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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The Three Stooges

DOS1987freeware

Evolution

DOS1983

Dark Castle

DOS1987 platform

Qix

DOS1989

Ikari III: The Rescue

DOS1990 beat 'em up

Tom and Jerry

DOS1993 platform

World Karate Championship

DOS1986 fighting

Rocket Ranger

DOS1988protected

Aaargh

DOS1988 fighting

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...

Crime Wave

DOS1990 beat 'em up

Pocahontas

DOS1995 platform

Primal Rage

DOS1995 fighting

Bio Menace Episode 3: Master Cain

DOS1993freeware platform, run and gun

Joe and Mac Cavemen Ninja

DOS1991 platform

Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja is a side-scrolling platformer video game developed and released by Data East in 1991. Known as "Joe & Mac" in North America and "Caveman Ninja" in other regions, the game gained popularity for its humorous take on prehistoric themes, cooperative gameplay, and challenging levels.The game is set in a colorful and car...

The Final Crusade of Kroz

DOS1990freeware maze

PC*Bert

DOS1997freeware

Oil's Well

DOS1984 maze, action puzzle

Oil's Well is an action-puzzle game released by Sierra On-Line in 1983/84. It was originally made for platforms like the Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, and MS-DOS, but was later ported to other systems. The game is set in an underground world, and the player controls a machine designed to collect oil from a network of caverns and tunnels. The...