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Abandonware DOS is an ever growing database of old PC computer games developed for MS-DOS and, in a small part, for Windows systems. Some of the games are available for download, some are not. Find here that favourite game from the past that you remeber so fondly; search by genre, keyword or year of release. For a full list of features see the Want to help? page.

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Video games can educate people

23rd August 2019retro game spotlight

Educational games are a peculiar kind of video games of various genres. Gameplay, graphics and sound are still important aspects of educationals, but the mail goal of the developer is to teach the player something: math, history, ecology, anything! Some educationals are created with a young audience in mind, other games are aimed to a broader audience and appeal to adult gamers too: the Carmen Sandiego series is a perfect example.
An old school RPG: The Magic Candle

20th August 2019retro game spotlight

It's a pity that I never played The Magic Candle when it was published, in 1989. I'm an Ultima fan and the Magic Candle series is very similar to some of the Richard Garriott masterpieces. Lately, I dedicated a few hours to Magic Candle and I felt at home: I loved the graphics, the gameplay is familiar and the job mechanic is still something not fully explored in RPGs. Definitely to try if you're an Ultima 4 / 5 fan.
Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries

18th August 2019retro game spotlight

"The graphics are enhanced, the gameplay is faster and more dynamic and the net play fully incorporated. MW2 fans will be very pleased with the upgrades and those new to the MW2 universe will enhoy a well paced game with superb graphics and cut-scenes. Just make sure you have a really good joystick." - PC Powerplay 7 (november 1996)
Retro game spotlight: B-17 Flying fortress

16th August 2019retro game spotlight

"B-17 Flying Fortress is a stunning creation from the creators of Falcon 4.0 and European Air War. Considering the depth to which B-17 will let you experience the terror of daylight strategic bombing in WWII from so many different and simultaneous angles, I'm amazed they were able to pull it off. You're going to need all the help you can get to survive the 25 missions you'll need before getting shipped stateside." - GameSpy (2001)

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First person 3D: Microsoft Flight Simulator 3.0

Released in 1988Get First person 3D games

Games with first person 3D perspective represent the environment using all three spatial dimensions. The action is seen from a first-person point of view. FPS (First-person shooters) make extensive use of first-person 3D.
Metroidvania: Castlevania

Released in 1990Get Metroidvania games

Metroidvania is a made up word born from the merge of two game series titles: Metroid and Castlevania. Both games share gameplay and design elements that defines the genre. Metroidvania games are platform games featuring a game world that is freely explorable. Certain areas can be accessed only with player upgrades or equipment. Action is somewhat less intense than the usual platform game.

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Bitmap Brothers

Based in:

United Kingdom
Established in: 1987
Closed in:
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Mindscape

Based in:

U.S.A.
Established in: 1983
Closed in: 2011
See Mindscape games

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To abandonware or not?

Where does the love for old abandoned games comes from? Our childhood, perhaps. What's left of that age? What do we miss so much? The long afternoons spent walking in the worlds of Ultima or the hours passed impersonating Duke Nukem. Here we are now, slightly aged, eager to pay homage to all those wonderful DOS games.

After all, it's about passion and remembering.

The games listed here are no longer supported by their respective developers (as far as I know). If you find out that a game is still on sale or "protected", please let me know and I'll remove it from Abandonware DOS as soon as possible.

Download abandonware games for DOS and Windows

Retro Gaming and Abandonware News

Video games can educate people

An old school RPG: The Magic Candle

Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries

Retro game spotlight: B-17 Flying fortress

Featured keywords

First person 3D: Microsoft Flight Simulator 3.0

Metroidvania: Castlevania

Featured retro companies

The Abandonware Top 10

To abandonware or not?