Game Overview
Do you have fond memories of playing old style platform games, where you didn’t have to learn a hundred button combos to play it successfully? Canyon Capers is just for you if that’s the case.
Canyon Capers is a retro style arcade platform game for all ages, created by the authors of the 1992 original. Starring DinoJr and his many friends as they venture through the canyons and caverns of ancient ruins in historical locations, to reach the ultimate goal, retrieval of the Golden Mollusk, source of all universal power and a mighty fine trophy at that. With a finely tuned difficulty curve, from nice and easy, all the way to rock hard, just like old school platforming used to be. Canyon Capers will make you rely on your wits, your memory and at times, seat of the pants twitch gaming.
- Simple to play, hard to master classic retro platform gaming
- Full steam support… achievements, stats, leaderboards, and cloud support
- Trading cards, emotes, backgrounds and badges to earn
- 50 levels each with 3 levels of completion, each with many ways to complete… find your best path to fame and riches
- Race to the end, collect all the items and unlock the unique bomb levels
- Unlock new characters, each with their own unique abilities as you complete canyons and worlds
- Tongue in cheek nods to your favorite classic retro games
- Tons of secrets and collectibles
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
- Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
- Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to Canyon Capers” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
- Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.
Download Links
Download the full version of the game using the links below.
🛠 Easy Setup Guide
- Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the
_Redistor_CommonRedistfolder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies. - Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
- Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
- Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
- Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
- Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
- Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.
❓ Need More Help?
Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.
System Requirements
- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / Windows 8
- Processor: 1.4GHz or faster
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics Card made within the last 4 years (Pixel Shader 3.0, Vertex Shader 3.0)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 250 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller
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