The best abandonware action games

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.

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Commander Keen 5: The Armageddon Machine

DOS1991protected4/5 platform

Commander Keen 5: The Armageddon Machine is a science fiction action oriented platform game designed by Tom Hall, developed by id Software and released by Apogee Software in 1991 for DOS only. Commander Keen 5: The Armageddon Machine is part of the Commander Keen game series, specifically it's the second episode of Commander Keen in Goodbye, Galaxy.

Dark Ages Volume I - Prince of Destiny

DOS1991freeware4/5 platform

Ghostbusters

DOS2006remake4/5

Ghostbusters is a abandoned action game based on the 80s hit movie Ghostbusters. Ghostbusters was released in 2006 as a remake of the game of the same name developed by Activision in 1984 for a number of platforms including C64, Atari 2600, ZX Spectrum.

Jumpman Lives!

DOS1991remake4/5 platform

Litil Divil

DOS1993protected4/5 action puzzle

Navy Seal

DOS19894/5

Night Breed

DOS19904/5

Onslaught

DOS19904/5 beat 'em up, platform

Pango

DOS1983remake4/5 maze

Primal Rage

DOS19954/5 fighting

QBasic Nibbles

DOS1991freeware4/5

Rad Warrior

DOS19864/5 metroidvania, platform

Realms of Chaos

DOSMacLinux1995protected4/5 platform

Savage Warriors

DOS19954/5 fighting

Starquake

DOS19884/5 platform

Starquake is a weird DOS science fiction platform game developed by Bubble Bus Software in 1988 and designed by Stephen Crow and Dave Collins. The Commodore 64 version boasts a wonderful soundtrack. Unfortunately, the PC version comes with CGA graphics and no soundtrack.

The Way of the Exploding Fist PC

Windows2008freewareremake4/5 fighting

Ultimate Body Blows

DOS1994protected4/5 fighting

Uncover It

DOS1994NSFW4/5 block breaker

Xargon

DOS1993freeware4/5 platform, run and gun

Bio Menace Episode 1: Dr. Mangle's Lab

DOS1993freeware4/5 platform, run and gun

Commander Keen 4: Secret of the Oracle

DOS1991protected4/5 platform

Brutal: Paws of Fury

DOS19954/5 fighting

Nicky Boom

DOS19924/5 platform

Fast Food Dizzy

DOS19894/5 maze

Dangerous Dave

DOS1990protected4/5 platform

Super Solvers: Challenge of the Ancient Empires

DOS19904/5 platform, reveal the picture

Shinobi

DOS19893.9/5 beat 'em up

CHAMP Ms. Pac-man

DOS1994remake3.9/5 maze

Death Sword

DOS19883.9/5 fighting

Death Sword (also known as Barbarian in Europe), is a fighting game developed by Palace Software, set in a fantasy world full of huge sword-wielding barbarians. Compared to modern brawlers, Death Sword gameplay may seem slow, but at the time it was considered adequate. Instead of rushing into multiple chain combos, the slow pace allow the players t...