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Ghostbusters 2
DOS19893.8/5 action
Ghostbusters 2 is an abandoned action game based on the movie of the same name, set in New York. Ghostbusters 2 was developed by Dynamix and released by Activision in 1989. It's part of a series of games based on the popular Ghostbuster franchise, being the olny one developed for DOS.
Afterlife
DOSWindows XP/98/95LinuxMac OS1996protected3.7/5 simulation
Afterlife is a simulation strategy game developed and published by LucasArts. It was released in 1996 for Microsoft Windows and later made available on other platforms. The game was designed by Michael Stemmle and was known for its unique take on the simulation genre.Afterlife puts players in the role of a semi-divine being responsible for developi...
Whale's Voyage
DOS19934/5 rpg
Whale's Voyage is an abandoned science fiction first-person view party-based RPG, developed by neo Software Produktions and released by Pro One Software in 1993. Whale's Voyage is currently abandonware and it was published for PC (DOS) and Amiga.
The Magic Candle 3
DOS19923.9/5 rpg
King's Quest 5: Absence makes the heart go yonder
DOSWindows 3.x1990protected3.8/5 adventure
Pirates! Gold
DOSWindows 3.xMac OS1993protectedremakedemo4/5 simulation
Pirates! Gold is an open world game designed by Paul Murphy, developed and released by MicroProse Software in 1993 for DOS, Windows 3.x, Mac and also Sega Genesis and Amiga CD32. Pirates! Gold is a remake of the game Pirates, created by Sid Meier in 1987. Pirates! Gold gameplay is a unique mix of action, strategy, pirate life simulation, ...
Empire: Wargame of the Century
DOS19874/5 strategy
Colonization
DOSWindows 3.xLinuxMac OS1994protected4.3/5 strategy
Colonization is a turn-based strategy 4x game developed and published by MicroProse in 1994 for DOS, Windows 3.1, Linux and Mac. The setting is the European Colonization of the New World. Colonization gameplay and interface are similar to Civilization, another Sid Meier game. However, there are some differences between Civilization and Colonization...
D/Generation
DOS19914/5 action-adventure
Transport Tycoon
DOS19944.2/5 simulation
Transport Tycoon is a business simulation game that puts the player at the head of a transport company to compete against rival companies. The player can build stations, airports, railroads to transport passengers, mail and various goods using trucks, trains and planes. The game became a cult and a few talented fans created some of the best remakes...
Laser Squad
DOS19923.9/5 strategy
Laser Squad is an abandoned turn-based strategy/tactical game designed by Julian Gollop (the mind behind the X-COM series). Laser Squad was developed by Target Games Limited and released by MicroLeague Multimedia in 1992 for DOS and other 8-bit systems. Laser Squad is considered as a precursor of X-COM: Ufo Defense.
Questprobe Featuring Spider-Man
DOS19864.1/5 adventure
Questprobe Featuring Spider-Man is an abandoned text-based adventure game designed by Scott Adams, developed and released by Adventure International in 1986 for DOS but was also published for Acorn Electron, Atari 8-bit, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Dragon 32, ZX Spectrum, MSX. Questprobe Featuring Spider-Man is part of the Questprobe game series, the ...
Ecstatica
DOS19944.2/5 action-adventure
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
DOSMac OS1984freeware4.2/5 adventure
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a humorous free text adventure game based on the novel of the same name written by Douglas Adams (if you never read it, shame on you!). The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was designed by Douglas Adams himself and interactive fiction god Steve Eric Meretzky, it was released by Infocom in 1984 for DOS and for...
Shadowgate
DOSWindows 3.xMac OS19884.1/5 adventure
Shadowgate is an abandoned fantasy-themed adventure game developed by ICOM Simulations and released by Mindscape in 1988 for Macintosh, DOS, and also for Amiga, Apple IIgs, Atari ST, NES. Shadowgate uses the ICOM MacVenture engine (Deja Vu, Uninvited). Shadowgate was later remade in an enhanced version for Windows 3.1.
Another World
DOS1991protected4.1/5 action-adventure
Black Friday
DOS19833/5 simulation
Mad Paradox
DOS1994NSFW3.9/5 rpg
Rings of Medusa
DOS19904/5 strategy
Rings of Medusa is a strategy / RPG developed by the German studio Starbyte Software. It was released in 1989 for various platforms including the Commodore 64, Amiga, and MS-DOS. In Rings of Medusa, players assume the role of a hero tasked with defeating the evil sorceress Medusa who has taken control of the city of Olympus. The game world is ...
Sensible Soccer
DOS19924.1/5 sports
Captain Comic, The Adventures of
DOS1988freeware3.8/5 action-adventure
Budokan: the Martial Spirit
DOS19894/5 action
A Personal Nightmare
DOS19893.8/5 adventure
Spear of Destiny
DOS19924.2/5 shooter
The Games: Winter Challenge
DOS19914/5 sports
B-17 Flying Fortress
DOS19924.2/5 vehicle simulation
B-17 Flying Fortress is a single-player historical combat flight simulation game designed by Mike Brunton, developed and released by MicroProse Software in 1992 for DOS, Amiga and Atari ST. As the title suggests, it's a simulation of the B-17 heavy bomber, set during World War II. Flight is not the only aspect of the game you are involved with: you...
Darklands
DOSLinuxWindows XP/98/95Mac OS1992protected4/5 rpg
Darklands was a unique historical isometric RPG that mixed real historical data from medieval Germany during the 15th century with a touch of folklore and fantasy. Unfortunately it was also the only Microprose RPG of that kind and beauty. The original game box contained a huge manual with info on european folklore (including the live...
NHL 96
DOS19954.2/5 sports
Alone in the Dark
DOS1992protected4.1/5 action-adventure
Turbo OutRun
DOS19904.1/5 racing
Turbo OutRun is an abandoned DOS action racing game set in North America, developed and published by Sega in 1990. Turbo OutRun is a conversion from the arcade classic of the same name and it's the sequel of the popular OutRun. The OutRun games are regarded as iconic and representative of the late 80s/early 90s, often cited by retrowave enthusiasts.