Abandonware DOS title

abandonware games sorted by popularity

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The Magic Candle

DOS1989 rpg
Released in 1989 for DOS, The Magic Candle is a classic RPG with more depth than a wizard’s library. You must keep a sacred candle burning to prevent evil from escaping &mdas...
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Global Domination

DOS1993 strategy
As the title suggests, Global Domination doesn’t aim small, throwing you into a contest for control of the entire planet. It leans into a more arcade-like approach to strateg...
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Cosmic Crusader

DOS1982 shooter
Cosmic Crusader is proof that sometimes simple is perfect. You’re a lone pilot defending space against endless waves of enemies, in a game that’s basically a love lette...
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Midway Campaign

DOS1983 strategy
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EGA Trek

DOS1988remake simulation
A loving parody of science fiction tropes, EGA Trek takes obvious inspiration from Star Trek and runs with it, humor first. You command a starship, making decisions that range from...
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Dragon Wars

DOS1990protected rpg
In 1990, Dragon Wars tried to out-Bard’s Tale the Bard’s Tale series. With a gritty fantasy setting, brutal difficulty, and surprisingly deep lore, it succeeded in feel...
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Voyeur

Windows XP/98/95Mac OSDOS1993demoNSFW adventure
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Bop'N Wrestle

DOS1988protected sports
If pro wrestling in the '80s had a fever dream after drinking too much neon paint, it would be called Bop'N Wrestle (1988, DOS). You play as Gorgeous Greg, who’s about as gor...
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The mist

DOS1985 adventure
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Night Hunter

DOS1988 action
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I have no Mouth and I Must Scream

DOS1995protecteddemo adventure
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Revenge of Defender

DOS1988 shooter
Aka Starglider 2 with an attitude, Revenge of Defender (or Defender of the Crown’s evil twin in name only) is a 3D space shooter where your main enemy is not the aliens&mdash...
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

DOS1991 action
Terminator 2: Judgment Day is one of the many adaptations of the Terminator franchise. This one is based on the movie of the same name, but it's not as good as the movie, according...
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Big Sea: The Better One Will Win

DOS1994 simulation
With a title that sounds like a deep-sea motivational poster, Big Sea: The Better One Will Win is a maritime strategy game where the stakes are high and the water’s pixelated...
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Suspended

DOS1983 adventure
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The Blues Brothers 2: Jukebox Adventure

DOS1993 action
The Blues Brothers 2: Jukebox Adventure is a video game developed by Titus Interactive and released in 1993. It is a sequel to the original The Blues Brothers game, which was based...
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Dark Side

DOS1988 action-adventure
Dark Side (1988) is a first-person sci-fi adventure set on a moon orbiting a planet that’s about to be destroyed. No pressure. The gameplay combines exploration with puzzle-s...
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Gauntlet 2

DOS1989 action
Gauntlet 2 is proof that sequels sometimes mean “more of the same, but louder.” The 1989 upgrade takes the chaotic dungeons of the original and adds new enemies, nastie...
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Manhattan Missions

DOS1991 action
Dark, moody, and surprisingly mature, Manhattan Missions takes the Turtles into gritty territory. The city is under siege, Shredder’s back, and the atmosphere feels more Batm...
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Nerm of Bemer

DOS1984 action
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Crystals of Arborea

DOS1990 rpg
In Crystals of Arborea, you lead a team of heroes on a quest to defeat the evil Lord of Chaos and restore balance to a shattered world. It’s part RPG, part strategy game, wit...
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Gemfire

DOS1992 strategy
If medieval politics, giant fire-breathing monsters, and backstabbing your allies sound fun, then Gemfire will keep you busy. Released in 1992, this Koei strategy game throws you i...
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Royal Flush Pinball

DOS1994 action
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CHAMP Centipede

DOS1993remake shooter
Ever wanted to shoot a giant caterpillar in the face? CHAMP Centipede is your chance. It brings back that bizarre arcade energy where bugs, mushrooms, and bullets coexist in perfec...
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Jack the Ripper

DOS1995 adventure
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Fleet Sweep

DOS1983 shooter
Fleet Sweep takes the high drama of naval warfare and filters it through early-80s minimalism. Think less cinematic spectacle and more abstract tension as you maneuver through trea...
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Zeliard

DOS1990 rpg
Zeliard is a fantasy platformer/RPG hybrid that has all the trappings of a classic quest: a brave knight, an evil demon, a princess in distress, and an unreasonable number of bats....
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Aquanoid

DOS1992remake action
Aquanoid (1992) takes the classic Breakout formula and throws it underwater, because bricks are apparently much more intimidating when they're wet. You control a paddle, you bounce...