Abandonware DOS title

Platformers: jumping and running sorted by release date

Platform games, also known as platformers, are a genre of video games characterized by gameplay focused on navigating a protagonist through a series of platforms and obstacles within a 2D or 3D environment. The main objective in platform games is to progress through levels, often reaching the end or completing specific objectives.

In platform games, players typically control a character who possesses the ability to jump or perform other acrobatic moves. These movements allow the character to traverse platforms, avoid obstacles, and defeat enemies or overcome challenges.

The genre originated in the early days of video gaming, with iconic titles like "Super Mario Bros" and "Donkey Kong" shaping the foundation of platformers. The success of these games led to the growth and diversification of the genre, resulting in a wide range of platform games with unique gameplay mechanics, art styles, and level designs.

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The Amazing Spider-Man

DOS1990 Oxford Digital Enterprises
The Amazing Spider-Man is a side-scrolling action game developed by Oxford Digital Enterprises and published by Paragon Software for MS-DOS, Amiga, and Atari ST. The plot revolves around Spider-Man trying to rescue Mary Jane Watson, who has been kidnapped by his arch-nemesis Mysterio. The game takes place across multiple levels filled with enemies ...
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Tom and the Ghost

DOS1990 Blue Byte Software
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Zeliard

DOS1990 Game Arts
Zeliard is a fantasy platformer - JRPG hybrid with metroidvania gameplay elements developed by Game Arts and released for DOS in 1990. Zeliard is a single-player game.
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Aldo's Assault

DOS1991
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Another World

DOS1991protected Delphine software
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Arctic Adventure

DOS1991 Apogee Software
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Baby Joe in: Going Home

DOS1991 Loriciels
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Commander Keen 4: Secret of the Oracle

DOS1991protected id software
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Commander Keen 5: The Armageddon Machine

DOS1991protected id software
Commander Keen 5: The Armageddon Machine is a science fiction action oriented platform game designed by Tom Hall, developed by id Software and released by Apogee Software in 1991 for DOS only. Commander Keen 5: The Armageddon Machine is part of the Commander Keen game series, specifically it's the second episode of Commander Keen in Goodbye, Galaxy.
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Crystal Caves

DOS1991protected Apogee Software
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Dangerous Dave in the Haunted Mansion

DOS1991protected id software
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Dark Ages Volume I - Prince of Destiny

DOS1991freeware Scenerio Software
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Dark Ages Volume II - The Undead Kingdom

DOS1991freeware Scenerio Software
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Dark Ages Volume III - Dungeons of Doom

DOS1991freeware Scenerio Software
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Duke Nukem

DOS1991 Apogee Software
Duke Nukem was released in 1991 by Apogee Software for MS-DOS, marking the beginning of the Duke Nukem franchise. The game is a side-scrolling action platformer with a sci-fi theme. In this original installment, players control Duke Nukem, a muscular action hero tasked with saving the world from the evil Dr. Proton. Dr. Proton has taken control of ...
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Elvira: the Arcade Game

DOS1991 Flair Software
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Fantasy World Dizzy

DOS1991 Codemasters
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Gods

DOS1991 Bitmap Brothers
Gods is a video game developed by The Bitmap Brothers and initially released in 1991. It is a platformer that combines action and puzzle-solving elements. The game was originally released for various platforms, including the Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS.In Gods, players control a hero navigating through a series of levels filled with enemi...
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Home Alone

DOS1991 Manley Associates
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Joe and Mac Cavemen Ninja

DOS1991 Data East
Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja is a side-scrolling platformer video game developed and released by Data East in 1991. Known as "Joe & Mac" in North America and "Caveman Ninja" in other regions, the game gained popularity for its humorous take on prehistoric themes, cooperative gameplay, and challenging levels.The game is set in a colorful and car...
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Jumpman Lives!

DOS1991remake Apogee Software
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Lone Wolf: The Mirror of Death

DOS1991 Mr. Micro
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Metal Mutant

DOS1991 Silmarils
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Monuments of Mars

DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OS1991freeware Scenerio Software
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Prehistorik

DOS1991protected Titus Interactive
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Prophecy: The Viking Child

DOS1991 Imagitec Design