Abandonware DOS title

abandonware games sorted by popularity

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X-COM: Alliance

Windows XP/98/952002canceled shooter
X-COM: Alliance is one of those legendary “what could have been” titles, a fascinating ghost in gaming history rather than a fully realized experience. Originally envisioned as...
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Noctis

DOSWindows XP/98/952000 vehicle simulation
Noctis is less of a "game" and more of a meditative ritual performed through DOS interface, with fonts so pixelated they might just be ancient runes. You play as a silent explorer ...
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Hugo 3: Jungle of Doom

DOS1992protecteddemo adventure
Hugo 3: Jungle of Doom shifts the setting to a more exotic environment, adding variety to the familiar formula. Released in 1992, it introduces new challenges, new puzzles, and a s...
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Nectaris

DOS1995 strategy
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In Extremis

DOS1993 shooter
In Extremis from 1993 is one of those lesser-known titles that surprises players with its ambition. Mixing action and strategy, it places you in dangerous situations where quick th...
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Sid Meier's Covert Action

DOS1990protected simulation
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PC*Bert

DOS1997freeware action
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Liero

DOS1999freeware strategy
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Decision at Gettysburg

DOS1990 strategy
If adrenaline-fueled car chases aren’t your thing, maybe meticulous Civil War simulations are. Decision at Gettysburg (1990) is a detailed, turn-based strategy game that lets...
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James Bond 007: Goldfinger

DOS1986 adventure
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Revenge of Defender

DOS1988 shooter
Aka Starglider 2 with an attitude, Revenge of Defender (or Defender of the Crown’s evil twin in name only) is a 3D space shooter where your main enemy is not the aliens&mdash...
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Tau Ceti

DOS1987 vehicle simulation
In Tau Ceti, you’re the lone pilot of a heavily armed hoverbike trying to reboot a dying colony under an alien sun. It’s slow, moody, and brilliantly atmospheric. The v...
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D-Zone

DOS1992 strategy
D-Zone is what you’d get if someone blended city-building with military strategy and sprinkled in a dash of chaos. You’re tasked with running a base while fending off a...
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Heroes of the Lance

DOS1989protected action-adventure
Heroes of the Lance takes the beloved fantasy setting and turns it into a side-scrolling adventure that is as ambitious as it is occasionally frustrating. Controlling a party of he...
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Fields of Glory

DOS1993protected strategy
Released in 1993 for DOS, Fields of Glory is a turn-based strategy game that focuses on historical warfare with a refreshingly thoughtful pace. Instead of rushing you into constant...
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Kings of the beach

DOS1988 sports
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Sanitarium

Windows XP/98/951998protected adventure
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L.A. Crackdown

DOS1988 adventure
Welcome to Los Angeles, where crime runs rampant and your job is to bring the chaos down with nothing but surveillance skills and a stern attitude. L.A. Crackdown puts you in the s...
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Superstar Ice Hockey

DOS1987 sports
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Crazy Nick's Roger Wilco's Spaced Out Games Pack

DOS1993 action
Crazy Nick’s Roger Wilco’s Spaced Out Games Pack hands the Space Quest janitor a stack of silly mini-games to keep him from accidentally saving the galaxy again. Expect...
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Kingdom: The Far Reaches

Windows XP/98/95Mac OS1995protected adventure
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Monopoly

DOS1985 strategy
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Hamburger Hell

DOS1986remake action
Hamburger Hell from 1986 is one of those titles that practically dares you to ask, “What were they thinking?” The premise is gloriously absurd, and the execution doesn&...
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Bunny Bricks

DOS1993 action
In Bunny Bricks, you play as a rabbit in sunglasses who decides that breaking bricks with a paddle and ball is the most logical response to a kidnapped pet. It's Arkanoid meets Sat...
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Striker

DOS1985 shooter
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Tongue of the Fatman

DOS1989 action
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D-Day: The Beginning of the End

DOS1994 strategy
D-Day: The Beginning of the End is not your average “storm the beach” simulator—it’s a grand strategy title that drops you into the nerve-wracking planning ...
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Teen Agent

DOS1995freeware adventure
Teen Agent is a charming, tongue-in-cheek adventure about a teenager recruited to save the world because, well, why not? With its colorful art, witty dialogue, and delightfully abs...
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Columbus Discovery

DOS1992 puzzle
Columbus Discovery (1992, DOS) is a history-flavored point-and-click adventure where you, as a pixelated Christopher Columbus, set sail to "discover" lands that are already very mu...
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Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

DOSLinuxMac OS1990protected rpg
Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge is a role-playing game (RPG) developed by Sir-Tech and released in 1990. It's the sixth installment in the long-running "Wizardry" series.&nbs...