Abandonware DOS title

The most popular side-scroller games

A side-scroller (or horizontal scrolling) is a video game in which the action is shown in a side perspective and the environment scrolls mainly on an horizontal axis. Characters usually have to move from the left to the right side of the screen to go on in the game.
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The Blues Brothers 2: Jukebox Adventure

DOS1993 Titus Interactive
The Blues Brothers 2: Jukebox Adventure is a video game developed by Titus Interactive and released in 1993. It is a sequel to the original The Blues Brothers game, which was based on the popular 1980 film of the same name. The game was available on several platforms, including the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, and PC. The gam...
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Double Dragon

DOS1988 Technos Japan
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Axe of Rage

DOS1989 Palace Software
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Colorado

DOS1990 Silmarils
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Wings of Fury

DOS1989 Broderbund
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Dangerous Dave

DOS1990protected Softdisk Publishing
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R-Type

DOS1989 Irem Software Engineering
R-Type is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up developed and published by Irem in 1987. The game quickly gained popularity for its challenging gameplay and impressive graphics at the time. R-Type is known for its tough and memorable enemy designs, as well as challenging boss battles. The game features various power-ups that enhance the player...
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Ghosts 'n Goblins remake

Windows 10/112004freewareremake
Ghosts 'n Goblins is an iconic arcade game developed by Capcom, first released in 1985. It’s widely remembered for its challenging gameplay and its distinct horror-fantasy aesthetic. This is a faithful remake.In Ghosts 'n Goblins, players assume the role of Sir Arthur, a brave knight on a perilous quest to rescue Princess Prin-Prin, who has b...
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Dangerous Dave: Dave Goes Nutz!

DOS1995protected Softdisk Publishing
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Titus the Fox

DOS1992protected Titus Interactive
Titus the Fox is a DOS horizontal scrolling platform game developed by Titus Interactive in 1992. As Titus, you have to advance through 15 levels to rescue your beloved Suzy who has been kidnapped. The player can interact with objects by throwing them at foes, or jumping higher. There are bosses at the end of each level and secret rooms spread acro...
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Bio Menace Episode 1: Dr. Mangle's Lab

DOS1993freeware Apogee Software
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The Great Giana Sisters

DOS1987remake
The Great Giana Sisters is a platform video game developed by Time Warp Productions and published by Rainbow Arts. It was originally released in 1987 for the Commodore 64 and other platforms, and later unofficially ported to MS-DOS.The game follows the adventures of two sisters, Giana and Maria, as they journey through a dream world filled with var...
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Xargon

DOS1993freeware Epic MegaGames
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Disney's The Jungle Book

DOSWindows XP/98/951995protected Virgin Interactive
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Brutal Sports Football

DOS1993 Teque
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Prehistorik 2

DOS1993protected Titus Interactive
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Krusty's Super Funhouse

DOS1993 Audiogenic
Krusty's Super Funhouse is an abandoned action game developed by Audiogenic and released by Acclaim Entertainment in 1993 for DOS and for many other platforms, both consoles and home computers. Krusty's Super Funhouse is based on the popular character from The Simpson animated TV series.
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Bad Dudes VS Dragon Ninja

DOS1988protected Data East
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Dark Ages Volume II - The Undead Kingdom

DOS1991freeware Scenerio Software
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Dangerous Dave in the Haunted Mansion

DOS1991protected id software
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Beverly Hills Cop

DOS1990 Tynesoft Computer Software
The Beverly Hills Cop video game by Tynesoft is an action-adventure game based on the popular film franchise starring Eddie Murphy. It was released in 1990 for various home computer platforms, including the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC.In the game, players take on the role of Axel Foley, the wise-cracking detective played by Murphy in...
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Darius Gaiden

Windows XP/98/951998 Taito
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Billy The Kid

DOS1990 Level 9 Computing
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Renegade

DOS1988 Technos Japan
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Game Over

DOS1988 Dinamic Multimedia
Game Over is an abandoned side scrolling shooter/platform game designed by Ignacio Ruiz Tejedor, Pedro Sudón Aguilar, developed and released by Dinamic Multimedia in 1988 for DOS. Game Over isn't exactly one of the best games ever made... be prepared for clunky controls and repetitive level design that may test your patience.
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Zool

DOS1992 Gremlin Graphics / Gremlin Interactive
Zool was to Amiga what Sonic was for Sega consoles: a cool protagonist (a ninja of the Nth dimension!) for a high adrenaline action platformer. Zool was designed by George Allen and published by Gremlin in 1992 and it was an instant success. It was ported for many platforms, DOS included, and followed by Zool 2 in 1993.
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Hocus Pocus

DOS1994protected Apogee Software
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Crystal Caves

DOS1991protected Apogee Software