Abandonware action games sorted by title, from Z to A

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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Donkey Kong

DOS19834/5

DJ Puff

DOS19933/5 platform

Disney's The Jungle Book

DOSWindows XP/98/951995protected4.2/5 platform

Disney's Aladdin

DOS19944.2/5 platform

Dilbert's Desktop Games

Windows XP/98/9519974.2/5

Digger

DOS19834.3/5 maze

Digger is an abandoned action game developed and released by Windmill Software back in 1983 for PC only. Gameplay is a mix of two classics: Dig Dug and Mr. Do!: dig down, get gems, avoid death, reach the next level and so on.

Dig Dug

DOS19833.8/5 maze

Dig Dug is a classic maze arcade action game that was first released by Namco in 1982 as a coin-op and later for a number of other systems. The gameplay of Dig Dug involves digging tunnels through the earth to reach and defeat the various creatures that inhabit the underground maze. The player has an air pump, which he can use to inflate the monste...

Demon Stalkers

DOS19893.6/5 maze, dungeon crawl

Demon Blue

DOS19924.1/5 platform

Death Sword

DOS19883.9/5 fighting

Death Sword (also known as Barbarian in Europe), is a fighting game developed by Palace Software, set in a fantasy world full of huge sword-wielding barbarians. Compared to modern brawlers, Death Sword gameplay may seem slow, but at the time it was considered adequate. Instead of rushing into multiple chain combos, the slow pace allow the players t...

David's Kong

DOS1984remake3.3/5

Dark Castle

DOS19873.5/5 platform

Dark Ages Volume III - Dungeons of Doom

DOS1991freeware3.9/5 platform

Dark Ages Volume II - The Undead Kingdom

DOS1991freeware3.6/5 platform

Dark Ages Volume I - Prince of Destiny

DOS1991freeware4/5 platform

Dangerous Streets

DOS19943.5/5 fighting

Dangerous Dave: Risky Rescue

DOS1993protected4.1/5 platform

Dangerous Dave: Dave Goes Nutz!

DOS1995protected3.3/5 platform

Dangerous Dave in the Haunted Mansion

DOS1991protected4.1/5 platform

Dangerous Dave

DOS1990protected4/5 platform

Crystal Caves

DOS1991protected3.9/5 platform

Crime Wave

DOS19903.7/5 beat 'em up

Crazy Nick's Roger Wilco's Spaced Out Games Pack

DOS19933.5/5

Cougar Force

DOS19903.9/5 beat 'em up, racing: motorcycle, flight simulation

Cosmo's Cosmic Adventures

DOS1992protected4.1/5 platform

Cool Spot

DOS19944.1/5 platform

Commander Keen: Keen Dreams

DOS19924/5 platform

Commander Keen 6: Aliens Ate my Baby Sitter!

DOS19914.1/5 platform

Commander Keen 5: The Armageddon Machine

DOS1991protected4/5 platform

Commander Keen 5: The Armageddon Machine is a science fiction action oriented platform game designed by Tom Hall, developed by id Software and released by Apogee Software in 1991 for DOS only. Commander Keen 5: The Armageddon Machine is part of the Commander Keen game series, specifically it's the second episode of Commander Keen in Goodbye, Galaxy.