I'm With Stupid

I'm With Stupid was one of those Flash games you'd find in the mid-2000s, a time when simple browser games could become a quick obsession. It didn't have a complicated story or fancy graphics, just a clear and silly premise that pulled you in. You played as a little green man, and your only companion was a larger, dumber red man who followed your every move with a vacant expression.

You control the green character directly, walking left and right with the arrow keys. The red character, Stupid, mimics your path exactly but with a heavy, lumbering delay. Your goal is to guide both of them safely through each level, which often means navigating narrow platforms, avoiding spikes, and timing your movements so Stupid doesn't walk off a ledge or into a trap because he's still following your earlier command. The challenge comes from planning your route with his lag in mind; you might have to stop short on a platform to let him catch up, or quickly change direction to save him. The levels start straightforward but introduce hazards like moving platforms and disappearing blocks that test your coordination. It creates a tense, almost puzzle-like pace where a single mistimed step can doom your follower. The game feels like carefully managing a clumsy, loyal shadow.