Abandonware DOS title

abandonware games sorted by popularity

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Dragon World

DOS1984 adventure
Dragon World (1984) might sound like the precursor to a sprawling epic RPG, but it’s actually more of a board-game-style fantasy experience. Less “slay the dragon with ...
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La Colmena

DOS1992NSFW strategy
Released in 1992, La Colmena is a curious adaptation of Camilo José Cela’s novel, and it wears its literary roots proudly. Rather than focusing on traditional gameplay...
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Nyet

DOS1988freeware puzzle
Before Tetris conquered the world, Nyet gave DOS users their own block-stacking fix. It’s essentially a clone, but with its own quirks and rough edges — the kind of thi...
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Jetset

DOS1982 vehicle simulation
_Jetset_, released in 1982, belongs to the pioneering era of computer gaming when developers worked wonders with limited technology. The game combines arcade-style action with fast...
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O-Pong

DOS1996 action
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Designasaurus

DOS1988 simulation
In 1988, kids with floppy disks instead of smartphones got Designasaurus, a quirky blend of education and prehistoric fantasy. The premise: design your own dinosaur and see if it s...
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Fire Power

DOS1988 action
Few titles announce their intentions as clearly as Fire Power. This is top-down tank warfare with all the subtle grace of a marching band in a library. You roll into battle, shells...
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Le Fetiche Maya

DOS1989 action-adventure
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Styx

DOS1984 action
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The Cool Croc Twins

DOS1992 action
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Murder in the Atlantic

DOS1988 simulation
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Champion of the Raj

DOS1991 strategy
Colonialism meets turn-based strategy in Champion of the Raj, where you attempt to conquer India with charm, cunning, and the occasional elephant race. It’s part political si...
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Livingstone 2

DOS1989 action
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Core War Plus

DOS1984 strategy
In Core War Plus, programming isn’t just for making spreadsheets—it’s for virtual combat. You write tiny programs that battle for control of computer memory, turn...
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Dusk of the Gods

DOS1991 rpg
Before open-world RPGs let you be anyone, Dusk of the Gods made you a literal Viking demigod with a bad temper and worse manners. Released in 1991, it blends Norse mythology with t...
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The Usurper

DOS1989 adventure
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European Championship 1992

DOS1992 sports
European Championship 1992 captures football in a raw, almost scrappy form. This isn’t about realism or presentation; it’s about getting the ball forward and hoping for...
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Bert and the Snake

DOS1983remake action
In Bert and the Snake, you are Bert. And yes, there's a snake. That’s the plot. It’s a maze game from a time when naming conventions were refreshingly honest and graphi...
on-the-ball-04

On The Ball

DOS1993 sports
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Vaxine

DOS1991 shooter
monopoly-04

Monopoly

DOS1985 strategy
stationfall-01

Stationfall

DOS1987 adventure
melody-maker-3-01

Melody Maker 3

DOS1992 application
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Commando Enhanced

DOS1998remake shooter
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Shannara

DOS1995protected adventure
Shannara (1995, DOS) adapts the beloved fantasy world into a point-and-click adventure steeped in prophecy, magic, and earnest heroism. Drawing from the novels by Terry Brooks, it ...
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LineWars

DOS1990 shooter
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Air Strike USA

DOS1990 vehicle simulation
Released in 1990, Air Strike USA is what you'd get if Top Gun had a baby with a Saturday morning cartoon. You pilot a heavily armed jet through side-scrolling skies, shooting down ...
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Roller Coaster Rumbler

DOS1989 shooter