Play Charly the Clown Online
Dodge unicycle clowns and fling pies at roller-skating acrobats in this janky but lovable MS-DOS platformer—just watch out for those brutal springboard jumps.
Charly the Clown was part of the MS-DOS Classic Games collection, though details about its developer or publisher are sparse. It fits right into that early 90s era of platformers, where colorful, simple concepts often masked some surprisingly tough level design. You don't get much backstory, just a clown and a circus full of hazards.
You control Charly, navigating through single-screen circus stages. Your main goal is to reach the exit, which usually involves avoiding enemies like unicycle clowns and roller-skating acrobats. You can throw pies at them to temporarily stun foes, but timing is everything. The platforming itself is unforgiving, with precise jumps needed to clear gaps or bounce off springboards. The pacing is brisk, and mistakes are punished instantly, making progress feel earned. It's a game that demands patience and quick reflexes, leaving you with a mix of frustration and satisfaction after each cleared stage.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".
Download Charly the Clown ROM
You can download this ROM to play Charly the Clown offline using an MS-DOS emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
