About Commander Keen 8: Dead in the Desert
Commander Keen 8: Dead in the Desert begins with the protagonist stranded on the desert world of Calidune, following the events of the previous game. His situation is complicated by the appearance of an alien impersonator, leading to a standoff where neither can prove their identity.
This conflict is set aside as the two agree to cooperate on a shared objective. Their goal is the construction of a bean-with-bacon rocket ship, a necessary step to counter the threat posed by Mortimer McMire and protect the universe.