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Games like 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.

Actionby id Softwarereleased Aug 3, 2007
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Top 12 games similar to Commander Keen

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    Biolab Wars

    Inspired by the 8-bit games and by the movies from the 80's, your goal is to blow things up, defeat aliens and fight bizarre bosses in this platformer 2D with classic mechanics.

    ActionCasualIndie
  2. 2

    Super Dangerous Dungeons

    Guide Timmy the treasure hunter through dangerous dungeons in search of the legendary treasure!

    ActionAdventureIndie
  3. 3

    Mega Man Legacy Collection

    Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.

    Action
  4. 4

    The Disney Afternoon Collection

    Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.

    Action
  5. 5

    Axiom Verge

    Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

    ActionAdventureIndie
  6. 6

    Pixel Ripped 1995

    Pixel Ripped is back with a brand new nostalgia-fueled virtual reality game-within-a-game, this time in 1995! Help our hero Dot face challenging throwbacks to all your favorite 16-bit and 32-bit classics while surviving the struggles of a typical nine-year-old kid.

    ActionAdventureIndie
  7. 7

    Freedom Planet 2

    The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

    ActionAdventureIndie
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    Crystal Caves HD

    Return to the underground classic world of treasures and traps in the HD remake of Crystal Caves! Guide Mylo through puzzles and arcade challenges of your favorite episodes, then explore the whole new Episode loaded with all new puzzles, enemies, challenges, hazards and help Mylo get back home!

    Action
  9. 9

    Wolfenstein 3D

    World War II rages. The Nazis are planning to build an unstoppable, mutant army. On a mission to steal the secret plans, you were captured and imprisoned. Now, a lucky break gives you the chance to escape, but a maze of passages and trigger-happy Nazis stand in your way.

    Action
  10. 10

    Berserk Boy

    BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

    ActionAdventureIndie
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    Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit

    The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!

    ActionAdventure
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    Flashback

    FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!

    ActionAdventure

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