The most popular abandonware action games

Action video games are a genre of video games that emphasize physical challenges, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time. These games typically involve fast-paced gameplay, where players control a character who must navigate through a dynamic environment filled with obstacles, enemies, and other challenges. The primary focus is on the player's ability to react quickly and make split-second decisions.

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Jill of the Jungle 2: Jill Goes Underground

DOS19924.1/5 platform

Ghostbusters 2

DOS19893.8/5

Ghostbusters 2 is an abandoned action game based on the movie of the same name, set in New York. Ghostbusters 2 was developed by Dynamix and released by Activision in 1989. It's part of a series of games based on the popular Ghostbuster franchise, being the olny one developed for DOS.

Arkanoid 2: The Revenge of Doh

DOS19894.1/5 block breaker, action puzzle

Tristan Pinball

DOS19914/5 pinball

Home Alone

DOS19913.9/5 platform

Metal Mutant

DOS19914.1/5 platform

Battle Arena Toshinden

DOS19964.2/5 fighting

Battle Arena Toshinden was the first game in the Toshinden series and was originally released for the Sony PlayStation in 1995 and later for DOS. Battle Arena Toshinden introduced 3D graphics to the fighting game genre, allowing characters to move in a three-dimensional space.The game featured a diverse roster of eight playable characters, eac...

Body Blows

DOS19934.2/5 fighting

Body Blows is a 2D fighting game developed and published by Team17, released in 1993. It was initially launched for the Amiga and later ported to MS-DOS. Body Blows was one of the few fighting games to emerge from Europe during the early 1990s and was heavily inspired by the success of games like Street Fighter II. Body Blows features traditio...

Brutal: Paws of Fury

DOS19954/5 fighting

Xargon

DOS1993freeware4/5 platform, run and gun

Lucky Luke

Windows XP/98/9519974.1/5 platform

Lawn Mower

DOS19873.8/5

Comix Zone

Windows XP/98/9519954.2/5 beat 'em up

Comix Zone is a peculiar science fiction and superhero themed action game.It was developed and released by Sega in 1995 for Windows and other platforms. What makes Comix Zone different from other similare titles is that the game world is framed like a comic book.

Pinball Illusions

DOS19953.7/5 pinball

Sango Fighter

Windows XP/98/95DOSLinux1993freeware3.6/5 fighting

J-Bird

DOS1983remake4.1/5

Mario Bros VGA

DOS1990remake3.8/5 platform

Mario Bros VGA is a fan made remake of the original Mario Bros by Nintendo, the game that popularized the character of Mario, the Italian plumber that first appeared in Donkey Kong. Mario Bros VGA is a fixed-screen platform arcade game that truly shines when played in co-op with a friend.

Jumpman

DOS19844/5 platform

Ms. Pac-Man

DOS19843.9/5 maze

Ms. Pac-Man is a classic arcade game released by Midway in 1982 (1984 for DOS) as a follow-up to the original Pac-Man (1980), developed by Namco. While its core gameplay is similar - navigating a maze, eating dots, and avoiding ghosts - there are key differences. Ms. Pac-Man features four distinct maze designs, moving bonus fruits, and mo...

Manic Miner remake

DOS1997remake4/5 platform

Manic Miner is a quintessential platformer game that emerged in the early 1980s, developed by Matthew Smith for the ZX Spectrum. It stands as a hallmark of the 8-bit gaming era, celebrated for its innovative design and enduring charm. This is a quite faithful remake.In Manic Miner, you guide Miner Willy through a series of twenty treacherous cavern...

Pit Fighter

DOS19913.8/5 fighting

Pit Fighter is an arcade-style fighting game that was originally released in arcades in 1990 by Atari Games. It was later ported to various home gaming platforms, including DOS, the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), and others. It was one of the first arcade games to feature digitized live-action charactersThe game is a...

The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge!

DOS19893.9/5 fighting

The Blues Brothers

DOS19914.2/5 platform

The Blues Brothers is a platformer that follows the adventures of Jake and Elwood Blues as they try to put their band back together. The player controls one of the Blues Brothers through various levels, each filled with obstacles, enemies, and puzzles. The ultimate goal is to collect musical notes and instruments to assemble the band. develope...

The Great Giana Sisters

DOS1987remake4/5 platform

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...

Double Dragon II: The Revenge

DOS19884.2/5 beat 'em up

Extreme Pinball

DOS19954.2/5 pinball

Super Mario Fusion: Revival

Windows 10/112011freewareremake4/5 platform

Super Mario Fusion: Revival is a freeware fan-made game project that aims to combine elements from various classic video games, primarily the Super Mario series and the Sonic the Hedgehog series, into a single game. It's essentially a crossover fan game where players can experience levels and gameplay mechanics inspired by both franchises. The...