Abandonware DOS title

Windows XP/98/95 abandonware games sorted by popularity

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Anachronox

Windows XP/98/952001protected rpg
Anachronox is a 2001 role-playing video game developed by Ion Storm and published by Eidos Interactive with a futuristic, cyberpunk-inspired setting. The game was written and directed by Tom Hall, one of the original developers behind Doom and Quake. The story of Anachronox takes place in a galaxy where technology and magic coexist. The game&r...
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Windows XP/98/952001 action-adventure
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Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

Windows XP/98/95DOSLinuxMac OS2009protected adventure
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The Curse of Monkey Island

Windows XP/98/95Mac OS1997protected adventure
The Curse of Monkey Island is the third installment in the iconic Monkey Island point-and-click adventure series developed by LucasArts. Released in 1997, it introduced a new visual style with hand-drawn cartoon-like animations. This time, Guybrush accidentally curses his beloved, Elaine Marley, by giving her a cursed engagement ring that turn...
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Caesar 3

Windows XP/98/95Mac OS1998protected simulation
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Diablo

Windows XP/98/951996protecteddemo rpg
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Leisure Suit Larry 7: Love for Sail

DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OS1996protecteddemoNSFW adventure
Leisure Suit Larry 7: Love for Sail! is a graphic adventure game developed and published by Sierra On-Line. It is the sixth installment in the Leisure Suit Larry series and was released in 1996. The game was designed by Al Lowe, the creator of the series, and it continued the humorous and adult-themed style that the series is known for. In Love for...
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Virtua Cop

Windows XP/98/951997 shooter
Virtua Cop is a light-gun arcade game released by Sega in 1994, developed by the Sega AM2 division (also known for games like Virtua Fighter). It was a pioneering title in the genre, offering a fully 3D shooter experience with polygonal graphics. In Virtua Cop, players assume the roles of detectives James Cools and Michael Hardy, part of a spe...
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SimCity 3000

Windows XP/98/951999protected simulation
SimCity 3000 is a city-building simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It was released in 1999 as the third major installment in the SimCity series, following SimCity 2000.In SimCity 3000, players take on the role of mayor and are tasked with building and managing a city from the ground up. The game offers more detaile...
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Midtown Madness

Windows XP/98/951999demo racing
Midtown Madness is a car racing game developed by Angel Studios (later known as Rockstar San Diego) and released by Microsoft in 1999 for Windows. Midtown Madness is known for its open-world design, allowing players to explore a virtual representation of Chicago and engage in various racing events and challenges within the city.
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Empire Earth

Windows XP/98/952001protected strategy
Empire Earth is a real-time strategy (RTS) game developed by Stainless Steel Studios and released by Sierra Entertainment in 2001. It's often compared to the "Age of Empires" series due to its similar gameplay mechanics and historical setting. However, "Empire Earth" stands out with its unique concept of spanning the entire history of mankind, from...
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Army Men

Windows XP/98/951998 strategy
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Gal Pani X

Windows XP/98/952000freewareNSFW action
Gal Pani X is an action-puzzle game reminiscent of the classic arcade Qix, developed by D2 and released in 2000 for Windows. Gal Pani X is an adult-themed Doujin game: it was made by fans and wasn't for profit.
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101: The Airborne Invasion of Normandy

Windows XP/98/951998 strategy
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The Ultimate Doom

DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OS1995protected shooter
Ultimate DOOM is an expanded version of the original DOOM (1993), developed by id Software and released in 1995. It includes all three original episodes of DOOM along with a brand-new fourth episode, Thy Flesh Consumed. The game follows the Doomguy, a lone space marine battling his way through hordes of demons after an experiment by the Union ...
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Beyond Divinity

Windows XP/98/952004protected rpg
Beyond Divinity is an action RPG developed by Larian Studios and released in 2004 as the direct sequel to Divine Divinity. It builds on its predecessor’s isometric, real-time combat and party-based exploration. You play as a paladin named Saint Fyodor, bound against his will to a necromancer called Lokien. An ancient ritual links your so...
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Axis and Allies

Windows XP/98/951998 strategy
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SimCity

DOSWindows 3.xWindows XP/98/951989protected simulation
SimCity (or SimCity Classic) is a popular city building simulation in which you, the mayor of a city, have to build a metropolis from the ground up. You can build police and fire departments, assign industrial, residential or commercial areas, manage power distribution, build ports and airports. Grow your city from village to metropolis and try to ...
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Roller Coaster Tycoon 2

Windows XP/98/952002protected simulation
Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 is a simulation game developed by Chris Sawyer Productions and published by Infogrames. It was released in 2002 as the sequel to the original  classic Roller Coaster Tycoon. In Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 players take on the role of an amusement park manager and are tasked with designing, building, and managing their own th...
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Interstate '76

Windows XP/98/951997protected racing
Interstate '76 is a vehicular combat video game developed and published by Activision. It was released in 1997 for Microsoft Windows. The game is set in an alternate history 1976, featuring a stylized 1970s atmosphere with a unique blend of vehicular combat and first-person shooter elements. Players assume the role of a vigilante named Groove ...
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Myst

Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.xMac OS1995protecteddemo adventure
Myst is a classic puzzle-adventure video game that was first released in 1993. It was developed by Cyan, a small independent game development studio. The game was initially released for the Macintosh platform and later ported to other systems, including Windows, PlayStation, and more.Myst is a first-person point-and-click adventure game. Players ex...
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Age of Wonders

Windows XP/98/951999protecteddemo strategy
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Doom 2: Hell on Earth

DOSWindows XP/98/951994protected shooter
Doom 2 is the sequel to the much acclaimed FPS Doom. Doom 2: Hell on Earth is a horror sci-fi first-person shooter created by id Software, (John Carmack, Sandy Petersen, John Romero) set on a hellish Earth invaded by demons. The player must find his way in 32 levels, shooting down monsters and picking up keys in order to unlock new areas.
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The Sims

Windows XP/98/952000 simulation
The Sims, released in 2000, marked the beginning of the iconic life simulation series. Developed by Maxis and designed by Will Wright, the game quickly became a cultural phenomenon and a best-selling title.In The Sims, players create and control virtual characters known as Sims. They can customize their Sims' appearance, personality traits, and asp...
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The Incredible Machine 2

DOSWindows 3.xWindows XP/98/951994 puzzle
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Raptor: Call of the Shadows

DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OS1994protecteddemo shooter
Raptor: Call of the Shadows is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up video game developed by Cygnus Studios and published by Apogee Software. The game was first released in 1994 for MS-DOS and later ported to other platforms. In Raptor, players control a fighter jet through various levels filled with enemy aircraft, ground targets, power-ups and boss...
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Civilization II: Test of Time

Windows XP/98/951999remake strategy
Civilization II: Test of Time is an abandoned turn-based strategy game developed by Atari and released by MicroProse Software in 1999 for Windows. Civilization II: Test of Time is a remake of the cult classic Civilization 2, without the involvement of Sid Meier (the creator of the Civilization franchise). Test of Time includes fantasy and science f...
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Chessmaster 9000

Windows XP/98/95Mac OS2002 strategy
Chessmaster 9000 is a chess game developed by Ubisoft and released in 2002. It's part of the Chessmaster series, which has been around since the 1980s. Chessmaster 9000 was known for its strong chess engine and comprehensive tutorial features, making it popular among both beginners and advanced players. The software also included annotated gam...
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Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Windows XP/98/951998protected strategy
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Beavis and Butt-Head in Virtual Stupidity

Windows XP/98/951995 adventure