# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Berserk Boy](https://imho.run/games/1561340/berserk-boy) — Also Side Scroller and Old School, like Commander Keen. 252 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1561340/)
2. [Mega Man Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/363440/mega-man-legacy-collection) — Also 1990's and Side Scroller, like Commander Keen. 2,216 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/363440/)
3. [The Disney Afternoon Collection](https://imho.run/games/525040/the-disney-afternoon-collection) — Also Nostalgia and 1990's, like Commander Keen. 348 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/525040/)
4. [Wolfenstein 3D](https://imho.run/games/2270/wolfenstein-3d) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Commander Keen. 2,365 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2270/)
5. [BioMenace Remastered](https://imho.run/games/3459100/biomenace-remastered) — Also Old School, like Commander Keen. 123 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3459100/)
6. [Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition](https://imho.run/games/233550/another-world-20th-anniversary-edition) — A frequent pick in Commander Keen players' libraries, and another Action. 907 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233550/)
7. [Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove](https://imho.run/games/250760/shovel-knight-treasure-trove) — Also Side Scroller and Old School, like Commander Keen. 9,963 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250760/)
8. [SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics](https://imho.run/games/34270/sega-mega-drive-and-genesis-classics) — A frequent pick in Commander Keen players' libraries, and another RPG. 5,230 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/34270/)
9. [Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit](https://imho.run/games/3445490/angry-video-game-nerd-8-bit) — Also Nostalgia and Side Scroller, like Commander Keen. 80 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3445490/)
10. [Kaze and the Wild Masks](https://imho.run/games/829280/kaze-and-the-wild-masks) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Commander Keen. 719 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/829280/)
11. [DuckTales: Remastered](https://imho.run/games/237630/ducktales-remastered) — Shares collectibles with Commander Keen. 3,351 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/237630/)
12. [The Apogee Throwback Pack](https://imho.run/games/238050/the-apogee-throwback-pack) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Commander Keen. 222 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238050/)
13. [MURI](https://imho.run/games/267360/muri) — Also Side Scroller and Old School, like Commander Keen. 217 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/267360/)
14. [Volgarr the Viking](https://imho.run/games/247240/volgarr-the-viking) — Also Side Scroller and Old School, like Commander Keen. 1,036 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247240/)
15. [Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure](https://imho.run/games/358250/cosmo-s-cosmic-adventure) — Also 1990's, like Commander Keen. 86 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/358250/)
16. [Flashback](https://imho.run/games/961620/flashback) — Also 1990's and Side Scroller, like Commander Keen. 233 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/961620/)
17. [Sonic Adventure DX](https://imho.run/games/71250/sonic-adventure-dx) — Shares side scrolling platforming with Commander Keen. 10,118 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71250/)
18. [NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound](https://imho.run/games/2542120/ninja-gaiden-ragebound) — Also Side Scroller, like Commander Keen. 1,103 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/)
19. [Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX](https://imho.run/games/1333470/alex-kidd-in-miracle-world-dx) — Also Nostalgia and Old School, like Commander Keen. 249 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1333470/)
20. [Time Loader](https://imho.run/games/1301950/time-loader) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Commander Keen. 140 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1301950/)
21. [DOOM II](https://imho.run/games/2300/doom-ii) — Also 1990's and Old School, like Commander Keen. 5,339 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2300/)
22. [Crystal Caves HD](https://imho.run/games/1330890/crystal-caves-hd) — Also Old School, like Commander Keen. 255 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330890/)
23. [Yooka-Laylee](https://imho.run/games/360830/yooka-laylee) — Shares collectibles with Commander Keen. 1,992 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360830/)
24. [Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy](https://imho.run/games/1436700/trine-5-a-clockwork-conspiracy) — Shares collectibles with Commander Keen. 811 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1436700/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=9180&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=9180&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=9180&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=9180
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/9180
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Commander Keen

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 9180
- **Developer:** id Software
- **Publisher:** id Software
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 3, 2007
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/9180/commander-keen)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=9180&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/9180/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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