Dave Gnukem
An old-school side-scrolling platform shooter with secret areas and cartoon enemies.
Free to play
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What players should know
Dave Gnukem is a colorful run-and-gun platform game inspired by 1990s PC action. Search levels for keys and bonuses while dodging enemies and obstacles. This listing uses the creator's Windows 1.0.3.2 setup file, official imagery, and an independent gameplay video. License and credits The game's source is available; individual assets and third-party dependencies may carry separate notices. NeonRoof links the creator's setup file without modifying it. Downloads come directly from the original project. NeonRoof does not host or repackage the game files. Independent catalog listing. NeonRoof is not affiliated with or endorsed by this project's developers. Downloads are provided by the project's official distribution source.
Latest patch notes
Original Windows package: 1.0.3.2. Upstream archive unchanged. Static package inspection confirmed DaveGnukem.exe.
Key features
- Retro side-scrolling stages
- Collectibles and secrets
- Cartoon combat
- Direct creator installer
- Game modes
- Single-player
- Languages
- See the original project documentation and in-game language settings.
- Controls
- See original project documentation for input-device support.
Before you install
Minimum
Windows PC. Refer to the original project documentation for supported versions and hardware.
Recommended
Refer to the original project's compatibility and graphics-driver guidance. NeonRoof has not independently benchmarked this release.
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What is Dave Gnukem?
An old-school side-scrolling platform shooter with secret areas and cartoon enemies.
Is Dave Gnukem free?
Yes. Dave Gnukem is listed as a free game on NeonRoof.
Where does the Dave Gnukem download come from?
NeonRoof sends players to the official Dave Gnukem project or developer distribution source. NeonRoof does not claim to be the game's developer.
Which platforms support Dave Gnukem?
PC
Is Dave Gnukem open source?
The code license is MIT or GPL-2.0/GPL-3.0 dual license for source code; data files vary. The media license is Creator and contributor assets. Code and artwork can use different licenses, so check the linked project notices before redistributing or modifying the game.
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