Commander Keen
Developed by id Software · Published by Bethesda Softworks
At a glance
Overview
An action game by id Software, published by Bethesda Softworks — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Commander Keen.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- A 100% Windows XP/Vista-compatible computer system
Supported languages (1)
Commander Keen FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Commander Keen?
Steam classifies Commander Keen as a Action game, developed by id Software. 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.
How much does Commander Keen cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Commander Keen at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Commander Keen single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Commander Keen: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Commander Keen on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Commander Keen for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Commander Keen out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 3, 2007.
What platforms is Commander Keen on?
Commander Keen is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Commander Keen single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Commander Keen cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
Who made Commander Keen?
Commander Keen is developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks.
Where to get Commander Keen
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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