Air Classic
Sega Dreamcast · Adventure
Kanon
Certified classic
| System | Sega Dreamcast |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Key |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Sega Dreamcast, Kanon is an adventure game developed by Key.
Among the 38 Dreamcast adventure games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
Key also made Air for the Dreamcast.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Kanon is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Kanon walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Kanon.
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Playing Dreamcast games today
Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.
Kanon FAQ
Who made Kanon?
It was developed by Key.
Is Kanon multiplayer?
No. Kanon is a single-player game.
How long does Kanon take to play?
As an adventure game, Kanon typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Kanon on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.