The best modem games
Games supporting modem play can be played by multiple players on PCs connected using... guess what?... a modem. Back in the day, being able to play via modem didn't involve Internet at all.
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Evasive Action
DOS1993 Particle Systems
Cave Wars
DOS1996
Dominium
DOS1992 Microids
Car and Driver
DOS1992 Lerner Research
Pacific General
Windows XP/98/951997protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games
DOS1996protected Sir-tech Software
Blood
DOS1997protected Monolith Productions
Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
DOS2001protected Troika Games
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura is a classic role-playing game developed by Troika Games and published by Sierra On-Line. It was released in 2001 for Microsoft Windows. The game is set in a unique steampunk fantasy world where magic and technology coexist, often in conflict.Players assume the role of a customizable protagonist who starts ...
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Dark Forces II
Windows XP/98/951997protected LucasArts
F29 Retaliator
DOS1990protected Digital Image Design
Atomic Bomberman
Windows XP/98/951997 Interplay Productions
Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance
Windows XP/98/951996 Synergistic Software
Midtown Madness
Windows XP/98/951999demo Angel Studios
Midtown Madness is a car racing game developed by Angel Studios (later known as Rockstar San Diego) and released by Microsoft in 1999 for Windows. Midtown Madness is known for its open-world design, allowing players to explore a virtual representation of Chicago and engage in various racing events and challenges within the city.
Magic: The Gathering
Windows XP/98/951997 MicroProse Software
Magic: The Gathering (sometimes also referred as Shandalar) is an abandoned strategy game based on the popular collectible card game Magic: The Gathering, developed and released by MicroProse Software for Windows in 1997. MTG is set on the fictional plane of Shandalar. You can play a single-player campaign or simply play duels against computer oppo...
Witchaven
DOSWindows XP/98/951995protected Capstone
Witchaven is an abandoned fantasy first-person shooter (or "slasher", since you'll wield melee weapons) developed by Capstone and released by IntraCorp in 1995 for DOS and Windows. Witchaven includes RPG elements such as experience and leveling your character but it's primarily an action game with swords and spells.
Descent
DOS1995protecteddemo Parallax Software
Descent is a first person shooter with a unique six degree of freedom gameplay developed by Parallax Software and released by Interplay Productions in 1995.. You control a spaceship and must pilot it in a mine, through a series of 3d levels. The goal of the game is to find a series of keys, shoot down enemy ships and find your way to the next level.
Transport Tycoon
DOS1994 Chris Sawyer Productions
Transport Tycoon is a business simulation game that puts the player at the head of a transport company to compete against rival companies. The player can build stations, airports, railroads to transport passengers, mail and various goods using trucks, trains and planes. The game became a cult and a few talented fans created some of the best remakes...
Hard Drivin' 2
DOS1990 Atari
Star Trek: Starfleet Command
Windows XP/98/951999protected Interplay Productions
Tyrian 2000
DOS1999freeware Eclipse Software
Tyrian 2000 is an old DOS science fiction classic shoot'em up, developed by Eclipse Software and designed by Alexander Brandon, Jason Emery, Daniel Cook. Tyrian 2000 is one of the most popular shoot'em ups ever published for DOS and it's still remembered by retro gaming fans to this day.
Knights of the Sky
DOS1990protected MicroProse Software
Myth: The Fallen Lords
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS1997 Bungie
Tempest 2000
DOS1996remake Atari
Tempest 2000 is a video game developed by Llamasoft and published by Atari Corporation. It was released in 1994 for DOS, Mac, the Atari Jaguar console, etc. Tempest 2000 is an enhanced remake of the original Tempest, which was released in arcades in 1981.In Tempest 2000, players control a claw-shaped ship that moves around the edges of geometric sh...
Warcraft: Orcs and Humans
DOS1994protecteddemo Blizzard Entertainment
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans is the first real-time fantasy strategy game from Blizzard Entertainment. Two separate story lines (Orcs and Humans) evolve with 12 scenarios per side telling the tale of the battle for the Kingdom of Azeroth. Players must mine gold and chop wood in order to construct buildings and create units. Each side tries to destro...
Hexen: Beyond Heretic
DOS1995protected Raven Software
Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness
DOS1995protected Blizzard Entertainment
Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries
DOSWindows XP/98/951996 Activision
MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries is a standalone expansion to MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat, released in 1996 by Activision. Part of the larger BattleTech universe, the game puts players in control of a customizable BattleMech as they assume the role of a freelance mercenary pilot in the turbulent 31st century. MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries introd...
Wacky Wheels
DOS1994protected Apogee Software
Virtua Cop
Windows XP/98/951997 Sega
Virtua Cop is a light-gun arcade game released by Sega in 1994, developed by the Sega AM2 division (also known for games like Virtua Fighter). It was a pioneering title in the genre, offering a fully 3D shooter experience with polygonal graphics. In Virtua Cop, players assume the roles of detectives James Cools and Michael Hardy, part of a spe...
Army Men
Windows XP/98/951998 The 3DO Company