Abandonware DOS title

Abandonware action games sorted by release date

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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DX-Ball 2

Windows XP/98/951998freeware4.3/5 block breaker, action puzzle
jump-and-bump-02

Jump 'n Bump

DOS1998freeware3.6/5 platform
pharaos-curse-01

Pharoah's Curse

Windows 3.x1998remake3.8/5 platform
wizard-of-wor-98-03

Wizard of Wor 98

DOS1998remake3.8/5 maze
capman-01

Cap Man

Windows XP/98/9519993.6/5 maze
jet-set-willy-remake-02

Jet Set Willy remake

DOS1999freewareremake3.6/5 platform
typing-of-the-dead-02

The Typing of the Dead

Windows XP/98/9519993.3/5 word puzzle, action puzzle
The Typing of the Dead is a unique video game that is essentially a typing version of the classic rail shooter arcade game The House of the Dead. It was first released in 1999 as an arcade machine and later for other platforms.In The Typing of the Dead, players use a keyboard to eliminate oncoming waves of zombies and other creatures by typing word...
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Extreme Shopper

Windows 3.x20002.5/5 platform
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Gal Pani X

Windows XP/98/952000freewareNSFW4.1/5
Gal 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.
auf-wiedersen-monty-rem-01

Auf Wiedersehen Monty

Windows XP/98/952001remake4/5 platform
mario-and-luigi-03

Mario and Luigi

DOS2001remake4.1/5 platform
castle-malvado-02

The Castle of Dr. Malvado

DOS20013.7/5 platform
ultra-mortal-kombat-03

Ultra Mortal Kombat Vendetta

Windows XP/98/952001freeware4/5 fighting
gng-remake-02

Ghosts 'n Goblins remake

Windows2004freewareremake4.3/5 run and gun, platform
pijamarama-01

Pyjamarama

Windows2004remake3.3/5 platform
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Ghostbusters

DOS2006remake4/5
Ghostbusters is a abandoned action game based on the 80s hit movie Ghostbusters. Ghostbusters was released in 2006 as a remake of the game of the same name developed by Activision in 1984 for a number of platforms including C64, Atari 2600, ZX Spectrum.
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Finders Keepers

Windows2007remake3/5 platform
Finders Keepers is an abandoned free platformer game with a medieval setting. It's a remake of the original Finders Keepers, developed by David Jones and released by Mastertronic in 1985 for a number of 8 bit platforms (C64, ZX Spectrum, MSX, Amstrad CPC).
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The Way of the Exploding Fist PC

Windows2008freewareremake4/5 fighting
super-mario-fusion-revival-02

Super Mario Fusion: Revival

Windows2011freewareremake4/5 platform
Super Mario Fusion: Revival is a freeware fan-made game project that aims to combine elements from various classic video games, primarily the Super Mario series and the Sonic the Hedgehog series, into a single game. It's essentially a crossover fan game where players can experience levels and gameplay mechanics inspired by both franchises. The...
bagman-remake-01

Bagman

Windows2013freewareremake3.9/5 platform