Abandonware DOS title

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Hexen: Beyond Heretic

DOS1995protected shooter
Hexen: Beyond Heretic expands on its predecessor with a confidence that borders on theatrical. The world is darker, the puzzles more intricate, and the overall experience richer, t...
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Empire II: The Art of War

DOSWindows XP/98/951995 strategy
Empire II: The Art of War is strategy without small talk. It improves on its predecessor by refining mechanics and deepening tactical options, making every decision feel heavier an...
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Earthworm Jim

DOS1995protected action
By the time Earthworm Jim hit DOS, its reputation already preceded it, and it largely lived up to the hype. This is a platformer that thrives on absurdity: a worm in a spacesuit, b...
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Wembley Rugby League

DOS1996 sports
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Legends of Murder: Volume 1 - Stonedale Castle

DOS1989protected rpg
If you wanted a mix of Clue, D&D, and a dash of text-parser frustration, Legends of Murder: Volume 1 – Stonedale Castle (1989) was your game. You play a detective dropped...
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Deadly Racer

DOS1994 racing
Deadly Racer is basically what happens when someone at the office said, “What if racing, but everyone might die?” Released in 1994 for DOS, it’s a fast-paced, rou...
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Galactic Battle

DOS1990 shooter
Galactic Battle is a straightforward space shooter that comes from the proud tradition of “tiny ship versus unreasonable number of aliens.” The premise is simple: you p...
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EGA Trek

DOS1988remake simulation
A loving parody of science fiction tropes, EGA Trek takes obvious inspiration from Star Trek and runs with it, humor first. You command a starship, making decisions that range from...
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Battle for Normandy

DOS1983protected strategy
Released in 1983, Battle for Normandy plays less like a game and more like a history book that came alive, donned a helmet, and asked for a coffee. This is wargaming at its purest:...
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Columbus Discovery

DOS1992 puzzle
Columbus Discovery (1992, DOS) is a history-flavored point-and-click adventure where you, as a pixelated Christopher Columbus, set sail to "discover" lands that are already very mu...
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Zork Quest: The Crystal of Doom

DOS1989 adventure
More illustrations, more intrigue, more doom. The Crystal of Doom continues the hybrid of comic-style storytelling and light role-playing with just enough choices to make you feel ...
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Tournament Tennis

DOS1985 sports
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DeskMate

DOS1984 application
Deskmate is a software suite developed by Tandy Corporation that provided a graphical user interface (GUI) and a set of applications for personal computers. It was often bundled wi...
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Patrician

DOS1992protected simulation
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Captain Blood

DOSMac OS1988 action-adventure
Captain Blood is a space exploration video game released in 1988. It was developed by the French company ERE Informatique, and it was designed by Philippe Ulrich and Didier Bouchon...
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Rack 'em

DOS1988 sports
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Bobby Fisher teaches chess

DOS1994 strategy
Ever wanted to get chess lessons from a genius who could crush your soul with a bishop and a glare? Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess (1994, DOS) is your chance. Based on the classic boo...
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MinerVGA

DOS1989freeware strategy
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Mageslayer

Windows XP/98/951997 action
Mageslayer is an action game developed by Raven Software and published by GT Interactive in 1997 for MS-DOS. It stands out as a top-down, hack-and-slash dungeon crawler inspired by...
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B-1 Nuclear Bomber

DOS1981 vehicle simulation
Ever wanted to be responsible for ending the world in fewer than ten keypresses? B-1 Nuclear Bomber (1981) gives you that chance, wrapping global annihilation in glorious monochrom...
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Dark Designs 1: Grelminar's Staff

DOS1990 rpg
In Dark Designs 1: Grelminar’s Staff, you’re thrust into a classic fantasy dungeon crawler with an emphasis on text-driven menus and turn-based combat. It’s like ...
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Dragon Wars

DOS1990protected rpg
In 1990, Dragon Wars tried to out-Bard’s Tale the Bard’s Tale series. With a gritty fantasy setting, brutal difficulty, and surprisingly deep lore, it succeeded in feel...
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Superfrog

DOS1994protected action
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D-Day: The Beginning of the End

DOS1994 strategy
D-Day: The Beginning of the End is not your average “storm the beach” simulator—it’s a grand strategy title that drops you into the nerve-wracking planning ...
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Tapper

DOS1984 action
Tapper is what happens when someone gamifies bartending and gives you the reflexes of a caffeinated octopus. You’re a mustachioed bartender juggling multiple counters, pourin...
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Blues Brothers RPG

Windows XP/98/952004freeware rpg
Yes, this exists. Blues Brothers RPG (2004, Windows XP) is what happens when someone looks at a legendary blues duo and says, “What if they fought zombies with saxophones?&rd...
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Jack the Ripper

DOS1995 adventure
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Designasaurus

DOS1988 simulation
In 1988, kids with floppy disks instead of smartphones got Designasaurus, a quirky blend of education and prehistoric fantasy. The premise: design your own dinosaur and see if it s...