The game is played on side-view stages where one or more cavemen must cooperate to overcome gaps, enemies, and terrain hazards. You control individual tribe members directly, switching between them to perform actions such as walking, climbing, jumping, carrying objects, building human ladders, or using tools. Progress is stage-based, with new mechanics introduced gradually through items like spears, ropes, and wheels. Later levels require careful timing, positioning, and using each character's limited abilities in the correct order to open paths and safely escort the tribe to the goal.
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The Tribe
A group of Stone Age humans with different practical abilities that must be combined to solve each stage.
Study each level before moving the whole group, because misplaced characters can block paths or create soft-locks. Use human towers sparingly but efficiently, and keep stronger or more mobile members available for rescue or repositioning. Experiment with tool interactions early, since many puzzles depend on discovering how newly introduced items modify movement, access, or object handling. When possible, clear hazards first and maintain a safe route for the slower tribe members.
No cheats or unlockables available
Tips and tricks
Switch characters frequently to maximize positioning options.
Tips and tricks
Save difficult jumps and tower setups until the route is fully planned.
Tips and tricks
New tools often solve multiple level types, so test them in different contexts.
User Reviews
Praised for clever cooperative puzzle design and charming prehistoric humor.
User Reviews
Remembered as a distinctive DOS-era game with steadily increasing challenge.
User Reviews
Some players found the later stages demanding, but satisfying to solve.
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About The Humans
The Humans is a 1992 DOS strategy, platformer, puzzle game, developed by Mirage International and published by GameTek. Developed by Mirage International and published by GameTek in 1992, The Humans is a DOS puzzle game centered on guiding Stone Age tribesmen through hazardous stages. Players must combine character abilities, stack human towers, pass tools, and solve environmental puzzles to reach each exit. With more than 80 levels, steadily expanding equipment, and a… You can play The Humans instantly in your browser at https://www.classicemu.com — no downloads or installation required, with cloud save support and mobile touch controls.
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