Abandonware DOS title

abandonware games sorted by popularity

predator2-01

Predator 2

DOS1991 shooter
Adapting movies into games is always tricky, but Predator 2 gives it a shot with mixed results. You play as a cop cleaning up the mean streets while occasionally being stalked by t...
davids-kong-02

David's Kong

DOS1984remake action
Long before fan-made clones flooded the internet, there was David's Kong (1984). It’s a straight-up Donkey Kong knockoff, but with enough quirks to make you smile. The premis...
rotox-06

Rotox

DOS1991 shooter
Murder_on_The_Zinderneuf-03

Murder on the Zinderneuf

DOS1984 simulation
cougar-force-01

Cougar Force

DOS1990 action
Cougar Force feels like the ’80s exploded into a side-scrolling action game. Big guns, big hair, and bigger explosions define this run-and-gun romp where subtlety is for othe...
robot-odissey-01

Robot Odissey

DOS1985 strategy
batalia-splash

Batalia

DOS1986 shooter
Batalia (1986) is what happens when war games and spreadsheet programs fall in love. This early DOS strategy title throws you into tactical battles with graphics that would struggl...
rad-warrior-04

Rad Warrior

DOS1986 action
shadowforce-06

ShadowForce

DOS1994 adventure
ShadowForce (1994, DOS) is what happens when someone decides subtlety is overrated and replaces it with explosions. This tactical action romp drops you into a near-future mess of m...
opong-splash

O-Pong

DOS1996 action
nyet-03

Nyet

DOS1988freeware puzzle
Before Tetris conquered the world, Nyet gave DOS users their own block-stacking fix. It’s essentially a clone, but with its own quirks and rough edges — the kind of thi...
triple-triad-03

Triple Triad Gold

Windows XP/98/952000freeware strategy
For those who got hopelessly addicted to the card game inside Final Fantasy VIII, Triple Triad Gold (2000) was like someone saying, “Here, now you can ruin your productivity ...
subwar2050-01

Subwar 2050

DOS1993 vehicle simulation
the-war-engine-05

The War Engine

Windows XP/98/952001 strategy
xquest-03

XQuest

DOS1994remake shooter
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 ...
cascade-01

Cascade

DOS1990 puzzle
Remember those endless, hypnotic tile-matching games before Candy Crush hijacked your aunt’s phone? Cascade was already there, dropping blocks and breaking combos like it inv...
re-elect-jfk-06

Reelect JFK

Windows 3.x1994 simulation
amarillo-slim-7card-01

Amarillo Slim's 7 Card Stud

DOS1992 strategy
star-trek-combat-arena-04

Star Trek Combat Arena

DOS1989 shooter
If Star Trek Combat Arena had a motto, it would be “talk diplomacy later.” Released in 1989 for DOS, this game tossed Starfleet’s peaceful ideals right out the ai...
silly-master-blaster-03

Silly Master Blaster

DOS1985 action
mad-mix-02

Mad Mix

DOS1988 action
meteors-05

Meteors

DOS1989 shooter
designasaurus-01

Designasaurus

DOS1988 simulation
In 1988, kids with floppy disks instead of smartphones got Designasaurus, a quirky blend of education and prehistoric fantasy. The premise: design your own dinosaur and see if it s...
firepower-pc-02

Fire Power

DOS1988 action
Few titles announce their intentions as clearly as Fire Power. This is top-down tank warfare with all the subtle grace of a marching band in a library. You roll into battle, shells...
quest-for-the-unicorn-02

Quest for the Unicorn

DOSWindows XP/98/95Linux1990freeware rpg
iznogoud-01

Iznogoud

DOS1987 action-adventure
last-mission-opera-02

The Last Mission

DOS1987 action
lyle-cube-sector-01

Lyle in Cube Sector

Windows XP/98/952006 action-adventure
Lyle in Cube Sector (2006, Windows) looks like it fell out of a lost NES cartridge and landed straight on your hard drive. This indie metroidvania has you tossing cubes, exploring ...
interphase-01

Interphase

DOS1989 shooter