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Free Enterprise
Windows XP/98/9519964.2/5 simulation
Dehumanizing offices? Check. Depressing environment? Check. No windows in the whole place? Check. Good, I'm ready to exploit my workers and become great entrepreneur. All of this thanks to Free Enterprise, a simulation for Windows by Tsunami Media, published in 1996.
Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries
DOSWindows XP/98/9519964/5 vehicle simulation
The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Rose Tattoo
DOS19964/5 adventure
Z
DOS1996protected4.1/5 strategy
Z is a real-time strategy game developed by The Bitmap Brothers and originally released in 1996 for MS-DOS. It's known for its fast-paced gameplay, humorous style, and distinctive art design.In Z, players control a robot army across various battlefields, aiming to conquer territories and defeat enemy forces. The game features a tongue-in-cheek narr...
Afterlife
DOSWindows XP/98/95LinuxMac1996protected3.7/5 simulation
Afterlife is a simulation strategy game developed and published by LucasArts. It was released in 1996 for Microsoft Windows and later made available on other platforms. The game was designed by Michael Stemmle and was known for its unique take on the simulation genre.Afterlife puts players in the role of a semi-divine being responsible for developi...
Gloriana
DOS19964.2/5 simulation
Ancient Domains of Mystery (ADOM) v1.1
Windows XP/98/95DOSLinux1996freeware3.9/5 rpg
Realms of Arkania 3: Shadows Over Riva
DOS1996protected4/5 rpg
Monster Truck Madness
Windows XP/98/9519964.1/5 racing
Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance
Windows XP/98/9519964.2/5 strategy
F-22 Lightning 2
DOS19964.2/5 vehicle simulation
Jane's Combat Simulations: Advanced Tactical Fighters
DOS19964.2/5 vehicle simulation
Conquest of the New World (Deluxe Edition)
DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected4.2/5 strategy
Conquest of the new world is a turn-based strategy game that lets you control one of 6 different nations in their attempt to colonize the new continent. The gameworld is represented in an isometric point of view. Combat is a mini-game taking place on a battlefield where victory can be achieved by killing enemy troops or capturing the enemy's flag.
Seek and Destroy
DOS19964.2/5 shooter
Seek and Destroy was a shoot'em up published by the well known Epic Megagames in 1996 that tried to change the usual shoot'em up gameplay for the better. Instead of wave after wave of enemies to shoot down, you are given short missions to accomplish with your helicopter or your tank (yes, you can choose). At first, missions could seem a bit repetit...
Crusader: No Regret
DOS1996protected4/5 shooter
Alien Rampage
DOS19964.1/5 shooter
Fantasy General
DOS1996protected4.2/5 strategy
Fantasy General is a hex-based turn-based strategy fantasy wargame. The player can duel either against a computer or a human opponent or even take part in a longer campaign. There are two sides to chose from, one good and one evil, each with unique and colorful units.
The Smurfs
DOSWindows XP/98/9519964.2/5 action
Archimedean Dynasty
DOS1996protected4/5 vehicle simulation
3 Skulls of the Toltecs
DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected4/5 adventure
Emperor of the Fading Suns
Windows XP/98/9519964.1/5 strategy
Tex Murphy: The Pandora Directive
Windows XP/98/95DOSLinuxMac1996protected4/5 adventure
Tex Murphy: The Pandora Directive is the sequel to Under a Killing Moon and the 4th game in the Tex Murphy series. The Pandora Directive is a first-person 3D adventure game set in a dark sci-fi version of the U.S.A., more specifically in a futuristic San Francisco. The Pandora Directive was developed by Access Software and released in 1996 for...
Inner Worlds
DOSLinux19963.7/5 action
Syndicate Wars
DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac1996protected4/5 strategy
Syndicate Wars is the sequel to the much acclaimed Syndicate developed by Bullfrog in its golden years. Like its predecessor, Syndicate Wars is a real-time tactics strategy game set in a cyberpunk dystopian world involving excessive violence, mega-corporations, bleak urban environment. Syndicate Wars also supports a multi-player co-op mode via LAN.
Dogs of War
Windows XP/98/951996demo4.2/5 strategy
The Gene Machine
DOS19963.8/5 adventure
Tomb Raider
DOS1996protected4.1/5 action-adventure
Sensible World of Soccer 96/97
DOS1996protected3.7/5 sports
Toonstruck
Windows XP/98/95DOSLinuxMac1996protected4.1/5 adventure
Legend of the Silver Talisman
DOS1996freeware3.9/5 rpg