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Is Dad Quest worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want comedy-led platforming with a story
- Fans of unusual combat mechanics involving thrown characters
- Players seeking a three-chapter 2D adventure
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a conventional combat system rather than throwing a child at enemies
- Players looking for an open-ended RPG instead of a chapter-based platforming adventure
- Players who do not want comedy integrated into the story
Our take on Dad Quest
The defining mechanic is also the central joke: the child functions as an indestructible projectile, with the Dad teaching combat skills before launching the child at enemies.
What is Dad Quest?
Dad Quest is a story-driven 2D platformer built around comedy and parenting.
Players choose a male or female Dad, raise a child, teach new combat abilities, and use deadly toys while travelling through Chapters 1–3. The child is an indestructible weapon that can be thrown at enemies. The adventure includes pixel-art environments, characters encountered across the game world, and a retro soundtrack. Its structure combines platforming with a chapter-based story, while combat centres on launching the child toward dangerous foes. The complete package contains the first three chapters and presents the game as a self-contained Dad Quest adventure.
How Dad Quest plays
- 01Child-Based Combat
- The indestructible child is thrown at enemies as the central offensive mechanic.
- 02Combat Training
- The Dad teaches the child additional fighting abilities during the adventure.
- 03Dad Selection
- The playable parent can be chosen as either male or female.
- 04Three-Chapter Story
- The complete package covers Chapters 1 through 3.
- 05Retro Soundtrack
- The game uses a soundtrack presented in a retro style.
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Dad Quest: platforms & release
Is Dad Quest worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want comedy-led platforming with a story. Skip it if: players seeking a conventional combat system rather than throwing a child at enemies.
Where can I download Dad Quest?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Dad Quest's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Dad Quest on?
Windows only.
