Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure

2D platformer about an alien climbing walls to rescue his parents

Apogee Entertainment · Released May 5, 2014

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 152
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; peak 24h 1
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure?

In this single-player 2D platformer, an alien crosses levels on a dangerous planet to rescue his parents. You use his suction-cup hands to cling to walls and ledges, climb cliffs, and avoid hazards.

For you if...

+you like climbing walls to explore platforming levels
+you enjoy revisiting 1990s PC games

Not for you if...

−you want multiplayer rather than a single-player game
−you dislike navigating hazards in 2D platforming levels

What players say

88% of 152 reviews are positive

Players mostly praise the nostalgia of revisiting a childhood platformer.

Screenshots and trailer

Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
Processor: Intel Core Duo 2
Memory: 2 GB RAM

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English.

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