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

DOS19834/5 Beam Software

The Hunt for Red October

DOSMac OS19874.1/5 Oxford Digital Enterprises

The mist

DOS19854/5 Angelsoft

The Rocketeer

DOS19912.8/5 NovaLogic

The Shadows of Mordor

DOS19883.8/5 Beam Software

The Three Musketeers

DOS19873/5 Greve Graphics

The Wizard of Oz

DOS19853.9/5 Windham Classics

Touché: The Adventures of the Fifth Musketeer

DOS19954.1/5 Clipper Software

Transarctica

DOS19933.9/5 Silmarils

Treasure Island

DOS19853.5/5 Byron Preiss Video Productions

War in Middle Earth

DOS19893.9/5 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...