Abandonware DOS title

The most popular abandonware shooter games

Shooter video games are all about shooting targets and avoiding being shot down. The kind of game is often defined by the player perspective (FPS stands for First Person Shooter, TPS stands for Third Person Shooter), or by gameplay: shoot'em up, run and gun, shooting gallery.
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Westphaser

DOS1989 shooting gallery, shoot 'em up
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Terminal Terror

DOS1994 first-person shooter
Terminal Terror throws you into a first-person maze filled with enemies and confusion, delivering a raw and somewhat chaotic shooter experience. The corridors feel endless, and the...
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Hoverforce

DOS1990 first-person shooter
Hoverforce takes flight combat and wraps it in a futuristic package that feels both ambitious and slightly experimental. Released in 1990, it lets you pilot a hovercraft through mi...
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Roller Coaster Rumbler

DOS1989 rail shooter
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Meteors

DOS1989 shoot 'em up
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The Untouchables

DOS1989 run and gun
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Secret Agent: The Escape

DOS1996 first-person shooter
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Netherworld

DOS1990 shoot 'em up
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LineWars 2

DOS1994 shoot 'em up, space simulation
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Chopper Duel

DOS1993freeware shoot 'em up
Think Top Gun but with less Tom Cruise and more pixelated explosions. Chopper Duel pits you against a friend (or the AI) in one-on-one rotorcraft carnage. It’s fast, twitchy,...
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Transland

DOS1996 first-person shooter
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Prince of Evil

DOS1993
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CHAMP Galaxia

DOS1996 shoot 'em up
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Vaxine

DOS1991 first-person shooter
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Thunderblade

DOS1989 shoot 'em up
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Sarge

DOS1989 shoot 'em up
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Soviet

DOS1990 shoot 'em up, vehicular combat
Released in 1990 for DOS, Soviet is a cold war thriller that plays out like an interactive spy novel. You’re an American journalist turned reluctant agent, caught in a tangle...
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Sirwood

DOS1990 run and gun
Sirwood throws you into a fantasy kingdom where the trees are friendlier than some of the locals. Half strategy, half adventure, it's the kind of game that expects you to think, pl...
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XQuest

DOS1994remake shoot 'em up
XQuest offers a blend of action and exploration, creating a gameplay loop that feels both dynamic and rewarding. It encourages players to experiment, try different approaches, and ...
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Mystical

DOS1990protected run and gun
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Space Miner

DOS1983 shoot 'em up
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Crossbow: The Legend of William Tell

DOS1990 shooting gallery
In Crossbow: The Legend of William Tell, you’re not just a heroic archer—you’re a babysitter for an entire group of reckless companions who have an uncanny talent...
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Last Duel: Inter Planet War 2012

DOS1989 shoot 'em up, vehicular combat
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Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper

DOS1989 run and gun
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Rotox

DOS1991 shoot 'em up
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NetWars

DOS1993freeware space combat
NetWars, developed by Novell, is a 3D space shooter video game originally released in 1993 for DOS. NetWars was designed primarily as a promotional tool to demonstrate the networki...
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Kaeon

DOS1992 shoot 'em up
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Operation Harrier

DOS1990 shoot 'em up, flight simulation
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Xenopods

DOS1991 shoot 'em up
Xenopods offers a quirky take on space exploration, combining elements of strategy and action in a way that feels both unusual and oddly charming. You control small pods navigating...
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Xerix II: The Caverns of Mars

DOS1994 shoot 'em up
Xerix II: The Caverns of Mars is a vertical shooter that embraces chaos with enthusiasm, filling the screen with enemies, obstacles, and just enough space for you to survive. The p...