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The Adventure Pals

Cartoon platformer with giraffe-assisted jumps and a hot-dog scheme

Massive Monster · Published by Armor Games Studios · Released Apr 3, 2018

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 1,990
Recent reviews
Very Positive
100% of 10 in 30 days
Players
1
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Jun 20, 2018
Minimum PC
HD5450
4 GB RAM · 1.5 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 78/100 (critic reviews)

What is The Adventure Pals?

This action platformer takes you through levels and combat arenas across five worlds, with townsfolk quests along the way. You jump, fight enemies, use your giraffe companion to slow falls and reach distant platforms, and level up as you try to rescue your father from a villain turning older people into hot dogs.

For you if...

  • +you want a lighthearted platformer to play in local co-op
  • +you like exploring levels for collectibles and hidden paths

Not for you if...

  • −you want combat with varied attacks and tactics
  • −you expect difficult platforming that demands precise timing

What players say

92% of 1,990 reviews are positive · 100% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the colorful art, absurd humor, and approachable platforming. Others find the combat repetitive and report bugs that can block progress or erase saves.

How many players finish The Adventure Pals?

12% of Steam players have unlocked «Reunited », 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

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The Adventure Pals system requirements

Minimum: HD5450, 4 GB RAM, 1.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or Later
Processor
Intel Core™ Duo or faster
Graphics
Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1500 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
Gamepad Recommended

Does The Adventure Pals have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does The Adventure Pals 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, macOS
Achievements
31
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does The Adventure Pals 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

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