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Cool World
Cool World is an action platformer developed by Gremlin Interactive in 1992 for DOS systems. Players control a protagonist navigating through colorful, multi-screen levels filled with enemies and hazardous obstacles. The game emphasizes fast-paced platforming with precise timing requirements to successfully progress through each stage. Combat involves jumping on enemies or using various collected power-ups to defeat them effectively. Each level features multiple interconnected rooms to explore with different hazards and enemy placements. Controls are straightforward—movement using arrow keys and a dedicated jump button for both traversal and combat. Difficulty gradually increases across stages, introducing new enemy types and increasingly more complex level layouts. The game combines elements of classic platformers with its own distinctive visual style and challenge design.
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- DOS
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (814)
- Last updated
Cool World Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Cool World on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Cool World Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Cool World on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Cool World" DOS longplay 1992
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cool World released?
Cool World was released in 1992 for the DOS.
What type of game is Cool World?
Cool World is a Action game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Cool World for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Cool World runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Cool World in the browser?
No. Cool World streams from a public archive into a browser-side DOS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Cool World?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original DOS cartridge supported.
Does Cool World work on mobile devices?
Yes — the DOS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Cool World this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Cool World. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
