The most popular abandonware action games
Action video games are all about speed, fast moving and dexterity. The main action varies according to the kind of game, which can include jumping from platforms, running, beating up other human players or computer controlled adversaries, etc.
If the action is focused on shooting adversaries, the game belongs to the shooter genre. There's also the action-adventure genre, where the action elements are less intense and the gameplay incorporates one or more adventure elements such as inventory management, puzzles and a lot more thinking in general.
There are quite a lot of action sub-genres. In maze games, the action takes place in a labyrinth (the mother of all maze games is Pac-Man). Platformers are action games where you're going to spend most of the time jumping on some kind of platform (Bubbgle Bobble, Prince of Persia). There's also two types of games that involve physical combat: fighting games and beat 'em ups. Fighting games are all about 1 vs 1 combat in a single screen (Street Fighter 2, Mortal Kombat). In beat 'em ups (Golden Axe, Double Dragon) you have to fight hordes of enemies and advance to the next level.
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DOS19914.2/5 id software -
DOS19893.9/5 Psygnosis -
DOS1994protected4.2/5 Apogee Software -
DOS19903.9/5 Distinctive Software -
DOS1991protected3.9/5 Apogee Software -
DOS19844/5 Epyx -
DOS19833.8/5 Namco -
DOS19884.2/5 Technos Japan -
DOS1990NSFW4/5 Topo Soft -
DOSMac19934.1/5 Broderbund -
DOS19924.2/5 Flair Software -
DOS19924.1/5 Epic MegaGames -
DOS19894.2/5 TaitoBubble Bobble is perhaps one of the most popular (and cute!) platform arcade games of all times. The goal of Bubble Bobble is simple: clear each screen from various monsters and reach the final stage. In order to get rid of enemies, dinosaurs Bub and Bob can spit bubbles to trap them, then pop the bubbles to kill them.
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DOS19944.2/5 Blizzard EntertainmentBlackthorne is a sci-fi / fantasy abandoned action platform game designed by Ronald Millar, developed by Blizzard Entertainment (yes, the creators of Diablo and World of Warcraft) and was released by Interplay Productions in 1994 for DOS and Mac. Blackthorne was also published for SNES, Sega 32X, Game Boy Advance and other systems.
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DOS19964.3/5 Capcom -
DOS19924/5 Microids -
DOS19924/5 Bitmap Brothers -
DOS19954.2/5 Epic MegaGames -
DOS19894.3/5 Core DesignRick Dangerous is an action-packed platformer game set in the 1940s. As the fearless explorer Rick, you'll navigate treacherous environments, avoid deadly traps, and defeat enemies to uncover ancient treasures. With retro graphics and challenging gameplay, it's a must-play for platforming enthusiasts.
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DOS19964.2/5 Infogrames -
DOS1993protected4.2/5 Digital Illusions -
DOSLinux19963.7/5 Sleepless Software -
DOS19884.2/5 Midway Manufacturing Company -
DOS1993freeware4.3/5 Apogee Software -
Windows XP/98/952000freewareNSFW4.1/5Gal Pani X is an action-puzzle game reminiscent of the classic arcade Qix, developed by D2 and released in 2000 for Windows. Gal Pani X is an adult-themed Doujin game: it was made by fans and wasn't for profit.
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DOS1993protected4.3/5 Midway Manufacturing CompanyMortal Kombat is one of the most popular 1 on 1 fighting games. No wonder it spawned many sequels. You can play as one of the seven digitized characters and must fight everyone else to the top. One of the distinctive features of Mortal Kombat is the fatality: a special move to finish off the adversary.
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DOS19903.9/5 InfogramesAlpha Waves (also known as Continuum) was the ultimate relaxing experience for PC. As a platform game, Alpha Waves it's an ok game; not bad, not very good, but if you consider the whole relaxing experience, it's worth a try. Alpha Waves stands the test of time, after all these years it's still fairly playable. Try it on a lazy evening and you might...
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DOS1994freeware4.2/5 Diversions Entertainment -
DOS19924/5 id software -
DOS19924.3/5 Egosoft