The most popular multi-directional scroller games
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Dark Reign: The Future of War
Windows XP/98/951997protected4.1/5 Auran Games
The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici
DOSMac1996protected3.9/5 Blue Byte Software
Command & Conquer: Sole Survivor
Windows XP/98/9519973.8/5 Westwood Studios
Total Annihilation Kingdoms
Windows XP/98/951999protected4.1/5 Cavedog Entertainment
Darklands
DOSLinuxWindows XP/98/95Mac1992protected4/5 MicroProse Software
Darklands was a unique historical isometric RPG that mixed real historical data from medieval Germany during the 15th century with a touch of folklore and fantasy. Unfortunately it was also the only Microprose RPG of that kind and beauty. The original game box contained a huge manual with info on european folklore (including the live...
Alpha Centauri
Windows XP/98/951999protected4/5 Firaxis Games
Afterlife
DOSWindows XP/98/95LinuxMac1996protected3.7/5 LucasArts
Afterlife is a simulation strategy game developed and published by LucasArts. It was released in 1996 for Microsoft Windows and later made available on other platforms. The game was designed by Michael Stemmle and was known for its unique take on the simulation genre.Afterlife puts players in the role of a semi-divine being responsible for developi...
Arrakis
DOS20003.9/5
Z
DOS1996protected4.1/5 Bitmap Brothers
Z is a real-time strategy game developed by The Bitmap Brothers and originally released in 1996 for MS-DOS. It's known for its fast-paced gameplay, humorous style, and distinctive art design.In Z, players control a robot army across various battlefields, aiming to conquer territories and defeat enemy forces. The game features a tongue-in-cheek narr...
Halloween Harry
DOS1993freeware4.2/5 Interactive Binary Illusions
Halloween Harry is a DOS science fiction multi-directional scroller shooter game. Halloween Harry - later renamed Alien Carnage - was published by Apogee, developed by Interactive Binary Illusions and designed by John Passfield and Robert Crane.
A-Train
DOSMac19924.1/5 Artdink
Solar Winds 2: Galaxy
DOS19933.9/5 Stone Interactive Media
Times of Lore
DOS19894.1/5 Origin Systems
Times of Lore is an abandoned action RPG designed by Chris Roberts, developed and released by Origin Systems in 1989 for DOS and many more 8 bit and 16 bit platforms. Compared to Ultima (the much more popular franchise also by Origin) Times of Lore is a washed down RPG, more similar to a NES game. In fact, Roberts was inspired by The Legend of Zelda.
Warlords 2
DOS19934.1/5 SSG Strategic Studies Group
Gauntlet 2
DOS19894.1/5 Atari
Alien Syndrome
DOS19894.3/5 Sega
NetHack - Falcon's Eye
Windows XP/98/952001freeware3.8/5
Crusader: No Regret
DOS1996protected4/5 Origin Systems
Al-Qadim: The Genie's Curse
DOS1994protected3.8/5 Cyberlore studios
Alien Breed: Tower Assault
DOS1994protected4.2/5 Team 17
Alien Breed
DOS1993protected3.6/5 Team 17
Syndicate
DOS1993protected4.2/5 Bullfrog
Cannon Fodder
DOS1994protected4.2/5 Sensible Software
Ultima 8: Pagan
DOSMac1994protected4.2/5 Origin Systems
Army Men 2
Windows XP/98/951998protected4/5 The 3DO Company
Railroad Tycoon Deluxe
DOS19934.1/5 MicroProse Software
Monster Bash
DOS1993protected3.3/5 Apogee Software
Escape from Hell
DOS19904/5 Electronic Arts
Uncharted Waters
DOS19904.1/5 KOEI
Seek and Destroy
DOS19964.2/5 Safari Software
Seek and Destroy was a shoot'em up published by the well known Epic Megagames in 1996 that tried to change the usual shoot'em up gameplay for the better. Instead of wave after wave of enemies to shoot down, you are given short missions to accomplish with your helicopter or your tank (yes, you can choose). At first, missions could seem a bit repetit...