Commander Keen
id Software · id Software · Released 1991-08-02
7.3
User score
players
Available onPC
~1h to beat
Single-playerCloud saves
About this game
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. In the game you play the role of Commander Keen: the alter-ego of an eight year-old genius by the name of Billy Blaze. When Billy learns that the Earth is in danger, he dons his brother's football helmet and his homemade interstellar spaceship to become Commander Keen -- Defender of the Earth! Commander Keen in Goodbye Galaxy!: Episode 4: Secret of the Oracle (1991) Episode 5: The Armageddon Machine (1991) You are eight-year-old Billy Blaze, boy genius to your neighborhood. Commander Keen to the rest of the universe. It's time to grab your trusty pogo stick and neural stunner, climb into the cockpit of your homemade Megarocket and blast off for the Shadowlands. To prevent the obliteration of life as we know it, you'll have to battle your way past deadly hazards and devious creatures, or end up as space toast.
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Frequently asked questions
What platforms is Commander Keen available on?↓
Commander Keen is available on PC.
Who made Commander Keen?↓
Commander Keen was developed and published by id Software.
When was Commander Keen released?↓
Commander Keen was released on 1991-08-02.
What games are similar to Commander Keen?↓
If you enjoy Commander Keen, try Grand Theft Auto V, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Tomb Raider and Portal. Browse more games like Commander Keen on GameTheca.
How long does it take to beat Commander Keen?↓
Commander Keen takes approximately 1 hours to complete the main story.