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Games based on a novel sorted by release date

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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Return to Ringworld

DOS1994 Tsunami Media
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Discworld

DOS1995 Perfect Entertainment
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I have no Mouth and I Must Scream

DOS1995protected The Dreamers Guild
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Prisoner of Ice

DOS1995protected Chaosium Inc.
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Shannara

DOS1995protected Legend Entertainment
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William Shatner's TekWar

DOS1995 Capstone
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Zorro

DOS1995 Capstone
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Discworld 2: Mortality Bytes!

DOS1996 Perfect Entertainment
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Callahan's Crosstime Saloon

DOS1997 Legend Entertainment
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J.R.R. Tolkien's Riders of Rohan

DOS1997 Papyrus Design Group
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Dune 2000

Windows XP/98/951998 Westwood Studios
Dune 2000 is an abandoned science fiction classic real-time strategy game based on the popular Dune franchise. The Dune "universe" took form in the books of science fiction writer Frank Herbert and went on to include movies, TV series, comics, and of course video games. Dune 2000 is one of the finest RTS of its era; it was developed by We...
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Arrakis

DOS2000
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Dune Generations

Windows XP/98/952002canceled Cryo Interactive Entertainment
Dune Generations was a canceled 3D MMO strategy game set in the Dune universe that was never published. Dune Generations was in development by Cryo Interactive Entertainment, but it was canceled in 2002 when the company filed for bankruptcy. As of 2002 the game was still in the alpha stage; what's left are some screenshots ...