# Dan the Man: Action Platformer

> Do you like action and platform games? this is your game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.halfbrick.dantheman](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.halfbrick.dantheman)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.halfbrick.dantheman`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Halfbrick Studios
- **Category:** GAME\_ARCADE
- **Downloads:** 137,594,017
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (2,008,428 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.12.76
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2016-10-04
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.halfbrick.dantheman)
- **Website:** [http://www.halfbrick.com/our-games/dan-the-man/](http://www.halfbrick.com/our-games/dan-the-man/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://halfbrick.com/pp](http://halfbrick.com/pp)

## Description

**Dan the Man: Action Platformer** brings classic arcade action and platforming directly to your device with a unique retro pixel art style. Featuring a brand new multiplayer co-op mode, you can team up online with friends or battle alongside quick-match partners to take down hordes of enemies, robots, and epic bosses.

Enjoy various game modes including Campaign, Endless Survival, and Adventure Mode – all packed with challenging levels, upgradeable fighting skills, and a vast arsenal of weapons. Customize your own hero with skins and upgrades to master combos and outfight your enemies in style. Whether you're a hardcore action platformer fan or an indie game lover, Dan the Man offers a free, engaging experience full of humor, upgrades, and classic beat 'em up excitement. Join the action now and become legendary!

## Rankings

- #1,053 — Overall
- #131 — Game arcade (Gross)
- #159 — Game arcade (Free)
- #27 — tons

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.halfbrick.dantheman.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.halfbrick.dantheman.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Most reviews praise the core action, visuals, and nostalgic feel, calling it fun and well-made. The game shines in its polished gameplay and boss encounters, but is heavily marred by frequent, unskippable ads and long progression gaps, which have driven some players away.

### Pros

- Engaging, fun core gameplay that players enjoy.
- Nostalgia/childhood appeal for long-time players.
- Good graphics and polished, well-made feel.
- Varied combat with guns and boss battles.
- Overall positive sentiment; many call it the best or very good.

### Cons

- Excessive, unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay.
- Long waits between levels that hinder progress.
- Ads can be hard to close and have driven some players to uninstall.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.halfbrick.dantheman)