Abandonware DOS title

abandonware games sorted by popularity

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Castle of the Winds

Windows 3.x1993freeware rpg
Castle of the Winds is a fantasy roguelike role-playing game developed by SaadaSoft in the early 1990s. It was designed for Windows 3.x and is notable for being one of the earliest...
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DOS Navigator v 1.5

DOS1991freeware application
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Microsoft FreeCell

Windows XP/98/951991 strategy
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The Blues Brothers

DOS1991 action
The Blues Brothers is a platformer that follows the adventures of Jake and Elwood Blues as they try to put their band back together. The player controls one of the Blues Brothers t...
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Sid Meier's CivNet

Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x1995 strategy
CivNet is a multiplayer adaptation of the original Sid Meier's Civilization game, released in 1995. It was developed and published by MicroProse for MS-DOS and Windows. This versio...
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Bubble Bobble

DOS1989 action
Bubble Bobble is widely regarded as one of the most beloved and charming platform arcade games of all time. The gameplay objective in Bubble Bobble is straightforward: players must...
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Centerfold Squares

DOS1988NSFW puzzle
Let’s be honest—Centerfold Squares (1988) is what happened when someone asked, “What if Qix but hornier?” You draw squares to reveal pixelated images of... ...
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SimuSex

DOS1992NSFW simulation
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Fury of the Furries

DOS1993 action
At first glance, Fury of the Furries looks like a cheerful platform game starring colorful fluffballs. Spend a few minutes with it, however, and you’ll realize those adorable...
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Season of the Sakura

DOS1997NSFW adventure
Season of the Sakura (1997) is what happens when a high school dating sim meets anime melodrama. You play a student navigating the treacherous waters of friendship, love, and quest...
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Bundesliga Manager Professional

DOS1991 sports
Before Football Manager made spreadsheets cool, there was Bundesliga Manager Professional, a game where managing a German football team involved more math than actual football. You...
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Strip Poker Professional: REV B

DOS1995NSFW strategy
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Super Star Wars

DOS1992 shooter
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Dime City

DOS1995NSFW simulation
If Grand Theft Auto had a German uncle who worked in finance, it might look a lot like Dime City. Released in 1995 for DOS, this oddball title blends business simulation with under...
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Gold of the Americas: The Conquest of the New World

DOS1989 strategy
Gold of the Americas: The Conquest of the New World is a strategy game that invites you to rewrite history, usually by making the same mistakes but with more confidence. You manage...
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Ivan 'Iron Man' Stewart's Super Off Road

DOS1990 racing
Ivan 'Iron Man' Stewart's Super Off Road is an abandoned diagonal-down off-road racing game developed by Leland and released by Virgin Interactive in 1990 for DOS, but also publish...
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Fish!

DOS1988 adventure
Yes, it’s called Fish!, and yes, it’s as quirky as the exclamation mark suggests. This is a puzzle-platformer with personality, placing you in surreal environments that...
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Yoot Tower

Windows XP/98/951999 simulation
The spiritual sequel to SimTower, Yoot Tower asks the important question: what if you were god, but only over elevators, sushi bars, and the occasional alien invasion? It’s a...
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Eye of the Beholder 2: The Legend of Darkmoon

DOS1991protecteddemo rpg
Eye of the Beholder II: The Legend of Darkmoon, also released in 1991, takes everything that worked in the original and expands it thoughtfully. The dungeon design is more varied, ...
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The Duel: Test Drive 2

DOS1989 racing
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Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf

DOS1994 shooter
Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf (1994) gives you one helicopter, a desert full of angry enemies, and more explosions than a summer blockbuster. It’s part shooter, part reso...
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Teresa: House Guest

DOS1993NSFW adventure
Teresa: House Guest is an interactive experience that feels like a curious blend of storytelling and voyeuristic curiosity. The narrative unfolds through choices, often leading to ...
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Altered Beast

DOS1990 action
Altered Beast is a classic side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade game developed and published by Sega. It was originally released in arcades in 1988 and later ported to various home co...
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Skyroads

DOS1993freeware racing
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Age of Wonders

Windows XP/98/951999protecteddemo strategy
Mix one part turn-based strategy, one part fantasy novel, add a dash of dragon, and you get Age of Wonders (1999). This is the game where wizards rule, elves sulk in forests, and y...
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PGA Tour golf

DOS1990 sports
PGA Tour Golf is an abandoned golf game - the first in the PGA Tour series - designed by Lee Actor and Dennis Koble, developed by Sterling Silver Software and released by Electroni...
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Double Dragon

DOS1988 action
Before co-op brawlers were everywhere, there was Double Dragon (1988 on DOS). Two brothers, one kidnapped girlfriend, and enough street thugs to populate a small city—that&rs...
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Railroad Tycoon

DOSMac OS1990freeware simulation
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to run a railway empire without getting coal dust all over your clothes, Railroad Tycoon is the place to start. This 1990 classic h...
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Fairy Nights

Windows XP/98/952000NSFW adventure
Fairy Nights (2000) is a late-era fantasy title that leans heavily into charm rather than spectacle. Built for Windows XP, it feels like a cozy bedtime story turned into an interac...
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Panzer Battles

DOS1990 strategy