Abandonware DOS title

The most popular space games

Science fiction doesn't always means space battles, space exploration, exploding stars, etc. In some games, though, the "space" element is heavily present. Space simulations, shoot 'em ups, RPGs are some of the genres where science fiction "space" games are abundant.
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Gamma Force in Pit of a Thousand Screams

DOS1988 Tom Snyder Productions
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Xiphos

DOS1990
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Star Wars: Rebel Assault

DOSMac OS1993protected LucasArts
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Wing Commander Academy

DOS1993protected Origin Systems
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Star Saga: One - Beyond the Boundary

DOS1987 Masterplay Publishing Corporation
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Millennia: Altered Destinies

DOS1995 Take-Two Interactive
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Earthrise

DOS1990 Interstel Corporation
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Psi 5 Trading Company

DOS1986protected Distinctive Software
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Space Miner

DOS1983
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WinTrek

Windows 3.x1992
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Rules of Engagement 2

DOS1993 Omnitrend Software
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Starcross

DOS1982 Infocom
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Cosmic Crusader

DOS1982 Funatics Software
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Phantis

DOS1987 Dinamic Multimedia
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NetWars

DOS1993freeware Novell
NetWars, developed by Novell, is a 3D space shooter video game originally released in 1993 for DOS. NetWars was designed primarily as a promotional tool to demonstrate the networking capabilities of Novell's NetWare, a network ope...
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Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space

Windows 10/11LinuxMac OS2005protected Digital Eel
Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space is a science fiction roguelike game developed by Digital Eel. Originally released in 2005, it is the sequel to Strange Adventures in Infinite Space. The game puts you in command of a sta...
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Return to Doom

DOS1988 Topologika Software
Before Doom became the 3D gore-fest we all know, there was Return to Doom—and no, it has nothing to do with space marines. This 1988 title is more Choose Your Own Adventure than chainsaws and demons. You’ll type in com...
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Starlord

DOS1987
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XQuest

DOS1994remake
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Devastator

DOS1984 COMPUTE! Publications
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Video Trek 88

DOS1982 Windmill Software
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Eye of the Storm

DOS1993 Rebellion Developments