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Games like Commander Keen in Keen Dreams

1991PCNintendo Switch78 % positive

A classic platformer where young Keen battles an army of giant, hostile vegetables in a dream world. Its silly humor and simple, brisk jump-and-run action define the charm.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Lots of humour
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The closest matches for Commander Keen in Keen Dreams are Canyon Capers, Dadish 2 and PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Commander Keen in Keen Dreams special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Canyon Capers

94 %Match

2014PC58 % positive5.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Commander Keen in Keen Dreams: jumping and platforming, easy-to-grasp systems as well as a bright tone.

An indie pixel-art platformer where you play DinoJr and friends, leaping through canyons and ancient ruins in search of the Golden Mollusk. The tone is playful and tongue-in-cheek.

Dadish 2

Jumping and platforming

You guide Dadish, a radish dad, through swamps, rocket rides and even outer space to find his missing kids. It pairs tight, challenging platforming with a wonderfully silly sense of humor.

Squidlit

Easy to pick up

A short, humorous platformer styled after classic Game Boy games, where you play a tiny squid hopping and gliding through quirky levels. Its monochrome pixel look and simple, tight controls deliver retro charm.

Kero Blaster

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A compact retro run-and-gun platformer from Cave Story creator Pixel, where you play a frog swapping weapons through short, punchy stages. Charming, lighthearted and approachable.

Monster Bash

Easy to pick up

A classic 90s shareware platformer where kid hero Johnny hops and slings his way through cartoonish monster-filled levels to rescue his dog Tex from Count Chuck.

DLC Quest

Jumping and platforming

A satirical platformer that mocks aggressive DLC practices: you collect coins to unlock basic features like animation, sound and even pausing. A short, witty 2D game with a self-aware sense of humor.

Dadish 3

Easy to pick up

You run, jump and climb as Dadish through absurd levels to rescue your kids from becoming radish soup. Its goofy characters and precise but fair jumping controls are what make it stand out.

Tembo the Badass Elephant

Jumping and platforming

A fast 2D action platformer from Game Freak in which a commando elephant charges, smashes and sprays water through colorful levels to stop a military invasion. It focuses on momentum-driven movement and tongue-in-cheek humor.

Nyan Cat: Lost In Space

Jumping and platforming

A colorful, absurd arcade platformer starring the famous Nyan Cat as it flies through space, collecting coins and dodging angry dogs. Multiple game modes and purchasable boosts keep the quick play sessions varied.

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