Dad Quest

A 2D comedy platformer where your child is your weapon

Sundae Month · Published by Excalibur Publishing · Released Aug 17, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 107
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Aug 25, 2020
Minimum PC: Dedicated with 256MB memo…; 2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dad Quest?

This single-player, pixel-art platforming adventure spans three story chapters in a world where children are indestructible. As a male or female Dad, you navigate platforms, throw your child at enemies, and teach them combat skills using deadly toys.

For you if...

+you enjoy absurd comedy with occasional serious story moments

Not for you if...

−you dislike backtracking and working out where to go

What players say

85% of 107 reviews are positive

Players praise the dialogue, characters, and child-based combat. Recurring complaints center on crashes and progress-blocking glitches, with some players also finding the gameplay too simple.

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Dad Quest system requirements

Minimum: Dedicated with 256MB memo…, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or above
Processor: Intel dual core processor 2GHz or faster
Graphics: Dedicated graphics with 256MB memory or more
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1000 MB available space

Does Dad Quest have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Dad Quest 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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 32
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Dad Quest 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam