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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TwinBlok
DOS1996 block breaker, action puzzle
Home Alone
DOS1991 platform
Xargon
DOS1993freeware platform, run and gun
Zool 2
DOS1994 platform
Digger
DOS1983 maze
Digger is an abandoned action game developed and released by Windmill Software back in 1983 for PC only. Gameplay is a mix of two classics: Dig Dug and Mr. Do!: dig down, get gems, avoid death, reach the next level and so on.
A-Maze
DOS1989 maze
The Amazing Spider-Man
DOS1990 platform
Ugh!
DOS1992
Rad Warrior
DOS1986 metroidvania, platform
The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge!
DOS1989 fighting
Pong v.2.1 clone
DOS1984
Asterix and Obelix
DOS1996 platform
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
DOS1989 platform
The Simpsons
DOS1991 beat 'em up
The Simpsons Arcade Game, developed and published by Konami, is a classic side-scrolling beat-'em-up that became highly popular in arcades during the early '90s. Players take on the roles of the Simpson family members: Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa. Players navigate through levels filled with enemies, rescuing Maggie, who has been kidnappe...
Comix Zone
Windows XP/98/951995 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.
Zool
DOS1992 platform
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.
Dangerous Dave: Dave Goes Nutz!
DOS1995protected platform
Pac-Man
DOS1983 maze
Pac-Man is a classic arcade game created by Namco and first released in Japan on May 22, 1980. It was later released in North America by Midway Games. The game was designed by Toru Iwatani and has become one of the most famous and influential video games of all time. The main goal of Pac-Man is to navigate a maze, eating all the pac-dots (smal...
All Dogs Go to Heaven
DOS1989 action puzzle, word puzzle
Bagman
Windows 10/112013freewareremake platform
Axe of Rage
DOS1989 beat 'em up
J-Bird
DOS1983remake
Arkanoid 2: The Revenge of Doh
DOS1989 block breaker, action puzzle
Dig Dug
DOS1983 maze
Dig Dug is a classic maze arcade action game that was first released by Namco in 1982 as a coin-op and later for a number of other systems. The gameplay of Dig Dug involves digging tunnels through the earth to reach and defeat the various creatures that inhabit the underground maze. The player has an air pump, which he can use to inflate the monste...
Dark Ages Volume III - Dungeons of Doom
DOS1991freeware platform
A Nightmare on Elm street
DOS1989 maze
Altered Beast
DOS1990 beat 'em up
Altered Beast is a classic side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade game developed and published by Sega. It was originally released in arcades in 1988 and later ported to various home consoles, including the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.Players control a resurrected centurion who battles through five levels filled with undead creatures and other mythical beas...
Sango Fighter 2
DOS1995freeware fighting
Montezuma's Revenge
DOS1984 metroidvania, platform
Montezuma's Revenge is a platforming video game that debuted in 1984. It was designed by Robert Jaeger and originally published by Parker Brothers. The game was available on a variety of platforms, including the Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Commodore 64, Apple II, and IBM PC. Players control a character named Panama Joe as he explores the undergrou...
Frogger
DOS1983