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Commander Genius
A Game Engine for "Commander Keen"
by Gerhard Stein, Elias Oenal, Pelya and Contributors
Official site: flathub.org
About Commander Genius
Commander-Genius aka CloneKeenPlus is an engine which interprets
Commander Keen 1-6, Dreams and Cosmos the Cosmic Adventure.
But there is more: How about four player coop, VGA graphics, remastered music and
many great mods to apply. There even exists the unoffical trilogy that was planned back then
(Keen 7-9). Eventhough that trilogy was never released, it got picked up by fans.
With an integrated CG game store you can download every free game with one click and
start playing.
For registered Keen games you need the game data of the games
in order to play them. Check the Readme file for more information on that.
Episode 2, 3, 5 and 6 are registered versions which can be
purchased by 3D Realms, Apogee, GOG or bought by someone else.
If you still have the old games of the registered version,
then copy those into a reachable directory and give it a try.
How to install Commander Genius
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.sourceforge.clonekeenplus
- Open Commander Genius once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Commander Genius free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Commander Genius is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Commander Genius from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.sourceforge.clonekeenplus. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Commander Genius safe?
Commander Genius downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.