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Homey D. Clown
DOS1993 action-adventure
Homey D. Clown is as bizarre as its premise suggests, blending platforming with a sense of humor that does not always land but certainly tries. Released in 1993, it throws you into...
American Challenge: A Sailing Simulation
DOS1986 vehicle simulation
If your idea of high-octane excitement involves wind direction, tacking angles, and sail trim, then American Challenge: A Sailing Simulation is your digital paradise. This 1986 DOS...
Tie Break
DOS1990 sports
Quarantine 2: Road Warrior
DOS1995 racing
Follow the Reader
DOS1992 adventure
Follow the Reader (1992, DOS) is an educational oddity that feels like a kindly librarian discovered the power of DOS and decided to make literacy a competitive sport. You guide wo...
Highway Fighter
DOS1995 racing
Highway Fighter delivers straightforward action with a focus on reflexes and timing. It throws obstacles your way with enthusiasm, expecting you to adapt quickly or face the conseq...
Midwinter 2: Flames of Freedom
DOS1991 strategy
LineWars
DOS1990 shooter
Released in 1990, LineWars delivers straightforward strategic action where players command futuristic forces across minimalist battlefields. Despite its simple presentation, the ga...
Rayman Forever
DOSWindows XP/98/951998protected action
WinFrotz
Windows XP/98/952002freeware application
Xtrek
DOS1991freewareNSFW adventure
Xtrek is a multiplayer-focused space simulation that captures the spirit of cooperative and competitive gameplay long before it became mainstream. Players pilot ships, complete obj...
Quandaries
DOS1997 simulation
Operation Bodycount
DOS1994 shooter
Operation Bodycount sounds subtle, doesn’t it? Released in 1994, this shooter wastes no time letting you know exactly what it’s about: running around and, well, increas...
Devastator
DOS1984 shooter
Back in 1984, Devastator promised arcade-style action on DOS, which is another way of saying “prepare for blocky graphics and relentless difficulty.” It’s a shoot...
Crazy Nick's Parlor Games with Laura Bow
DOS1992 strategy
In Crazy Nick’s Parlor Games with Laura Bow, the famous young detective swaps clues for checkers, backgammon, and card tables. The change of pace is gentle—no bodies to...
Quest for the Unicorn
DOSWindows XP/98/95Linux1990freeware rpg
Dalek Attack
DOS1992 shooter
Dalek Attack is the digital embodiment of Doctor Who’s “run for your life” mantra—except here, you can also shoot back. Playing as the Doctor or one of his ...
The Final Crusade of Kroz
DOS1990freeware action
IndyCar Racing
DOS1993 racing
IndyCar Racing is a racing simulation video game developed by Papyrus Design Group and published by Virgin Interactive. Released in 1993 for MS-DOS, it marked a significant step fo...
Farenheit 451
DOS1984 adventure
Released in 1984 for DOS, Farenheit 451 is one of those early adventure games that feels like it’s constantly judging your typing skills. Loosely inspired by Bradbury’s...
Return of the Phantom
DOS1993protecteddemo adventure
Ever wondered what would happen if The Phantom of the Opera got his hands on a time machine, a vengeful streak, and a point-and-click interface? In Return of the Phantom, you step ...
Street Sports Soccer
DOS1988 sports
Street Sports Soccer (1988, DOS) trades professional pitches for empty lots, with goalposts made of bricks and wild kids chasing glory. It’s messy, fast, and surprisingly end...
Iznogoud
DOS1987 action-adventure
Iznogoud from 1987 adapts the famous comic into an adventure-platform hybrid filled with traps, puzzles, and cartoon mischief. Its humor carries much of the charm, while the gamepl...
Syberia 2
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS2004protected adventure
Syberia 2 is an adventure game developed by Microïds and released in 2004 as a direct sequel to the critically acclaimed Syberia (2002). The story picks up where the firs...
Beyond Divinity
Windows XP/98/952004protected rpg
Beyond Divinity is an action RPG developed by Larian Studios and released in 2004 as the direct sequel to Divine Divinity. It builds on its predecessor’s isometric, real-time...
Armada 2525
DOS1991 strategy
Armada 2525 is what happens when a spreadsheet decides it wants to conquer the galaxy. This is classic 4X strategy with all the bells, whistles, and menus your early '90s heart cou...
Skyfox II: The Cygnus Conflict
DOS1988 vehicle simulation
Klax
DOS1990 puzzle
Klax takes the familiar tile-matching concept and adds speed, pressure, and just enough chaos to keep players constantly on edge. Colored tiles race toward the bottom of the screen...
Xenocide
DOS1990 action
Xenocide is an early example of space combat that leans heavily on atmosphere and tension, even if its technical limitations occasionally get in the way. It tries to create a sense...
Top Secret
DOS1986 adventure






























