Abandonware DOS title

abandonware games sorted by popularity

dolplhinboat-splash

Dolphin Boating Simulator

DOS1988 sports
Yes, Dolphin Boating Simulator is a real thing, and no, it’s not about dolphins driving boats (sadly). Released in 1988, this oddball DOS sim tasks you with navigating speedb...
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Mychess

DOS1984 strategy
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Lord of Destruction

DOS1994 rpg
Despite its ominous title, Lord of Destruction from 1994 is less about theatrical villainy and more about classic DOS-era ambition. This is a game that wants to be big, dark, and d...
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Global Effect

DOS1992 simulation
Global Effect takes a slightly different angle, blending strategy with a more experimental edge. It’s not always clear what it wants to be, but that’s part of the appea...
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Arrakis

DOS2000 strategy
No relation to Dune (except for being a total rip-off), Arrakis is a homebrew strategy game that feels like a tribute to the sandiest planet in sci-fi. You mine spice, fight vaguel...
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Joyous Rebel

DOS1996freeware rpg
Released in 1996, Joyous Rebel is a lesser-known DOS title that combines action and adventure elements within a colorful fantasy setting. Players guide a determined protagonist thr...
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Shawl

DOS1986 strategy
Shawl (1986, DOS) is a lesser-known title that carries the unmistakable spirit of mid-80s experimentation. With simple graphics and straightforward mechanics, it focuses on tight g...
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The Castle of Dr. Malvado

DOS2001 action
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Demon Blue

DOS1992 action
In this 1992 platformer, you control a small, shaggy blue demon navigating a dungeon filled with enemies. Jump, dodge, and collect items as you progress through levels. It's like p...
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Flightmare

DOS1984freeware shooter
Flightmare turns the simple act of flying into a slightly mischievous obstacle course. Instead of grand realism, it opts for arcade charm, challenging you to navigate tight spaces ...
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Metaltech: Earthsiege

DOS1994 vehicle simulation
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Rotox

DOS1991 shooter
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Wing Commander: Armada

DOS1994protected vehicle simulation
Wing Commander: Armada is space combat simulation game developed by Origin Systems and released by Electronic Arts in 1994 for DOS. Wing Commander: Armada is part of the Wing Comma...
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Backgammon

DOS1986 strategy
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Bubble Trouble

Windows XP/98/951998 action
Here comes another bubble game—but this one packs a punch. Bubble Trouble is a frantic shoot-’em-up where you pop evil bouncing bubbles before they bounce you out of ex...
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Black Hole

DOS1993 puzzle
Black Hole (1993) is a space shooter where you're thrown into the gravitational madness of, you guessed it, a black hole. The physics are wild, the enemies are relentless, and you&...
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NetWars

DOS1993freeware shooter
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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Tangled Tales

DOS1989 rpg
Dungeons & Dragons meets Disney on a sugar rush. Tangled Tales is a bright, humorous RPG that cheerfully pokes fun at fantasy clichés while still serving a solid adventu...
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Uplink: Hacker Elite

Windows XP/98/95LinuxMac OS2001protected simulation
Uplink: Hacker Elite drops you into a digital underworld where your keyboard is your most powerful weapon. Released in 2001, it blends strategy and simulation, tasking you with bre...
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Moonshine Racers

DOS1991 racing
With a name like Moonshine Racers (1991), you already know this isn’t about safe driving. You’re an outlaw hauling contraband, racing through rural landscapes while dod...
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Serve & Volley

DOS1988 sports
Released in 1988, Serve & Volley transformed tennis into a surprisingly entertaining digital pastime. It captured the excitement of the sport without requiring players to understan...
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Seastalker

DOS1984 adventure
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Visions of the Aftermath: The Boomtown

DOS1988 simulation
Visions of the Aftermath: The Boomtown is an abandoned simulation game with role-playing elements developed by Mindscape and released in 1988 exclusively for DOS. Visions of the Af...
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Magnetic Crane

DOS1989 puzzle
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S.D.I.

DOS1989 action
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Fisher-Price Firehouse Rescue

DOS1988 action
Bright colors, friendly faces, and zero existential dread: Fisher-Price Firehouse Rescue knows its audience and delivers exactly what it promises. Designed for younger players, it ...
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MDDClone

Windows Vista/7/8LinuxMac OS2007remake vehicle simulation
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Nobunaga's Ambition 6

DOS1994 strategy
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Gone Fishing

DOS1989 sports
Gone Fishing is exactly what it sounds like, but with that peculiar late-80s DOS charm where even relaxing feels slightly stressful. You cast your line, wait patiently, and then qu...