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J-Bird

DOS1983remake action
Italicized title: J-Bird. Long before endless runners and mobile time-wasters became fashionable, this quirky little game asked players to guide a determined bird through a maze-li...
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Enigma

DOS1996freeware action
Released in 1996 for DOS, Enigma is what happens when a puzzle game decides it’s not content with simply challenging you—it wants to tease you, mock you, and eventually...
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Encyclopedia of War: Ancient Battles

DOS1988 strategy
If you’ve ever wanted to command armies older than your great-great-great-grandparents, Encyclopedia of War: Ancient Battles is your time machine with a keyboard. Released in...
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Earthworm Jim 2

DOS1996protected action
If the first game was controlled chaos, Earthworm Jim 2 is joyful anarchy. It cranks up the weirdness, throwing genre shifts and unexpected mechanics at the player with gleeful aba...
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Astro Dodge

DOS1982 shooter
Astro Dodge (1982) is basically Frogger — in space. You control a tiny spacecraft tasked with dodging endless waves of meteors, space debris, and possibly your own questionab...
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War of the Lance

DOS1990protected strategy
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Electranoid

DOS1995 action
Electranoid takes the classic Breakout formula, feeds it too much caffeine, and then turns the speed dial to “panic.” This 1995 DOS version is all about reflexes, power...
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Kings of the beach

DOS1988 sports
Beach volleyball rarely received much attention in classic gaming, making Kings of the Beach a refreshing surprise. Fast-paced matches combine accessible controls with enough tacti...
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Ballyhoo

DOS1986 adventure
Come one, come all, to the saddest circus ever pixelated. In Ballyhoo, you're stuck in a depressing carnival trying to solve a kidnapping while dealing with clowns, carnies, and th...
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Knights of the Sky

DOS1990protected vehicle simulation
Knights of the Sky (1990, DOS) throws you into the cockpit of a biplane during WWI, where every dogfight is a dance of death and machine oil. With dynamic campaigns and customizabl...
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Deadline

DOS1982 adventure
Released in 1982, Deadline is one of Infocom’s classic text adventures, and it doesn’t pull punches. You’re a detective with twelve in-game hours to solve a murde...
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Might and Magic 4: Clouds of Xeen

DOS1992protecteddemo rpg
With Might and Magic 4: Clouds of Xeen, the series heads to the colorful world of Xeen, where the sky is bright, the monsters are plentiful, and the sense of adventure is delightfu...
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Sarge

DOS1989 shooter
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Westphaser

DOS1989 shooter
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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...
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Tomahawk

DOS1987 vehicle simulation
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Microsoft Decathlon

DOS1982 sports
Microsoft Decathlon challenges players to compete in ten demanding track-and-field events, including running, jumping, throwing, and several activities specifically designed to mak...
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Galleons of Glory

DOS1990 simulation
Galleons of Glory invites players to sail the high seas in search of fame, fortune, and possibly a few cannonballs heading directly toward their ship. Naval combat games from this ...
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DBGL: DOSBox Game Launcher

Windows Vista/7/82017freeware application
DBGL is a free and open-source frontend for DOSBox available for many platforms, developed in Java.
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Unreal Gold

Windows XP/98/95LinuxMac OS2000 shooter
Unreal Gold is the polished, expanded version of a game that already made a significant impact. Released in 2000, it combines atmospheric exploration with intense action, creating ...
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African Adventure

DOS1997remake adventure
African Adventure is one of those games that feels like it was made during a two-hour layover at the airport - but somehow, it works. Set in the savannah, it combines survival, exp...
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Pictionary: The Game of Quick Draw

DOS1989 strategy
Pictionary: The Game of Quick Draw is a 1989 adaptation of the popular drawing and guessing board game, bringing the creativity and chaos of group play to the computer. Players att...
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The Games: Summer Edition

DOS1988 sports
The Games: Summer Edition is a sports simulation video game developed and published by Epyx, originally released in 1988. The Games: Summer Edition simulates various summer Olympic...
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Wizball

DOS1987 shooter
Wizball is a  shoot 'em up video game developed by Sensible Software and originally released for various home computer platforms in 1987. The game was published by Ocean ...
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Burntime

DOS1993 strategy
Post-apocalyptic survival meets real estate management in Burntime, where the world is ruined, but you still need to hire employees and secure water rights. It’s like Mad Max...
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Super Bomber Blast Beta

DOS1997remake action
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Brutal: Paws of Fury

DOS1995 action
A martial arts tournament starring fluffy animals with serious anger issues? Yes, please. Brutal: Paws of Fury is what happens when someone watches too much kung fu cinema and then...
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Conan: the Cimmerian

DOS1991 rpg
Conan: The Cimmerian lets you brawl your way through the Hyborian Age like a shirtless rage machine with a sword and questionable dialogue. It’s got all the ingredients: dark...