Dave Gnukem is an open source retro-style 2D scrolling platform shooter, inspired by and similar to Duke Nukem 1.
Publisher’s description
What is Dave Gnukem?
Dave Gnukem is an open-source pc game program for Windows from TshwaneDJe. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 21.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.3.2, released on November 28, 2022. 2 versions are listed since November 22, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Dave Gnukem is an open-source pc game tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dave Gnukem safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
236E24CFD144A1496162531C8187E3CF4AD65832CBB3CA993346C3EE4BC262BC· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.3.2Latest | November 28, 2022 | 21.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.3.1 | November 22, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DavidJoffe.DaveGnukem -edownload /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.djoffe.gnukemInformation
- Publisher
- TshwaneDJe
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- MIT, GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.0.3.2
- Released
- November 28, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- June 8, 2023
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- djoffe.com
- winget ID
- DavidJoffe.DaveGnukem
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dave Gnukem free?
Yes. Dave Gnukem is open-source software under the MIT, GPLv3 licence.
Is Dave Gnukem safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Dave Gnukem with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Dave Gnukem be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Dave Gnukem run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Dave Gnukem?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 22, 2022.
What are alternatives to Dave Gnukem?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, PPSSPP and Celestia. The alternatives page compares them.
