Meridiem Confirms 24 November Steam Release for Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure
Get ready for a 2D platforming tribute to the 80s and 90s packed with personality, pixel action, and amphibian attitude
Madrid, Spain - 20th November 2025. Get ready for a roar-some time as Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure brings modern players a refreshing take on classic 2D platforming when it launches on 24 November on Steam. Developed by The Dude Games and digitally published by Meridem, this vibrant, retro-styled platformer puts players in the scaly shoes of Cacops, a lovable amphibian dino on a quest to reclaim his stolen egg. Along the way, he'll blast through wave after wave of ninjas, bizarre enemies, and towering screen-filling bosses.
Fans can wishlist Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure on Steam now and dive into the demo to get a taste of the 2D platforming fun ahead of the 24 November launch.
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Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure is a love letter to the golden age of 2D platformers, channelling the pixel charisma and arcade spirit of 80s and 90s classics like Wonder Boy, Alex Kidd, and Contra. Its vibrant world blends nostalgic pixel art and authentic retro flair with modern touches and gameplay refinements designed for today's players.
From bright, personality-filled levels to characters shaped by pop culture references of the era, Dinopunk delivers an experience that aims to hit the sweet spot between homage and innovation, capturing the magic of the past without feeling stuck in it.
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Strategic shooting and reloading gameplay – Enhance your abilities with special items and make tactical use of Cacops' unique water projectile system, adding modern depth to a classic platforming foundation.
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Retro visuals with a modern punch – Enjoy a colourful pixel aesthetic brimming with nods to iconic 80s and 90s game legends.
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Memorable enemies and huge bosses – Fight across diverse stages filled with creative creatures and epic climactic encounters.
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Arcade-style minigames – Surf waves like it's California Games all over again and uncover hidden challenges inspired by classic cabinet gaming, boosting the game's variety and replay value.
Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure lands on Steam 24 November 2025. Wishlist now and get ready to bring old-school fun roaring back to the modern era.
For more information, visit www.meridiem-games.com
About Meridiem
We are Meridiem, a video game publisher and distributor in love with its culture, which we protect and pass on in order to preserve it. We do this by fostering talent through investment in independent projects with potential, bringing back classic titles, promising indies and AAA games while continuing to support the physical format.
When we stop working on video games, we celebrate by playing video games. https://meridiem-games.com/ #PLAYTOREMEMBER.
About The Dude Games
The Dude Games, founded in 2019, is a one-man retro-style video game development studio based in El Vendrell, Tarragona. Javier Vázquez is a self-taught developer with a passion for video games who aims to create games with a retro feel that are adapted to modern gameplay while retaining a challenging level of difficulty. The studio's previous game is Zeus Begins, a classic and simple beat 'em up that pays homage to Golden Axe and Double Dragon.
