The best 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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Ghostbusters 2
DOS1989
Ghostbusters 2 is an abandoned action game based on the movie of the same name, set in New York. Ghostbusters 2 was developed by Dynamix and released by Activision in 1989. It's part of a series of games based on the popular Ghostbuster franchise, being the olny one developed for DOS.
Jill of the Jungle 3: Jill Saves the Prince
DOS1992 platform
Avoid the Noid
DOS1989
BC's Quest for Tires
DOS1984
Satan
DOS1989 platform
Sword of Honour
DOS1993 beat 'em up
Temple of Kroz
DOS1990freeware maze
Wizard of Wor 98
DOS1998remake maze
Pit Fighter
DOS1991 fighting
Pit Fighter is an arcade-style fighting game that was originally released in arcades in 1990 by Atari Games. It was later ported to various home gaming platforms, including DOS, the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), and others. It was one of the first arcade games to feature digitized live-action charactersThe game is a...
Mario Bros VGA
DOS1990remake platform
Mario Bros VGA is a fan made remake of the original Mario Bros by Nintendo, the game that popularized the character of Mario, the Italian plumber that first appeared in Donkey Kong. Mario Bros VGA is a fixed-screen platform arcade game that truly shines when played in co-op with a friend.
Pac-in-Time
DOS1993 platform
Pac-in-Time is an abandoned action side-scrolling platformer game developed by Kalisto Entertainment and released by Mindscape in 1993 for DOS. Pac-in-time was but also published for other platforms such as Amiga, Game Boy, Mac, SNES. Pac-in-Time is essentially Fury of the Furries reskinned with Pac-Man as the main character.
Who framed Roger Rabbit
DOS1988
Night Hunter
DOS1988 platform
Beyond the Black Hole
DOS1989
Monty Python's Flying Circus
DOS1991
Pinball Illusions
DOS1995 pinball
Vynil Goddess from Mars
DOS1995 platform
Beast
DOS1984 maze
Dark Castle
DOS1987 platform
Glider 4.0
Windows 3.xMac OS1994
Krusty's Super Funhouse
DOS1993 platform
Krusty's Super Funhouse is an abandoned action game developed by Audiogenic and released by Acclaim Entertainment in 1993 for DOS and for many other platforms, both consoles and home computers. Krusty's Super Funhouse is based on the popular character from The Simpson animated TV series.
Bubble Pop
DOS1997 platform
Bubble Pop by Software of Sweden is a platform game that follows the classic bubble-popping mechanics similar to other popular games in the genre (Bubble Bobble...). Bubble Pop was published in 1997 by Webfoot Technologies for DOS only.
Bunny Bricks
DOS1993 baseball, block breaker
Epic Pinball
DOSMac OS1993protected pinball
Horror Zombies from the Crypt
DOS1990 platform
Horror Zombies from the Crypt is a platform game released in 1990 by Millennium Interactive for the Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS platforms. The game is heavily inspired by 1950s horror movies, both in atmosphere and design, offering a mix of dark humor and gothic horror. The story centers around Count Frederick Valdemar, who lives in a mansion ...
Luigi and Spaghetti
DOS1992 platform
Mighty Bomb Jack
DOS1990 platform
PC*Bert
DOS1997freeware
Push-Push Penguin
Windows XP/98/952004freewareremake maze
Push-Push Penguin is an expanded version of the classic Sega's 1982 arcade game Pengo, incorporating features like power-ups, a combo system, and a more diverse array of enemies, breathing new life into Sega's original concept. According to the Freeware Database, among the many Pengo remakes, Push Push Penguin stands out as the best, offering minor...
Spiritual Warfare
DOS1993protected maze, JRPG