---
name: "davegnukem"
section: "6"
platform: "linux"
package: "davegnukem"
version: "1.0.3-4"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/davegnukem"
---

# davegnukem(6)

A retro-style 2D scrolling platform shooter

## NAME

davegnukem - A retro-style 2D scrolling platform shooter

## SYNOPSIS

**davegnukem** \[*OPTIONS*\]

## DESCRIPTION

Dave Gnukem is an open source retro-style 2D scrolling platform shooter, inspired by and similar to Duke Nukem 1. It is written in C++ using SDL library and it features an integrated level editor as well.

## OPTIONS

- **-f**

  Fullscreen.

- **-640**

  Set resolution to 640x480.

- **-scale** *NUMBER*

  Force window size to multiple of 320x200 base resolution.

- **-datadir** *DIR*

  Override default data path, it may be absolute or relative.

## GAMEPLAY

Try find the exit, while dodging or shooting monsters.

## DEFAULT KEYS

- **Left/Right**

  Move left/right

- **Ctrl**

  Jump

- **Alt**

  Shoot

- **Up**

  Action key for opening doors, using teleporters or lifts, activating the exit, etc

- **Esc**

  In-game menu

- **6/7**

  Decrease/increase volume

- **Insert**

  Toggle sounds

- **Shift+F6/F7**

  Decrease/increase speed (framerate)

- **Shift+F8/F9**

  Toggle map/sprite auto-shadows

- **F10**

  Save screenshot

## LEVEL EDITOR

To enter the level editor you must first enable DebugStuff by pressing *Ctrl+Shift+G*. Then use *F5* to invoke the level editor or *F4* for the sprite one. See the *README* for more details about both the debug mode and the editors.

## SEE ALSO

More information can be found in the *README* and on the website **https://djoffe.com/gnukem/**

## AUTHOR

Dave Gnukem was written by David Joffe \<david at djoffe.com\>.\
 This manual page was written by Matteo Bini \<matteobin@tiepi.it\>.