The best abandonware action games

Action video games are a genre of video games that emphasize physical challenges, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time. These games typically involve fast-paced gameplay, where players control a character who must navigate through a dynamic environment filled with obstacles, enemies, and other challenges. The primary focus is on the player's ability to react quickly and make split-second decisions.

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Bomberman

DOS19924.1/5 maze

Gauntlet

DOS19864.1/5 maze, dungeon crawl

Ghosts 'n Goblins remake

Windows2004freewareremake4.1/5 run and gun, platform

Jetpack

DOS1993freeware4.1/5 platform

Jetpack is a classic 2D platformer video game developed by Adept Software and released for MS-DOS computers in 1993. Created by Adam Pedersen, it became popular for its addictive gameplay, simplicity, and level editor feature, allowing players to design and share their own levels.In Jetpack, players control a character equipped with a jetpack, navi...

CD-Man v2.0

DOS19924.1/5 maze

Lorna

DOS1990NSFW4.1/5 beat 'em up

Gal Pani X

Windows XP/98/952000freewareNSFW4.1/5

Gal Pani X is an action-puzzle game reminiscent of the classic arcade Qix, developed by D2 and released in 2000 for Windows. Gal Pani X is an adult-themed Doujin game: it was made by fans and wasn't for profit.

Karateka

DOS19864.1/5 beat 'em up

Karateka is a martial arts themed action / fighting game released by Broderbund in 1986 for DOS. Karateka is the first game designed by Jordan Mechner, the father of the Prince of Persia franchise. Karateka was also published for Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, C64, MSX, NES, ZX Spectrum.

Cool Spot

DOS19944.1/5 platform

Bad Dudes VS Dragon Ninja

DOS1988protected4.1/5 beat 'em up

Cosmo's Cosmic Adventures

DOS1992protected4.1/5 platform

Nebulus

DOS19884.1/5 platform

Nebulus, also known as Tower Toppler in some regions, is a classic video game released in the 1980s. It was developed by John M. Phillips and published by Hewson Consultants. The game was initially released for various home computer systems, including the Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, and others. It later saw ports to different platforms. Neb...

Pharaoh's Tomb

DOS19904.1/5

Metal Mutant

DOS19914.1/5 platform

Budokan: the Martial Spirit

DOS19894.1/5 fighting

Bubble Ghost

DOS19884.1/5 maze

J-Bird

DOS1983remake4.1/5

The Lion King

DOS19944.1/5 platform

Prehistorik

DOS1991protected4.1/5 platform

Mageslayer

Windows XP/98/9519974.1/5 maze

Qix

DOS19894.1/5

Axe of Rage

DOS19894.1/5 beat 'em up

Captain Dynamo

DOS19934.1/5 platform

Mario and Luigi

DOS2001remake4.1/5 platform

Arkanoid

DOS19884.1/5 block breaker, action puzzle

Arkanoid is a classic arcade video game that was first released in 1986 by Taito. It is a breakout-style game, which means that the primary objective is to break a wall of bricks or blocks by bouncing a ball off a paddle at the bottom of the screen. The game takes its name and inspiration from Atari's Breakout, which was released in the 1970s. ...