Abandonware DOS title

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.
eyeoforus-1

Eye of Horus

DOS19894.1/5 platform
fallen-angel-03

Fallen Angel

DOS19892.5/5 beat 'em up
fastfooddizzy-2

Fast Food Dizzy

DOS19894/5 maze
gauntlet2-1

Gauntlet 2

DOS19894.1/5 maze, dungeon crawl
ghostb2-1

Ghostbusters 2

DOS19893.8/5
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.
indianatempledoom-1

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

DOS19893.7/5 platform
livingstone-2-01

Livingstone 2

DOS19893.9/5 platform
miami-vice-02

Miami Vice

DOS19893.4/5 platform
moonwalker-03

Moonwalker

DOS19893.1/5 platform
navy-seal-02

Navy Seal

DOS19894/5
oliver-company-02

Oliver & Company

DOS19894.2/5
project-neptune-03

Project Neptune

DOS19893.5/5 submarine simulation
pyramidsegypt-4

Pyramids of Egypt

DOS19894/5 maze
qixtaito-2

Qix

DOS19894.1/5
rickdangerous-2

Rick Dangerous

DOS19894.3/5 platform
Rick Dangerous is an action-packed platformer game set in the 1940s. As the fearless explorer Rick, you'll navigate treacherous environments, avoid deadly traps, and defeat enemies to uncover ancient treasures. With retro graphics and challenging gameplay, it's a must-play for platforming enthusiasts.
sdi-03

S.D.I.

DOS19894.1/5
satan-02

Satan

DOS19893.8/5 platform
shinobi-1

Shinobi

DOS19893.9/5 beat 'em up
stormlord-02

Stormlord

DOS19893.9/5 platform
Stormlord is an abandoned DOS platform game set in a fantasy world, developed and published by Hewson Consultants in 1989 and designed by Raffaele Cecco. There was some controversy about the scantily clothed fairies in the game.
strider-2

Strider

DOS19893.6/5 platform
superman-03

Superman: The Man of Steel

DOS19892.7/5 shoot 'em up, platform
targhan-02

Targhan

DOS19893.5/5 beat 'em up
teenagemutant-2

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

DOS19893.6/5 platform
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) is an arcade game released in 1989 by Konami. It is based on the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. The game was initially released as a coin-operated arcade game and later adapted for various home gaming platforms. The game follows the adventures of the four anthropomorphic turtles who must emb...
time-bandit-08

Time Bandit

DOS19894.4/5 maze
Time Bandit is a classic top-down arcade-style video game that was released in 1982 for various home computer systems, such as the Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, and others. It was developed by MichTron. In Time Bandit, players control a character who must navigate through a series of maze-like levels, battling various enemies and collecting treasure a...
tintinmoon-1

Tintin on the Moon

DOS19893.5/5
titan-03

Titan

DOS19893.5/5 action puzzle, block breaker
tongue-of-the-fatman-06

Tongue of the Fatman

DOS19893/5 fighting
toobin-2

Toobin

DOS19894.1/5
Toobin is an abandoned action game developed by Domark Software and released in 1989. Toobin runs on DOS but was also published for Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Game Boy Color, MSX, NES, ZX Spectrum. It's a conversion from a popular arcade game (at the time).