The best 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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Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure
Windows XP/98/9519954.1/5 platform
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is a platform video game that was originally released in 1994. It is a sequel to the classic 1982 game Pitfall! but features updated graphics and gameplay mechanics. The game was developed by Activision and initially released for various platforms, including PC, the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNE...
Jetpack
DOS1993freeware4.1/5 platform
Jetpack is a classic 2D platformer video game developed by Adept Software and released for MS-DOS computers in 1993. Created by Adam Pedersen, it became popular for its addictive gameplay, simplicity, and level editor feature, allowing players to design and share their own levels.In Jetpack, players control a character equipped with a jetpack, navi...
Toobin
DOS19894.1/5
Toobin is an abandoned action game developed by Domark Software and released in 1989. Toobin runs on DOS but was also published for Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Game Boy Color, MSX, NES, ZX Spectrum. It's a conversion from a popular arcade game (at the time).
Duck Tales: The Quest for Gold
DOS19904.1/5 platform
J-Bird
DOS1983remake4.1/5
Bomberman
DOS19924.1/5 maze
Cool Spot
DOS19944.1/5 platform
Demon Blue
DOS19924.1/5 platform
Mine Shaft
DOS19834.1/5 maze
S.D.I.
DOS19894.1/5
Time Slaughter
DOS1996freeware4.1/5 fighting
Gal Pani X
Windows XP/98/952000freewareNSFW4.1/5
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.
Duke Nukem
DOS19914.1/5 platform, run and gun
Duke Nukem 1 was released in 1991 by Apogee Software for MS-DOS, and it marked the beginning of the Duke Nukem franchise. Duke Nukem is a side-scrolling action platformer game with a sci-fi theme. In this original game, players control Duke Nukem, a muscular action hero tasked with saving the world from the evil Dr. Proton. Dr. Proton has taken con...
Ghosts 'n Goblins remake
Windows2004freewareremake4.1/5 run and gun, platform
Ghosts 'n Goblins is an iconic arcade game developed by Capcom, first released in 1985. It’s widely remembered for its challenging gameplay and its distinct horror-fantasy aesthetic. This is a faithful remake.In Ghosts 'n Goblins, players assume the role of Sir Arthur, a brave knight on a perilous quest to rescue Princess Prin-Prin, who has b...
Batman: the Movie
DOS19904.1/5
CD-Man v2.0
DOS19924.1/5 maze
Karateka
DOS19864.1/5 beat 'em up
Karateka is a martial arts themed action / fighting game released by Broderbund in 1986 for DOS. Karateka is the first game designed by Jordan Mechner, the father of the Prince of Persia franchise. Karateka was also published for Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, C64, MSX, NES, ZX Spectrum.
Cosmo's Cosmic Adventures
DOS1992protected4.1/5 platform
Nebulus
DOS19884.1/5 platform
Nebulus, also known as Tower Toppler in some regions, is a classic video game released in the 1980s. It was developed by John M. Phillips and published by Hewson Consultants. The game was initially released for various home computer systems, including the Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, and others. It later saw ports to different platforms. Neb...
Pharaoh's Tomb
DOS19904.1/5
Metal Mutant
DOS19914.1/5 platform
Bubble Ghost
DOS19884.1/5 maze
Dangerous Dave in the Haunted Mansion
DOS1991protected4.1/5 platform
The Lion King
DOS19944.1/5 platform
Prehistorik
DOS1991protected4.1/5 platform
Gauntlet
DOS19864.1/5 maze, dungeon crawl
Mageslayer
Windows XP/98/9519974.1/5 maze
Arkanoid
DOS19884.1/5 block breaker, action puzzle
Arkanoid is a classic arcade video game that was first released in 1986 by Taito. It is a breakout-style game, which means that the primary objective is to break a wall of bricks or blocks by bouncing a ball off a paddle at the bottom of the screen. The game takes its name and inspiration from Atari's Breakout, which was released in the 1970s. ...
Qix
DOS19894.1/5
Axe of Rage
DOS19894.1/5 beat 'em up