Abandonware action games sorted by release date
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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Freddy Hardest
DOS1988 platform
Kingdom of Kroz
DOS1988freeware maze
Mad Mix
DOS1988 maze
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...
Night Hunter
DOS1988 platform
Paperboy
DOS1988
Paperboy was one of (if not THE) arcade hit of 1985. It was developed by Atari for the arcades and later published by Mindscape for DOS in 1988. More conversion were made for quite a few other platforms. Paperboy gameplay is peculiar: you control a boy riding a bicycle and your goal is to deliver as many newspapers as you can to a number of ho...
Popcorn
DOS1988freeware block breaker
Rampage
DOS1988
Renegade
DOS1988 beat 'em up
Rocket Ranger
DOS1988protected
Solomon's Key
DOS1988
Starquake
DOS1988 platform
Starquake is a weird DOS science fiction platform game developed by Bubble Bus Software in 1988 and designed by Stephen Crow and Dave Collins. The Commodore 64 version boasts a wonderful soundtrack. Unfortunately, the PC version comes with CGA graphics and no soundtrack.
Street Fighter
DOS1988 fighting
Who framed Roger Rabbit
DOS1988
Willow
DOS1988
A Nightmare on Elm street
DOS1989 maze
A-Maze
DOS1989 maze
Aldo Again
DOS1989remake platform
All Dogs Go to Heaven
DOS1989 action puzzle, word puzzle
Arkanoid 2: The Revenge of Doh
DOS1989 block breaker, action puzzle
Artura
DOS1989 platform
Avoid the Noid
DOS1989
Axe of Rage
DOS1989 beat 'em up
Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior
DOS1989 platform
Beyond the Black Hole
DOS1989
Boot Camp
DOS1989 unconventional sports
Bubble Bobble
DOS1989
Bubble Bobble is widely regarded as one of the most beloved and charming platform arcade games of all time. The gameplay objective in Bubble Bobble is straightforward: players must clear each screen of various monsters and advance through numerous stages to ultimately reach the final level. Players control two adorable dinosaurs, Bub and Bob. ...
Budokan: the Martial Spirit
DOS1989 fighting
Caverns of Kroz
DOS1989freeware maze
Caverns of Kroz 2
DOS1989 maze