Abandonware DOS title

The most popular 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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Renegade

DOS1988 beat 'em up
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Paperboy 2

DOS1991
Paperboy 2 is the sequel to the much acclaimed coin-op arcade hit Paperboy in which you have to deliver newspapers to subscribers while avoiding every kind of obstacle. Paperboy 2 is an isometric action game developed by Tengen and was released by Mindscape in 1991 for a number of platform. The DOS version of the game is abandoned.
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Bad Street Brawler

DOS1987 beat 'em up
Bad Street Brawler is a beat 'em up video game developed by Beam Software and published by Mindscape. Originally released for the Commodore 64 in 1987 and later for other platforms. The game features Duke Davis, a former punk rocker turned vigilante, as the protagonist. In "Bad Street Brawler," players guide Duke through various urban environm...
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Beats of Rage

DOS2003freeware beat 'em up
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Trolls

DOS1992 platform
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Bad Dudes VS Dragon Ninja

DOS1988protected beat 'em up
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CD-Man v2.0

DOS1992 maze
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Titus the Fox

DOS1992protected platform
Titus the Fox is a DOS horizontal scrolling platform game developed by Titus Interactive in 1992. As Titus, you have to advance through 15 levels to rescue your beloved Suzy who has been kidnapped. The player can interact with objects by throwing them at foes, or jumping higher. There are bosses at the end of each level and secret rooms spread acro...
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Arctic Adventure

DOS1991 platform
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CHAMP Kong

DOS1996remake
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Colorado

DOS1990
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Satan

DOS1989 platform
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Lollypop

DOS1994 platform
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Elvira: the Arcade Game

DOS1991 platform
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Commander Keen 5: The Armageddon Machine

DOS1991protected 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.
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Arcade Volleyball

DOS1987 volleyball
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Pinball Dreams

DOS1993protected pinball
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Manic Miner remake

DOS1997remake platform
Manic Miner is a quintessential platformer game that emerged in the early 1980s, developed by Matthew Smith for the ZX Spectrum. It stands as a hallmark of the 8-bit gaming era, celebrated for its innovative design and enduring charm. This is a quite faithful remake.In Manic Miner, you guide Miner Willy through a series of twenty treacherous cavern...
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World Karate Championship

DOS1986 fighting
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Rad Warrior

DOS1986 metroidvania, platform
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Ninja Gaiden

DOS1990 beat 'em up
Ninja Gaiden, released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and later to other platforms, is a side-scrolling action-platformer developed by Tecmo. It follows the story of Ryu Hayabusa, a skilled ninja on a quest for vengeance and justice.In the game, players control Ryu as he battles through six acts, each divided into several stage...
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The Cool Croc Twins

DOS1992 platform
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Commander Keen 4: Secret of the Oracle

DOS1991protected platform
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Artura

DOS1989 platform
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Bagman

Windows 10/112013freewareremake platform
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Prophecy: The Viking Child

DOS1991 platform
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Time Bandit

DOS1989 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...