Abandonware DOS title

abandonware games sorted by popularity

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Rick Dangerous 2

DOS1990 action
Rick Dangerous 2 is a clear example of a sequel done right. Developed by Core Design and released in 1990 on a plethora of platforms, Rick Dangerous 2 is a classic platform game wi...
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The Rocketeer

DOS1991 action
Inspired by the film, The Rocketeer (1991, DOS) lets you strap on a jetpack and soar—well, mostly hover—through an adventure packed with gangsters, Nazis, and mid-centu...
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Fantasy General

DOS1996protected strategy
Fantasy General, released in 1996, takes the structure of classic wargames and wraps it in a richly illustrated fantasy skin. Battles are turn-based and highly tactical, emphasizin...
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Crime and Punishment

DOS1984 simulation
In Crime and Punishment, you’re not the criminal—you’re the detective, judge, and executioner rolled into one. Presented as a legal simulation, it tasks you with ...
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Decisive Battles of the American Civil War: Vol. 3

DOS1992 strategy
By 1992, Vol. 3 wrapped up the trilogy with even more complex scenarios. At this point, the series had become less of a game and more of an interactive textbook—though that&r...
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Super Star Wars

DOS1992 shooter
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World Tour Tennis

DOS1993 sports
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Operation Wolf

DOS1989 shooter
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African Trail Simulator

DOS1990 racing
Part racing game, part endurance test, African Trail Simulator dares you to hop on a pixel bike and brave the wild. You’ll encounter hostile terrain, wildlife, and the occasi...
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WaxWorks

DOSMac OS1992protecteddemo adventure
WaxWorks (1992, DOS/Mac) is a horror game that doesn’t just want to scare you—it wants to traumatize you a little. Set in cursed wax museum exhibits, each scenario drop...
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The Untouchables

DOS1989 shooter
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Spirit of Adventure

DOS1991 rpg
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TV Sports: Basketball

DOS1990freeware sports
TV Sports: Basketball is one of those games that feels like it really wanted to impress you with its presentation—and honestly, it does a decent job. Released in 1990, it blends ...
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SWIV 3D

DOS1996 shooter
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Dragon World

DOS1984 adventure
Dragon World (1984) might sound like the precursor to a sprawling epic RPG, but it’s actually more of a board-game-style fantasy experience. Less “slay the dragon with ...
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Doofus

DOS1994 action
Doofus (1994) is what happens when platformers go slightly off the rails. You guide a floppy-haired kid through surreal, cartoony landscapes filled with hazards that feel more anno...
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The Duel: Test Drive 2

DOS1989 racing
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Shufflepuck Cafè

DOSMac OS1989 sports
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Sid Meier's Covert Action

DOS1990protected simulation
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The Gene Machine

DOS1996 adventure
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Crazy Nick's Roger Wilco's Spaced Out Games Pack

DOS1993 action
Crazy Nick’s Roger Wilco’s Spaced Out Games Pack hands the Space Quest janitor a stack of silly mini-games to keep him from accidentally saving the galaxy again. Expect...
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HTML Tads

Windows XP/98/951997freeware application
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M.U.D.S. - Mean Ugly Dirty Sport

DOS1990 sports
Sports management usually involves tactics, budgets, and serious planning. M.U.D.S. - Mean Ugly Dirty Sport decides those are merely optional suggestions. This delightfully outrage...
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Mario's Game Gallery

DOSMac OS1995 strategy
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The Ultimate Doom

DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OS1995protected shooter
Ultimate DOOM is an expanded version of the original DOOM (1993), developed by id Software and released in 1995. It includes all three original episodes of DOOM along with a brand-...
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Astrotit

DOS1987NSFW shooter
Yes, Astrotit (1987) is really the name, and no, it’s not what you think — though it does feel like it was named by a bored teenager. This side-scrolling shooter puts y...
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Conquest of Japan

DOS1992 strategy
Feudal Japan gets the wargame treatment in Conquest of Japan, a strategy title that mixes historical context with tactical ambition. You manage provinces, wage war, and occasionall...
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Pool of Radiance

DOSMac OS1988protected rpg
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World Karate Championship

DOS1986 action