Abandonware DOS title

Games based on a novel

Many classic games were based on books, whether novels or short stories. This literary influence brought rich narratives and intricate worlds to the gaming medium. Some notable examples include "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien, which inspired numerous games that explore Middle-earth's epic battles and complex lore. "Rendezvous with Rama" by Arthur C. Clarke provided a foundation for games that delve into the mysteries of space exploration and alien encounters. "The Mist" by Stephen King led to atmospheric horror games that capture the suspense and terror of the original story.
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The Hobbit

DOS1983 Beam Software
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The Hunt for Red October

DOSMac OS1987 Oxford Digital Enterprises
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The mist

DOS1985 Angelsoft
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The Rocketeer

DOS1991 NovaLogic
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The Shadows of Mordor

DOS1988 Beam Software
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The Three Musketeers

DOS1987 Greve Graphics
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The Wizard of Oz

DOS1985 Windham Classics
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Transarctica

DOS1993 Silmarils
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Treasure Island

DOS1985 Byron Preiss Video Productions
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War in Middle Earth

DOS1989 Synergistic Software
War in Middle-earth is a real-time strategy game developed by Synergistic Software and published by Melbourne House. It was released in 1988 for various platforms including the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC.The game is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy world of Middle-earth, specifically focusing on the events depicted in "The Lor...
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War of the Lance

DOS1990protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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William Shatner's TekWar

DOS1995 Capstone
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Zorro

DOS1995 Capstone