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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DOS1994 Tsunami Media
Discworld
DOS1995 Perfect Entertainment
I have no Mouth and I Must Scream
DOS1995protected The Dreamers Guild
Prisoner of Ice
DOS1995protected Chaosium Inc.
Shannara
DOS1995protected Legend Entertainment
Touché: The Adventures of the Fifth Musketeer
DOS1995 Clipper Software
William Shatner's TekWar
DOS1995 Capstone
Zorro
DOS1995 Capstone
Discworld 2: Mortality Bytes!
DOS1996 Perfect Entertainment
Callahan's Crosstime Saloon
DOS1997 Legend Entertainment
J.R.R. Tolkien's Riders of Rohan
DOS1997 Papyrus Design Group
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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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 ...