Dynamite Jack

Dynamite Jack

Released May 2012

A brave space marine, armed with only bombs and a flashlight, must escape the Anathema Mines!

86% positive · 423 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $9.99
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Evaluation

Dynamite Jack launched on May 10, 2012 as a complete, self-contained top-down action-adventure game with 28 levels, a map editor, community map sharing, and speedrun leaderboards. The only post-launch developer communication on record is a minor update from May 16, 2012 — just six days after launch — adding controller improvements, community map achievements, and bug fixes. There have been no developer communications of any kind since then, no DLC was ever listed, no roadmap was published, and no future content was ever announced. The game launched as a finished product and has had no post-launch content cycle. The developer has been silent since May 2012.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete 28-level game with a map editor and community features — no mention of planned DLC, expansions, or future content.
store metadata · May 10, 2012 source content shipped
medium
Patch 1.0.15 released six days after launch, adding controller improvements, community map achievements, and bug fixes. This is the last recorded developer communication.
news post · May 16, 2012 source content shipped
low

Media

Details

Publisher
Hassey Enterprises, Inc.
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Dynamite Jack must blast his way to freedom! Jack, a brave space marine, armed with only bombs and a flashlight, must escape the Anathema Mines! Use stealth to sneak past guards and bombs to obliterate enemies in this intense top-down action-adventure.

Key Feature:

  • 28 Thrilling Levels Each level brings you closer to the surface of the Anathema Mines. Battle your way through guards, scientists, cave trolls, lasers, and robotic spiders!
  • Map Editor Have you destroyed and crushed the game? It's time to make MORE GAME! The super simple level editor will empower you to create levels in just minutes! You can share them with your friends and the world!
  • Play More Maps Ready for more? Every map that is shared will be available for you to play! Skim through the most popular levels and have a blast escaping all the user created maps.
  • Speedrun Leaderboards Each level in the game has its own speedrun leaderboard for competing with your friends and everyone else! Each community created map also gets its own leaderboard, so you can compete with your friends on the map you just created!
Last evaluated Jun 16, 2026
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