The Castles of Dr. Creep

You've got to be kidding me. This is an obscure game I played for hours on the Commodore 64 in the 80's. Here it is in all its glory! The game is basically a creepy puzzle platformer and this version is probably being run on a C64 emulator because it's perfect, SID sounds and everything. You can play with a controller or with a keyboard or with both, high scores, saves, unlimited lives if you want, pretty much everything. It's also cheap, buy it now.

Its a nice puzzle game best played with friends. I have been playing this for about 40 years. I first played it on the Commodore 64.

loved to hate this game on the C64. still love and hate it on pc

I LOVED this game back in the mid-80's when I played it on a Commodore 64. Ed Hobbs 1984 game for Broderbund was wonderful, with clever puzzles, interesting platforming gameplay and actual thought required. When I saw it available on Steam, I was a little bit hesitant, because this is a forty-year old game, and I was wondering if it would hold up. The controls system takes some getting used to. The game was written for the C64's one button joystick, and the keyboard mapping is not intuitive at all, but largely, the gameplay does hold up. This was always a game more about the cleverness of the puzzles, and the interesting platform challenges than the graphics, and as such, it continues to be a lot of fun.

The Castles of Dr. Creep is a fantastic retro puzzle-platformer that starts off as a relaxing adventure and gradually transforms into a deviously challenging experience. At first, you're easing your way through eerie castles, solving clever puzzles, and navigating fun platforming mechanics. But don’t be fooled—the deeper you go, the more intricate and rewarding the game becomes. The mix of traps, timed puzzles, and unique obstacles makes every level feel fresh and engaging. Mastering the mechanics and outsmarting the castle’s many dangers is incredibly satisfying. The steady difficulty curve ensures that each new challenge feels like a well-earned victory rather than an unfair obstacle. If you love classic games that reward patience, strategy, and perseverance, this one is a must-play. It’s truly a hidden gem that deserves more recognition! Highly recommended for fans of retro puzzle-platformers.

Very good 2 player game.