Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
Old-school 2D platformer with switchable retro and updated graphics
Jankenteam · Published by Silver Lining · Released Jun 22, 2021
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 80% of 807
- Recent reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 76% of 13 in 30 days
- Players
- 1
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- 5 years ago
- Sep 9, 2021
What is Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX?
A remake of a 2D platformer set in the Kingdom of Radaxian. Alex Kidd breaks rocks, collects coins, and faces bosses across original and new levels to defeat Janken the Great. Boss Rush and Classic modes provide other ways to play.
For you if...
- +you like short, difficult platformers built for replaying
- +you enjoy revisiting classic levels alongside new ones
- +you want an infinite lives option for tough sections
Not for you if...
- −you prefer forgiving platformers with room for mistakes
- −you dislike rock-paper-scissors boss battles
- −you want a longer platforming campaign
What players say
80% of 807 reviews are positive · 76% of 13 in the last 30 days
Players praise the updated art and music, the retro graphics toggle, and the remake's faithfulness to the original. They most often complain about slippery controls, unforgiving one-hit deaths, and unreliable hit detection.
How many players finish Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX?
7.8% of Steam players have unlocked «Radaxian Protector», the achievement for finishing the main story.
Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.
Screenshots and trailer
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX system requirements
Minimum: HD 4000-5000 series (game…, 4 GB RAM.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX?
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- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- 1.80GHz or better
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics 4000-5000 series (game in 720p)
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
Does Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX run on Steam Deck?
Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 16
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Italian.
Does Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Precision Platformer
- 2D Platformer
- Difficult
- Platformer
- 2D
- Pixel Graphics
- Colorful
- Retro
- Old School
- Adventure
- 1980s
- Singleplayer
- Combat
- Nostalgia
- Action
- Indie
Recent updates
- Sep 3, 2021 · New Controls & Level Select Update
- Sep 3, 2021 · Alex Kidd Update