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.

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Ninja Gaiden 2: The Dark Sword of Chaos

DOS19904.1/5 beat 'em up

No Exit

DOS19903.4/5 fighting

Onslaught

DOS19904/5 beat 'em up, platform

Pharaoh's Tomb

DOS19904.1/5

Pinball Magic

DOS19903.7/5 pinball

Prince of Persia

DOSMac OS19904.2/5 platform

Prince of Persia is an abandoned DOS platform game set in Middle East, developed and released by Broderbund in 1990. Designer Jordan Mechner created a game that made a lasting impression of gamers thanks to a clever use of a tecnique called rotoscoping which makes the animation of the protagonist very realistic.

Rastan

DOS19903.5/5 platform

Return to Kroz

DOS1990freeware3.1/5 maze

Rick Dangerous 2

DOS19904.2/5 platform

Rick Dangerous 2 is a clear example of a sequel done right. Developed by Core Design and released in 1990 on a plethora of platforms, Rick Dangerous 2 is a classic platform game with a (linear) story. The first levels can be played in any order: an ice cave, Hyde Park in London, a forest and the atomic mud mines. The fifth level will become availab...

Shadow Knights

DOS19903.3/5 platform

StarBlade

DOS19903.9/5

Super Solvers: Challenge of the Ancient Empires

DOS19904/5 platform, reveal the picture

Temple of Kroz

DOS1990freeware3.8/5 maze

The Amazing Spider-Man

DOS19903.9/5 platform

The Final Crusade of Kroz

DOS1990freeware3.7/5 maze

The Flintstones - Dino: Lost in Bedrock

DOS19902.9/5 platform

The Punisher

DOS19903/5 racing: unusual vehicles

Tom and the Ghost

DOS19903/5 platform

Trog

DOS19904.3/5 maze

Xenocide

DOS19903.7/5

3D-Maze

Windows 3.x19913.9/5 maze

Aldo's Assault

DOS19913/5 platform

Arachnophobia

DOS19914.1/5

Arctic Adventure

DOS19913.4/5 platform

Baby Joe in: Going Home

DOS19913.9/5 platform

Bananoid

DOS1991freewareremake3.7/5 block breaker

Bomb Run

DOS19912.7/5

Commander Keen 4: Secret of the Oracle

DOS1991protected4/5 platform

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.