keen also play
The closest matches to Commander Keen: Berserk Boy, Mega Man Legacy Collection, The Disney Afternoon Collection, Wolfenstein 3D, and BioMenace Remastered. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also 1990's and Side Scroller, like Commander Keen.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Rank 03Why this
Also Nostalgia and 1990's, like Commander Keen.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
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Wolfenstein 3D
Why this: Also 1990's and Old School, like Commander Keen.
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BioMenace Remastered
Why this: Same retro mood as Commander Keen.
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- Released: 2007
- Developer: id Software
- Price: $4.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 93% of 1,061 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Charming narrative and humor
- Clever level design
- Innovative for its time
- Nostalgic
- Retro
- Collectibles
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Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Also 1990's and Old School, like Commander Keen.
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Why this: Same retro mood as Commander Keen.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Berserk Boy
Why this: Also Side Scroller and Old School, like Commander Keen.
Mega Man Legacy Collection
Why this: Also 1990's and Side Scroller, like Commander Keen.
The Disney Afternoon Collection
Why this: Also Nostalgia and 1990's, like Commander Keen.
BioMenace Remastered
Why this: Same retro mood as Commander Keen.
Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition
Why this: Also 1990's and Old School, like Commander Keen.
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Why this: Also 1990's and Old School, like Commander Keen.
About Commander Keen
The closest matches to Commander Keen: Berserk Boy, Mega Man Legacy Collection, The Disney Afternoon Collection, Wolfenstein 3D, and BioMenace Remastered. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Commander Keen is your kind of game, the closest matches are Berserk Boy, Mega Man Legacy Collection and The Disney Afternoon Collection — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as nostalgic and retro, and single out its collectibles and level completion challenges. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Commander Keen is a classic side-scrolling platformer series originally released in 1990, developed by id Software. The game follows a kid genius on a mission to save the galaxy from alien threats. Players navigate through challenging levels featuring collectibles, responsive controls, and level-completion challenges in a sci-fi setting. Reviewers highlight the charming narrative and humor, clever level design, and satisfying challenges that made the series innovative for its time. Players describe the experience as nostalgic and retro, appreciating the old-school action gameplay. The collection includes Episode 1: Marooned on Mars, Episode 2: The Earth Explodes, and Episode 3: Keen Must Die! The game is priced at $4.99 USD, runs playable on Steam Deck, and holds a 93% positive rating from 1061 Steam reviews. It's a challenging solo experience with medium-length gameplay sessions.
About Commander Keen: Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons: Episode 1: Marooned on Mars (Dec. 14th 1990) Episode 2: The Earth Explodes (1991) Episode 3: Keen Must Die! (1991) Commander Keen's very first adventure, and the debut of id's groundbreaking side-scrolling technology.
Is Commander Keen worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 93% of 1,061 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Charming narrative and humor
- Clever level design
- Innovative for its time
- Satisfying challenges
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“[h3]Before Doom and Quake there was only Commander Keen.[/h3] Like everything spawned from the mind of John Carmack, Commander Keen was groundbreaking, quirky and with great potential. This port however is only decent at best and not…”
People who play it also play: Berserk Boy, Mega Man Legacy Collection, The Disney Afternoon Collection
Frequently asked about Commander Keen
Can I run it?
Does Commander Keen run on Steam Deck?
Commander Keen is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Commander Keen cost?
Commander Keen is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Commander Keen?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Commander Keen are Berserk Boy, Mega Man Legacy Collection, The Disney Afternoon Collection.
Who developed Commander Keen?
Commander Keen was developed by id Software.