Dragon's Lair

Adventure· Arcade· Classic· Quick-Time Events

Released May 2013

77% positive · 724 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $9.99

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Evaluation

Dragon's Lair is a Steam port of the classic 1983 arcade game. It originally launched on Steam on May 17, 2013. In June 2017, Digital Leisure Inc. released a major overhaul update (June 29, 2017) that refreshed the game's videos and menus, added Windows 10 compatibility, controller support, and bonus extras such as creator interviews and a "Learn How To Draw Dirk" feature. This was followed by two quick bug-fix patches in early July 2017 addressing resolution issues, Linux mouse support, and minor gameplay bugs. The last developer communication was on July 5, 2017. There has been no developer activity since then — no announcements, no roadmaps, no DLC listings, and no mention of future content. The game was delivered as a complete, feature-defined package (a remaster of a fixed arcade title), and the 2017 overhaul represents the definitive version of that package. No further content has ever been indicated.

Evidence

Developer released a comprehensive overhaul of the entire game: new HD videos, updated menus, Windows 10 support, controller support, and bonus extras including creator interviews and drawing tutorials.

news post · Jun 29, 2017 source content shipped

high

Patch released fixing resolution issues, controller/mouse bugs, and other minor issues. This is the last recorded developer communication.

news post · Jul 5, 2017 source content shipped

medium

Media

Details

Developer

Digital Leisure Inc.

Publisher

Digital Leisure Inc.

Achievements

Platform

Windows, Linux

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Adventure Arcade Classic Quick-Time Events 1980s FMV Action Retro Casual Cartoon Difficult Short Dragons Fantasy

About this game

Haven't heard of Dragon's Lair?! Well, you play the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon! Originally released in the summer of 1983, Dragon's Lair has solidified itself as a cultural icon in gaming.

Control the actions of the daring adventurer, finding your way through the castle of a dark wizard, who has enchanted it with treacherous monsters and obstacles. In the mysterious caverns below the castle, your odyssey continues against the awesome forces that oppose your efforts to reach the dragon’s lair.

Dragon’s Lair is a fully animated classic arcade game from legendary animator Don Bluth. You’ll make your way through the castle and caverns below and wield your sword against some strange creatures. Beware of your foes, as they are numerous!

Lead On Adventurer. Your Quest Awaits!