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Abandonware DOS is an ever-expanding archive of classic PC games originally released for DOS, Windows, and Macintosh. A database of games that date back to the 80s and 90s, and they are available for download. With Abandonware DOS, you can fully satisfy your nostalgia for retro gaming. Start your exploration by browsing through genres, keywords, release years, or explore recently added games.

Latest added / updated abandoned games

Virtua Cop
shooterWindows XP/98/95updated
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rpgDOSupdated
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Abandonware spotlight

Occasionally, the information and files available for download for a game (or application) are updated with particular care and detail. These games, especially noteworthy for one reason or another, are featured here.
Norton Commander 5.5

Norton Commander 5.5

application abandonware DOS 4.2/5 download
Released in: 1998
Norton Commander was one of the most popular and influential file management applications ever released for MS-DOS. Introduced in 1986, it featured an innovative, dual-pane interface that allowed users to perform tasks like copying, deleting, moving, and previewing files with ease, eliminating the need to type every command manually. This side-by-side window setup was both intuitive and powerful, quickly becoming a favorite among DOS users for managing files more efficiently. The final version for DOS, Norton Commander 5.51, was released in 1998, marking the end of an era for this pioneering software.

Retro gaming news and insights

Every so often, it's worth diving deeper into certain aspects of the Abandonware world or the retro gaming scene. These articles explore themes and keywords, old companies, game series, and much more.
  • Apogee: the shareware kings

    Apogee: the shareware kings

    2nd November 2024action, shooter
    Apogee Software was a key player in the early days of the PC gaming industry, making a significant impact as both a developer and publisher. Established in 1987 by Scott Miller and George Broussard, Apogee is widely credited with pioneering the shareware distribution model for video games. This innovative approach allowed gamers to download and play a portion of a game for free, with the option to purchase the full version ...
  • The History of CRPGs: Beneath Apple Manor

    The History of CRPGs: Beneath Apple Manor

    Beneath Apple Manor, created by Don Worth and released in 1978 for the Apple II, is a landmark in the history of computer role-playing games and particularly in roguelike genres. It's notable for being one of the earliest graphical RPGs available for home computers, predating many of the genre's most famous titles.The goal is to descend through various levels, each teeming with monsters, traps, and treasures. The dungeon's layout is ...
  • Indiana Jones and the Last Videogame

    Indiana Jones and the Last Videogame

    19th October 2024action, adventure
    Indiana Jones, the legendary archaeologist and adventurer, has appeared in numerous video games over the years, offering players the chance to dive into quests inspired by the famous film series created by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. One of the earliest games featuring the character was "Indiana Jones in the Lost Kingdom" (1984) for the Commodore 64, a platformer based on the original film. However, it was "Indiana Jones and the Last ...
  • Quarantine: blood on the road

    Quarantine: blood on the road

    12th October 2024racing
    Quarantine is a first-person vehicular combat video game released in 1994 for MS-DOS and later ported to the 3DO and PlayStation. Developed by Imagexcel and published by GameTek, it blends elements of driving, combat, and open-world exploration in a dystopian cyberpunk setting. Players take on the role of Drake Edgewater, a taxi driver trying to survive by completing missions and taking on fares in an armed, heavily modified taxi.
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Featured themes

The games on Abandonware DOS are categorized by various parameters, including themes and keywords that describe genres, settings, and more. Occasionally, some themes are explored in depth and enriched with new games.
  • Point and click adventure

    The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Serrated Scalpel

    abandonware 1992 Point and click adventure
    Point-and-click adventure games are typically mouse-oriented, allowing players to use the cursor to guide characters, pick up items, interact with the environment, and manage inventory. This genre often emphasizes puzzle-solving and story progression. Some of the most popular point-and-click adventure games include classics like The Secret of Monkey Island series, the Indiana Jones series, Leisure Suit Larry, King's Quest, and Space Quest.
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Retro gaming: the love for old school games

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 the passion for old games and a little bit of nostalgia.

The games listed on Abandonware DOS are no longer supported by their respective developers (as far as I know... I often check sites like Steam and GOG). 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.

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What does abandonware mean?

Abandonware is a word that describes a software (game or application) no longer supported by its developers or its publishers and is no longer available for sale in any form (digital or retail).

When we talk about abandonware we usually refer to old games for systems no longer available to the public such as DOS, Commodore 64, Amiga, Spectrum, etc.

Some "abandoned" games are still on sale, that's why you will find games tagged as "protected" on Abandonware DOS.

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Is Abandonware DOS safe?

There's a misconception about abandonware: since it's about old games, there's no security involved. It's not like that, al least not on Abandonware DOS. Every single Windows and DOS game on this site was personally tested. Every game was played on a computer with all kinds of tools: antivirus, antispam, etc.

That said, there's the possibility of a false positive: your software tells you there's a virus but there's no such thing. I can't speak for other abandonware sites, but I can assure you that I take all the necessary measures to keep the games on Abandonware DOS safe.