Abandonware DOS title

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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Silverball

DOS19933.7/5 pinball
Silverball is an abandoned DOS pinball action game developed by Digital Extremes, designed by James Schmalz and published by MicroLeague Multimedia in 1993. Silverball is one of the best pinball games of the 90s published for DOS, part of the Epic Pinball series.
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Xonix

DOS1984remake4/5
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Dangerous Dave in the Haunted Mansion

DOS1991protected4.1/5 platform
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Goody

DOS19873.5/5 platform
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Dig Dug

DOS19833.8/5 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...
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Rampage

DOS19884.2/5
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Double Dragon II: The Revenge

DOS19884.1/5 beat 'em up
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Montezuma's Revenge

DOS19844.2/5 metroidvania, platform
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Gauntlet 2

DOS19894.1/5 maze, dungeon crawl
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Cool Spot

DOS19944.1/5 platform
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Ugh!

DOS19924.2/5
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Night Breed

DOS19904/5
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Duck Tales: The Quest for Gold

DOS19904.1/5 platform
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Magic Pockets

DOS19924/5 platform
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Rick Dangerous 2

DOS19904.2/5 platform
Rick Dangerous 2 is a clear example of a sequel done right. Developed by Core Design and released in 1990 on a plethora of platforms, Rick Dangerous 2 is a classic platform game with a (linear) story. The first levels can be played in any order: an ice cave, Hyde Park in London, a forest and the atomic mud mines. The fifth level will become availab...
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Bananoid

DOS1991freewareremake3.7/5 block breaker
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Jumpman

DOS19844/5 platform
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Blackthorne

DOS19944.2/5 platform
Blackthorne is a sci-fi / fantasy abandoned action platform game designed by Ronald Millar, developed by Blizzard Entertainment (yes, the creators of Diablo and World of Warcraft) and was released by Interplay Productions in 1994 for DOS and Mac. Blackthorne was also published for SNES, Sega 32X, Game Boy Advance and other systems.
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Super Mario Fusion: Revival

Windows2011freewareremake4/5 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...
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Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior

DOS19893.9/5 platform
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Commander Keen 3: Keen Must Die!

DOS1990protected4.2/5 platform
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One Must Fall 2097

DOS1994freeware4.1/5 fighting
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X-Men: Children of the Atom

DOS1997demo4.1/5 fighting
X-Men: Children of the Atom is a fighting video game developed by Capcom and released in arcades in 1994. The game features characters from Marvel Comics' X-Men series, including popular mutants like Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, and Magneto, among others.The gameplay follows traditional fighting game mechanics, with players selecting a character and ...
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Zool

DOS19923.9/5 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.
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Aldo's Adventure

DOS1987remake3.8/5 platform
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Epic Pinball

DOSMac1993protected3.7/5 pinball
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Sango Fighter

Windows XP/98/95DOSLinux1993freeware3.5/5 fighting
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

DOS19924/5 platform
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Pack-Man

DOS1983remake3.4/5 maze