Abandonware action games sorted by release date

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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J-Bird

DOS1983remake4.1/5

Lode Runner

DOSMac19834.3/5

Lode Runner is a classic video game that was first created by Douglas E. Smith in 1983. Originally, Lode Runner was developed for the Apple II, and later versions were released for various other platforms, including DOS, the Commodore 64, Atari, and others.In Lode Runner, the player controls a character who must navigate through levels filled with ...

Mine Shaft

DOS19834.1/5 maze

Moon Patrol

DOS19834.2/5

Ms. Pac-Man

DOS19833.9/5 maze

Pack-Man

DOS1983remake3.4/5 maze

Pango

DOS1983remake4/5 maze

Rollo and the Brush Brothers

DOS19833.6/5

Alley Cat

DOS19844.3/5 platform

Alley Cat is an arcade platform game designed by Bill Williams, developed by Synapse and released for IBM in 1984. As a cat, your goal is to jump around the neighborhood, enter apartments - each being a mini-game - to find your lost loved one.

BC's Quest for Tires

DOS19843.6/5

Beast

DOS19843.8/5 maze

Bomb Jack

DOS19844.3/5 platform, action puzzle

Bomb Jack is a classic arcade platform game developed and published by Tecmo in 1984. The goal of the game is to collect bombs while avoiding enemies; the whole game takes place in a fixed screen. Bomb Jack for DOS is a conversion from the arcade original version. The arcade and the conversions were a huge commercial success.