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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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...
Super Pac-Man
DOS1982 maze
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
DOS1989 platform
Street Fighter
DOS1988 fighting
Bert and the Snake
DOS1983remake
Bushido
DOS1983 beat 'em up
Beats of Rage
DOS2003freeware beat 'em up
The Castle of Dr. Malvado
DOS2001 platform
Zool 2
DOS1994 platform
Ghostbusters
DOS2006remake
Ghostbusters is a abandoned action game based on the 80s hit movie Ghostbusters. Ghostbusters was released in 2006 as a remake of the game of the same name developed by Activision in 1984 for a number of platforms including C64, Atari 2600, ZX Spectrum.
Xenocide
DOS1990
James Pond 2: Codename: RoboCod
DOS1993 platform
Marble Madness
DOS1987
Marble Madness is an abandoned isometric action game designed by Mark Cerny and originally published by Atari as a successful and iconic arcade game. It was later converted for many platform in 1986 and for IBM PCs in 1987 by Atari.
Ant Attack!
DOS1994freeware maze
3-Demon
DOS1983 maze
Frogger Jr.
DOS1984
Inner Worlds
DOSLinux1996 platform
International Ninja Rabbits
DOS1991 beat 'em up
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
DOS1989 platform
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) is an arcade game released in 1989 by Konami. It is based on the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. The game was initially released as a coin-operated arcade game and later adapted for various home gaming platforms. The game follows the adventures of the four anthropomorphic turtles who must emb...
Crime Wave
DOS1990 beat 'em up
Pinball Magic
DOS1990 pinball
Thexder
DOS1987 platform
Ninja Gaiden
DOS1990 beat 'em up
Ninja Gaiden, released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and later to other platforms, is a side-scrolling action-platformer developed by Tecmo. It follows the story of Ryu Hayabusa, a skilled ninja on a quest for vengeance and justice.In the game, players control Ryu as he battles through six acts, each divided into several stage...
Freddy Hardest
DOS1988 platform