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Press release:
Madrid, Spain – 24 November, 2025.
Meridiem are today very pleased to announce that Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure, a 2D platformer with a retro-modern aesthetic and a colorful, lighthearted tone, is now available digitally on Steam.

Developed by The Dude Games, in Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure, take on the role of Cacops, a charming amphibian dinosaur who embarks on a journey to recover his stolen egg, facing off against ninjas, unique enemies, and colossal bosses.

Set in a pixelated world full of references to the 80s and 90s, Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure pays homage to classics such as Wonder Boy, Alex Kidd, and Contra. This game captures the essence of the golden age of 2D platformers, but with updated graphics and gameplay for modern audiences.

With stages and characters inspired by iconic pop culture references, Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure aims to be the ultimate 2D platforming experience, seamlessly blending classic nostalgia with a fresh sense of innovation.

Features:

Simple shooting and reloading mechanics: Access special items throughout the adventure that will enhance your attacks. Use Cacops’ abilities to shoot and recharge water projectiles. This unique mechanic adds a strategic layer that enriches classic platformer gameplay.

Modern aesthetics and a retro atmosphere: Enjoy a 2D platforming experience with a visual style full of nods to the myths of the ’80s and ’90s.

Unique characters and enemies: Face a large number of creatures and epic final bosses.

Arcade minigames: Surf waves in true California Games style and tackle hidden extra challenges inspired by the spirit of classic arcades, adding variety and replayability.

Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure is now available digitally on Steam.

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.