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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The Lost Patrol
DOS19913.8/5 shooting gallery
The Lost Patrol is an abandoned multi-type action game set in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam war. The Lost Patrol was developed by Astros Productions (DOS version) and released by Ocean Software in 1991 for DOS, Amiga and Atari ST.
Epic Pinball
DOSMac OS1993protected3.7/5 pinball
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
DOS19893.7/5 platform
Pinball Illusions
DOS19953.7/5 pinball
Street Fighter
DOS19883.7/5 fighting
Bert and the Snake
DOS1983remake3.7/5
Bushido
DOS19833.7/5 beat 'em up
The Castle of Dr. Malvado
DOS20013.7/5 platform
Zool 2
DOS19943.7/5 platform
Xenocide
DOS19903.7/5
James Pond 2: Codename: RoboCod
DOS19933.7/5 platform
Marble Madness
DOS19873.7/5
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!
DOS1994freeware3.7/5 maze
Inner Worlds
DOSLinux19963.7/5 platform
The Final Crusade of Kroz
DOS1990freeware3.7/5 maze
Pinball Magic
DOS19903.7/5 pinball
Ninja Gaiden
DOS19903.7/5 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
DOS19883.7/5 platform
Bananoid
DOS1991freewareremake3.7/5 block breaker
Crime Wave
DOS19903.7/5 beat 'em up
Silverball
DOS19933.7/5 pinball
Silverball is an abandoned DOS pinball action game developed by Digital Extremes, designed by James Schmalz and published by MicroLeague Multimedia in 1993. Silverball is one of the best pinball games of the 90s published for DOS, part of the Epic Pinball series.
3-Demon
DOS19833.7/5 maze
Fire Power
DOS19883.7/5 tank simulation
Kingdom of Kroz
DOS1988freeware3.7/5 maze
Lollypop
DOS19943.7/5 platform
Push-Push Penguin
Windows XP/98/952004freewareremake3.7/5 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...
The Geekwad: Games of the Galaxy
DOS19933.7/5
TwinBlok
DOS19963.7/5 block breaker, action puzzle
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
DOS19893.7/5 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...
Pac-girl
DOS19823.7/5 maze