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Abandonware DOS is an ever-expanding archive of classic PC games originally released for DOS, Windows, and Macintosh. A database of games that date back to the 80s and 90s, and they are available for download. With Abandonware DOS, you can fully satisfy your nostalgia for retro gaming. Start your exploration by browsing through genres, keywords, release years, or explore recently added games.

Latest added / updated abandoned games

Subwar 2050
vehicle simulationDOS
Pyjamarama
actionWindows 10/11, Mac OSupdated
Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space
simulationWindows XP/98/95, Linux, Mac OS
Ghost Master
simulationWindows XP/98/95, Mac OS
Scorched 3D
strategyWindows XP/98/95, Linux, Mac OSupdated
Reach for the Stars
strategyDOS

Abandonware spotlight

Occasionally, the information and files available for download for a game (or application) are updated with particular care and detail. These games, especially noteworthy for one reason or another, are featured here.
X-COM: Terror from the Deep

X-COM: Terror from the Deep

strategy protected DOS 4.2/5 download
Released in: 1995
Publisher: MicroProse Software
Developer: MicroProse Software
X-COM: Terror from the Deep (also known as X-COM 2) is a DOS science fiction tactical strategy game and the sequel to one of the most popular DOS games in history, X-COM: UFO Defense. Terror from the Deep was designed by Stephen Goss (the original X-COM was designed by Julian Gollop) and was published by MicroProse Software in 1995. Terror from the Deep doesn't change the winning formula of the first game: manage an X-COM base, develop your tactics during away missions, and try to uncover everything about this new alien menace.

Retro gaming news and insights

Every so often, it's worth diving deeper into certain aspects of the Abandonware world or the retro gaming scene. These articles explore themes and keywords, old companies, game series, and much more.
  • Grand Theft Auto: the beginning

    Grand Theft Auto: the beginning

    18th January 2025action, racing
    In Grand Theft Auto, players assume the role of a criminal who can explore the open world of Liberty City, taking on missions for local gangs. These tasks range from stealing cars to attacking pedestrians, all while evading law enforcement and the military. The game's open-world freedom and the thrill of playing as an outlaw contributed to the immense popularity of the Grand Theft Auto series.
  • Beat 'em ups: what are they?

    Beat 'em ups: what are they?

    11th January 2025action
    A beat 'em up video game, often referred to as a brawler, is a subgenre of action games that emphasizes close-quarters combat against waves of enemies. In these games, players take control of a character who must fight through hordes of opponents, using hand-to-hand combat techniques or wielding melee weapons. The focus is on continuous, fast-paced action, where survival depends on skillful fighting and the ability to manage multiple adversaries ...
  • Dune: soundtrack added

    Dune: soundtrack added

    7th January 2025adventure, RPG
    Dune, released in 1992, is a game developed by Cryo Interactive and published by Virgin Games. It's based on the iconic science fiction novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. In Dune, players assume the role of Paul Atreides, the young scion of House Atreides, as he arrives on the desert planet Arrakis with his family to take control of spice production.
  • Have you ever played Ravenloft: Stone Prophet?

    Have you ever played Ravenloft: Stone Prophet?

    4th January 2025RPG
    Ravenloft: Stone Prophet is a first-person role-playing game (RPG) released in 1995 for MS-DOS. It was developed by DreamForge Intertainment and published by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). The game is set in the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting of Ravenloft, known for its Gothic horror themes, and is a direct sequel to Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession (1994).
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Featured theme: Crime

The games on Abandonware DOS are categorized by various parameters, including themes and keywords that describe genres, settings, and more. Occasionally, some themes are explored in depth and enriched with new games.
Crime

Hooligans: Storm Over Europe

abandonware 2002 Crime
Despite its dark and gritty real-world implications, crime has always fascinated gamers. Whether you’re stepping into the shoes of a powerful mafia boss, unraveling mysteries as a 1920s detective in Chicago, or living on the edge as a car thief entangled with a criminal syndicate, these stories captivate us. If the game is well-crafted, players are more ...
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Featured company: Codemasters

codemasters
Based in: United Kingdom Active from 1986 to Games by Codemasters
Codemasters is a renowned British video game developer and publisher, best known for its expertise in creating racing games. Founded in 1986 by Richard and David Darling, Codemasters is headquartered in Southam, Warwickshire, England. In its early years, Codemasters developed various hit games for platforms like the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and Amstrad CPC. The company was also known for its budget-friendly "Codemasters Plus" series of games.In 2021, Codemasters was acquired by ...
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Retro gaming: the love for old school games

Where does the love for old abandoned games comes from? Our childhood, perhaps. What's left of that age? What do we miss so much? The long afternoons spent walking in the worlds of Ultima or the hours passed impersonating Duke Nukem. Here we are now, slightly aged, eager to pay homage to all those wonderful DOS games.

After all, it's about the passion for old games and a little bit of nostalgia.

The games listed on Abandonware DOS are no longer supported by their respective developers (as far as I know... I often check sites like Steam and GOG). If you find out that a game is still on sale or "protected", please let me know and I'll remove it from Abandonware DOS as soon as possible.

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What does abandonware mean?

Abandonware is a word that describes a software (game or application) no longer supported by its developers or its publishers and is no longer available for sale in any form (digital or retail).

When we talk about abandonware we usually refer to old games for systems no longer available to the public such as DOS, Commodore 64, Amiga, Spectrum, etc.

Some "abandoned" games are still on sale, that's why you will find games tagged as "protected" on Abandonware DOS.

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