Abandonware action games sorted by title, from Z to A
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
DOS1990 beat 'em up
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 fo...
Ninja
DOS1986 beat 'em up
Night Mission Pinball
DOS1982 pinball
Night Hunter
DOS1988 platform
Night Breed
DOS1990
Nicky Boom
DOS1992 platform
Nerm of Bemer
DOS1984 action puzzle
Nebulus
DOS1988 platform
Nebulus, also known as Tower Toppler in some regions, is a classic video game released in the 1980s. It was developed by John M. Phillips and published by Hewson Consultants. The game was initially released for various home comput...
Navy Seal
DOS1989
Ms. Pac-Man
DOS1984 maze
Ms. Pac-Man is a classic arcade game released by Midway in 1982 (1984 for DOS) as a follow-up to the original Pac-Man (1980), developed by Namco. While its core gameplay is similar - navigating a maze, eating dots, and a...
Ms Pac PC
DOS1995remake maze
Mortal Pong
DOS1995freeware
Mortal Kombat 3
DOS1995protected fighting
Mortal Kombat 3 is a fighting action game developed by Midway Manufacturing Company and released by GT Interactive Software in 1995 for DOS and Windows as well as for many other platforms. Mortal Kombat 3 is the third chapter of t...
Mortal Kombat 2
DOS1994protecteddemo fighting
Mortal Kombat II is an arcade fighting game released by Midway in 1993. It's the sequel to the original Mortal Kombat (1992). The game introduced several new fighters, including Kitana, Mileena, Baraka, and Jax, alongside ret...
Mortal Kombat
DOS1993protected fighting
Mortal Kombat is one of the most popular one-on-one fighting games, and it's no surprise that it has spawned numerous sequels. Players choose from seven digitized characters and battle their way to the top, facing all other oppone...
Moonwalker
DOS1989 platform
Moon Patrol
DOS1983
Monuments of Mars
DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OS1991freeware platform, metroidvania
Monty Python's Flying Circus
DOS1991
Montezuma's Revenge
DOS1984 metroidvania, platform
Montezuma's Revenge is a platforming video game that debuted in 1984. It was designed by Robert Jaeger and originally published by Parker Brothers. The game was available on a variety of platforms, including the Atari 2600, Atari ...
Monster Bash
DOS1993protected platform
Mine Shaft
DOS1983 maze
Mighty Bomb Jack
DOS1990 platform
MicroMan
Windows 3.x1993freeware platform
Miami Vice
DOS1989 platform
The Miami Vice game developed by Capstone Software and released in 1989 for MS-DOS was an action-strategy game based on the popular TV show. Unlike other arcade-style adaptations, this version had a unique blend of driving, strate...
Meteor Mission
DOS1995
Metal Mutant
DOS1991 platform
Metal & Lace
DOS1993NSFW fighting
Metal & Lace: The Battle of the Robo Babes is a video game developed by Megatech Software and published by Forest Interactive in 1993. It's an adult-themed fighting game for MS-DOS.In the game, players control customizable fem...
McDonald Land
DOS1992 platform