Commander Keen 6 - Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter!

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A cyan-colored interior space features Commander Keen, a small yellow-and-purple pixelated character, standing in the center of a room with green geometric structures and cyan walls. A yellow oval platform with red elements hovers in the upper-right portion of the screen. The lower-left shows a separate room with a tall purple alien figure and a red robotic character. The top-left corner displays a score panel showing 444100 points and a red counter at 99. Black starfield fills the right side of the screen. Multiple small square objects are scattered throughout the level geometry.

Commander Keen 6 - Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter!

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Commander Keen 6: Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter! is a side-scrolling platformer released in 1991 by Apogee Software. Players control Commander Keen, a young genius in a rocket-powered pogo stick suit, as he navigates colorful alien worlds filled with enemies and hazards. The gameplay focuses on precise jumping, platforming mechanics, and collecting items scattered throughout levels. Keen must progress through multiple themed episodes, each presenting increasingly challenging environments with varied enemy types and level design. The controls are straightforward—move left/right and jump using the keyboard. The game emphasizes exploration and skill-based platforming rather than combat, with bonus items and secrets hidden throughout stages. Keen 6 continues the series' tradition of accessible yet challenging level design that rewards both speedrunning and thorough exploration of its vibrant, imaginative worlds.

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Commander Keen 6 - Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter! Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Commander Keen 6 - Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter! released?

Commander Keen 6 - Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter! was released in 1991 for the DOS.

What type of game is Commander Keen 6 - Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter!?

Commander Keen 6 - Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter! is a Strategy game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.

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