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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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
DOS1989 platform
Extreme Pinball
DOS1995 pinball
Gauntlet 2
DOS1989 maze, dungeon crawl
Super Mario Fusion: Revival
Windows 10/112011freewareremake 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...
Ninja Gaiden 2: The Dark Sword of Chaos
DOS1990 beat 'em up
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.
Metal Mutant
DOS1991 platform
Prehistorik 2
DOS1993protected platform
Miami Vice
DOS1989 platform
The Miami Vice game developed by Capstone Software and released in 1989 for MS-DOS was an action-strategy game based on the popular TV show. Unlike other arcade-style adaptations, this version had a unique blend of driving, strategy, and action gameplay. The game was divided into two main phases: tactical planning and action sequences. Mi...
Mortal Kombat 2
DOS1994protecteddemo fighting
Mortal Kombat II is an arcade fighting game released by Midway in 1993. It's the sequel to the original Mortal Kombat (1992). The game introduced several new fighters, including Kitana, Mileena, Baraka, and Jax, alongside returning characters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Liu Kang, and Raiden. The game takes place in Outworld, ruled by the evi...
Zool 2
DOS1994 platform
First Samurai
DOS1992 platform
First Samurai is a classic action-platformer game originally released in 1991. The game was initially available on the Amiga and Atari ST, with later ports to the Commodore 64, DOS, and Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). The game follows the journey of a samurai warrior, simply known as the "First Samurai", who seeks revenge against t...
Xargon
DOS1993freeware platform, run and gun
Nebulus
DOS1988 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...
The Flintstones - Dino: Lost in Bedrock
DOS1990 platform
Frogger
DOS1983
Solomon's Key
DOS1988
Solomon’s Key is an arcade puzzle-platformer developed by Tecmo and released in 1986. It gained popularity for its challenging gameplay and was later ported to various home systems, including the NES, Commodore 64, and others.You play as Dana, a wizard tasked with retrieving the titular Solomon’s Key, a powerful artifact hidden in a dan...
Dark Ages Volume III - Dungeons of Doom
DOS1991freeware platform
Dangerous Dave: Risky Rescue
DOS1993protected platform
Jet Set Willy remake
DOS1999freewareremake platform
Jet Set Willy is a classic platform video game released for various home computers in the 1980s. It was developed by Matthew Smith and published by Software Projects for the ZX Spectrum in 1984. The game is the sequel to Manic Miner, another popular title created by Smith. This is a remake.In Jet Set Willy, players control the protagonist, Willy, w...
Jill of the Jungle 3: Jill Saves the Prince
DOS1992 platform
Epic Pinball
DOSMac OS1993protected pinball
Jetpack
DOS1993freeware 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...
Dark Ages Volume I - Prince of Destiny
DOS1991freeware platform
Crystal Caves
DOS1991protected platform
Jazz Jackrabbit
DOS1994protected platform
Cosmo's Cosmic Adventures
DOS1992protected platform
Titus the Fox
DOS1992protected platform
Titus the Fox is a DOS horizontal scrolling platform game developed by Titus Interactive in 1992. As Titus, you have to advance through 15 levels to rescue your beloved Suzy who has been kidnapped. The player can interact with objects by throwing them at foes, or jumping higher. There are bosses at the end of each level and secret rooms spread acro...
Commander Keen: Keen Dreams
DOS1992 platform
Hulk
Windows XP/98/952003 beat 'em up